Briefs: Emcure Pharmaceuticals and Gland Pharma

Emcure Pharmaceuticals successfully completes USFDA PAI of Oncology facility

IMCD and Friesland Campina Professional expand distribution agreement across EMEA

Friesland Campina Professional’s innovative Kievit portfolio features fat powders, creamers, foamers, whipping agents, cake emulsifiers

Azelis acquires Azienda Chimica e Farmaceutica to expand presence in Italy

Azelis will strengthen its presence in the domestic market by leveraging portfolio synergies, actively consolidating the business, and creating value for all stakeholders

Apollo AyurVAID launches India’s first ‘Tested Safe’ ayurveda products

Apollo AyurVAID’s product line features clinically proven formulations certified safe by NABL-accredited laboratories for heavy metals, aflatoxins, microbial content

EU launches strategies to strengthen crisis readiness and health security

The Medical Countermeasures Strategy focuses on strengthening the EU’s preparedness for health crises

FDA approves Bravecto Quantum from Merck Animal Health

FDA accepts new drug application for Merck’s Doravirine/Islatravir

The FDA set a target action date of April 28, 2026, under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act

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

IMCD opens life science laboratory hub in Shanghai

The pharmaceuticals laboratory supports North Asia with formulation development, reverse engineering, troubleshooting, and analysis for various dosage forms

Duke Street Bio receives FDA fast track designation for PARP1-selective inhibitor with CNS activity

Addresses brain metastases harboring BRCA1/2 and/or HRR alterations—an area of high unmet need