Lupin receives positive CHMP opinion for biosimilar Ranibizumab

Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody fragment that binds to and inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor A

Astellas & Pfizer report breakthrough Phase 3 results in muscle-invasive bladder cancer

The combination also outperformed chemotherapy on another important secondary endpoint

Ascletis Pharma reports positive Phase I results for oral IL-17 inhibitor

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled single ascending dose (SAD) study evaluated safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and target engagement in 46 healthy participants

FDA nod to first oral single-dose treatment for gonorrhea

The approval of Nuzolvence (zoliflodacin) follows a collaborative development effort with the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership

Alphyn Biologics bags $25 million financing to advance breakthrough skin disease therapies

Alphyn is developing Zabalafin Hydrogel as the first therapy to simultaneously tackle the interconnected drivers of AD

EMA backs higher-dose Wegovy, clearing path for greater weight loss option in Europe

Only 4-5 Indian pharma companies have a strong presence in Russia but the opportunity is far bigger now: Manish Kumar, Vice-Chairman, Moscow Chamber of Commerce, Indian Commission; and President, Soltex Group

India has deep strengths in reverse engineering and API development, while Russia has strong capabilities in certain vaccines, biologicals, and niche therapeutic segments. Collaboration can significantly shorten R&D timelines

Bayer advances fight against rare kidney disease with new experimental drug

Alport Syndrome is caused by genetic mutations affecting type IV collagen in the kidneys, ears, and eyes

Paradigm Health to acquire Flatiron’s clinical research business

It's an acquisition that aims at forming one of the US's largest oncology trial networks

Bayer launches phase III trial testing Mirena for uterine condition with no treatments

NAEH can cause heavy or abnormal bleeding and, if left untreated, may progress to uterine cancer