Merck to acquire Verona Pharma for US$ 10 billion

Acquisition aligns with Merck’s science-led business development strategy and expands pipeline and portfolio of treatments for cardio-pulmonary diseases

Nectar Lifesciences sell API and formulations business to Ceph Lifesciences for Rs. 1,270 Cr

Sigachi Industries appoints Lijo Stephen Chacko as Deputy Group CEO

Lijo Chacko is the Chief Executive Officer – Middle East & Africa at Sigachi Industries

Imfinzi approved in the EU as first and only perioperative immunotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer

Approval based on NIAGARA Phase III trial results which showed a 32% reduction in the risk of recurrence and a 25% reduction in the risk of death for the Imfinzi regimen vs. neoadjuvant chemotherapy alone

Lupin launches nasal spray in US

Ipratropium Bromide Nasal Solution (Nasal Spray), 0.03% and 0.06% are bioequivalent to Atrovent Nasal Spray, 0.03% and 0.06%, of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals

Alembic Pharmaceuticals acquires Utility Therapeutics for $12 million to strengthen US footprint

The acquisition of Pivya is an important step in Alembic’s ability to provide branded pharmaceutical product to the US Healthcare market

India exports US$ 4,961 million pharmaceutical during April–May 2025: Pharmexcil

Enhance strategies to drive sustainability, global Reach and digital transformation for a trillion-dollar future

Lupin receives USFDA approval for Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel

Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel, 0.38% is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery

Bemarituzumab Plus chemo improves overall survival in FGFR2b+ gastric cancer

New findings reveal bemarituzumab plus chemotherapy significantly improves survival in advanced gastric cancer, offering hope for targeted treatment options

Briefs: Lyfius Pharma and Aurobindo Pharma

Lyfius Pharma restarts operations at Penicillin-G manufacturing facility