Seven manufacturers sign sublicence agreements with the MPP to produce generic versions of Shionogi's COVID-19 oral antiviral ensitrelvir

Ensitrelvir is an oral antiviral that suppresses the replication of SARS-CoV-2 by selectively inhibiting the viral 3CL protease.

USFDA approves Pfizer’s Litfulo for adults and adolescents with severe alopecia areata

LITFULO is the first and only treatment for severe alopecia areata approved for patients as young as 12

Aurobindo's subsidiary to withdraw application for EU marketing authorization of two biosimilars

This request for withdrawal of the two dossiers was made after necessary consultations and receiving guidance from EMA

Industry needs to establish a self-regulatory body to maintain the quality of the pharma products, says Dr Mandaviya

Dr. Reddy's enters the trade generics business in India

Dr. Reddy's aims to roll out its trade generics across cities and towns in India

Max Healthcare and IIT Bombay ink MoU for innovation in the healthcare industry

Lupin signs MoU with Govt. of Maharashtra to combat rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases

The partnership aims to prioritize the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases while working to reducing their long-term prevalence

Nanoform and Celanese demonstrate enhanced drug delivery through smaller implants

The increased drug load enabled by the nanoformed particles also allows smaller implants with sustained release properties to be developed.

Merck completes acquisition of Prometheus Biosciences

Acquisition delivers industry-leading research capability, and strengthens pipeline with a novel candidate for ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and other autoimmune conditions

Health Ministry to prepare National Action Plan on AMR 2.0

Convergent action on AMR identified as an important area of intervention