iPHEX 2025: Global regulatory conclaves to highlight India’s role in shaping global health

This year’s edition will witness participation of over 700 Indian exporters showcasing their products and services; 500+ overseas delegates representing more than 120 countries; 20,000 domestic visitors; and 8,000+ B2B meetings

Merck appoints David Weinreich as new Global Head of R&D and CMO for Healthcare Business

He has successfully led the development of 15 approved drugs worldwide across various therapeutic areas over his more than 20-year career

FDA approves Sanofi’s BTK inhibitor for immune thrombocytopenia

ITP is a disease of complex immune dysregulation leading to low platelet counts, bleeding, and reduced quality of life

GC Biopharma submits IND to begin Phase 3 clinical trial for Barycela in Thailand

FDA approves Novavax's Nuvaxovid 2025-2026 formula for prevention of COVID-19

Nuvaxovid is the only protein-based, non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine available in the U.S. for the 2025-2026 vaccination season

MHRA approves UK’s first new type of antibiotic for urinary tract infections

As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety of gepotidacin under close review

Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital merges with parent Dr Agarwal's Health Care

Merger is expected to streamline operations and provide unified management focus, driving efficiency and strategic alignment

FDA approves Teva Pharmaceuticals' first GLP-1 obesity drug

Generic Saxenda is the first-ever generic GLP-1 indicated for weight loss, addressing increased demand for this category of therapies in the US market

Piramal Pharma Solutions supports George Medicines in developing new drug for hypertension

WIDAPLIK is the first and only FDA-approved triple combination medication for use as an initial therapy in patients likely to need multiple drugs to achieve blood pressure goals

Gilead’s Yeytuo approved in EU for HIV prevention

This authorization follows FDA approval in June and WHO’s July recommendation adding twice-yearly lenacapavir as a PrEP option