Briefs: AstraZeneca Pharma India, Pharmaids and Dr. Agarwal's Health Care

AstraZeneca Pharma India discontinues manufacturing of Imdur

Merck seeks FDA approval for subcutaneous pembrolizumab

Subcutaneous pembrolizumab administered every six weeks with a median injection time of two minutes, in combination with chemotherapy, shows consistent results across reported efficacy and safety endpoints compared to IV KEYTRUDA in combination with chemotherapy

Novo Nordisk strikes $1bn deal for Lexicon’s oral obesity drug

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals announces exclusive license agreement with Novo Nordisk for LX9851

Mila Beaute raises $2.16 million in pre-series A round led by Rukam Capital

The freshly infused capital will primarily be deployed towards expansion and research & development

Lilly launches Mounjaro in India for treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes

Adults taking Mounjaro with diet and exercise in a controlled clinical trial lost on average 21.8 kg at the highest dose (15mg) and 15.4 kg at the lowest dose (5mg)

BrePco Biopharma and Piramal Critical Care announce MHRA approval for Neoatricon in UK

PCC has secured the commercialization rights for the EU, UK, and Norway and will be responsible for distributing Neoatricon in these regions

Indegene launches new center in London

Dr. Reddy's issues nationwide recall of Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection 1,000 mg/100 mL in US

The product is being recalled because the infusion bag is incorrectly labeled as Levetiracetam in 0.82% Sodium Chloride Injection 500 mg/100 mL single-dose bag, while the aluminum overwrap packaging correctly identifies the product as Levetiracetam in 0.75% Sodium Chloride Injection 1,000 mg/100 m

Azelis signs distribution agreement with Evonik to expands pharmaceutical offering in Malaysia and Singapore

This expanded partnership helps Evonik to streamline its distribution model in Asia Pacific

Sigachi Industries signs MoU with INS Kalinga to promote healthy living

The programme will take place on the 2nd Sunday of every month