Sanofi & Regeneron’s Dupixent receives Japanese marketing approval to treat patients with COPD

Dupixent (dupilumab) approved as the first-ever biologic medicine in Japan for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals announces exclusive license agreement with Novo Nordisk for LX9851

GSK, UK Dementia Research Institute and Health Data Research UK to collaborate on first-of-its-kind dementia research initiative

The first-of-its-kind study will evaluate potential association between GSK’s shingles vaccine and reduced dementia risk, building on growing body of evidence from observational and retrospective studies

Abbott launches intravascular lithotripsy trial aimed at clearing coronary arteries

Abbott's investigational Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System offers a new potential treatment by using sound pressure waves to treat arterial calcium blockages

Cadila launches Cadilose for constipation and hepatic encephalopathy

Our TB elimination strategy is based on ‘whole of the society’ and ‘whole of the government’ approach: JP Nadda

Nadda noted that TB treatment coverage in India has increased from 59% to 85%

J&J to break ground on new biologics facility in North Carolina

New facility will support plans to advance J&J’s portfolio and pipeline of transformational medicines for cancer, immune-mediated and neurological diseases

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)

AstraZeneca to invest $2.5 billion in new global strategic R&D centre in China

Investment includes biotech agreements with Harbour BioMed, Syneron Bio and BioKangtai

Aerogen opens India HQ in New Delhi

The new office in New Delhi marks a significant funding in the APAC region and reinforces the company’s commitment to advancing respiratory care in India