Briefs: CuraTeQ Biologics, Sigachi Industries and Natural Capsules

CuraTeQ Biologics and BioFactura USA to terminate agreement mutually

Health Minister Nadda to launch Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 in the first week of Jan. 2026

Indian Pharmacopoeia is now recognised in 19 countries, reflecting growing international confidence in India’s regulatory and scientific capabilities

Symbiosis rolls out first 10,000 vial batch at Stirling Facility

This production milestone positions Symbiosis at the forefront of meeting rising global demand for life-saving medicines

Nona Biosciences expands platform to accelerate early clinical trials

Nona aims to help global biopharmaceutical companies fast-track clinical trial initiation without compromising scientific rigor or quality standards

AB Science secures US patent for Masitinib in sickle cell disease till 2040

Masitinib targets mast cells, which play a critical role in severe forms of SCD and its complications, including vaso-occlusive crises, acute chest syndrome, and pain

FDA okays AQVESME as first treatment for anemia in alpha- & beta-thalassemia

The approval makes AQVESME the only FDA-approved therapy for anemia in both non-transfusion-dependent and transfusion-dependent alpha- or beta-thalassemia

Dr Kaustav Talapatra named ASTRO’s International Ambassador from India

Cipla launches needle-free inhalable insulin Afrezza in India

Afrezza comes in single-use cartridges, delivered via a simple inhaler device. Users select the appropriate cartridge, load it, inhale the insulin, and remove the cartridge

Jacobio Pharma partners with AstraZeneca in $2 billion licensing deal for pan-KRAS inhibitor

Under the terms of the deal, AstraZeneca gains exclusive rights to JAB-23E73 outside of mainland China

Gilead licenses Assembly Bio's investigational Herpes drugs after positive phase 1b data

Under the 2023 collaboration agreement, Assembly Bio will receive $35 million for Gilead’s exercise of the HSV program option