FDA nod to YUVIWEL, first once-weekly treatment for kids with achondroplasia

Achondroplasia, a rare genetic disorder, causes skeletal dysplasia and often increases the risk of muscular, neurological, and cardiorespiratory complications

Moderna wins EU backing for world’s first combined flu-COVID shot

The decision marks a pivotal moment for the Massachusetts-based biotech giant

IRLAB Therapeutics doses first patient in pivotal apathy trial

The LIFT-PD study will enroll 75 Parkinson’s patients experiencing apathy across 16 sites in Germany, Bulgaria, Poland and Spain

Chennai gets first structured geriatric continuity-of-care programme

Swayam is designed to support elderly patients and their families with seamless access to coordinated medical care

Lupin tops world pharma and all Indian sectors in S&P ESG rankings

Lupin attained a score of 91 out of 100, establishing itself as the leading pharmaceutical company globally

Novartis completes $12 billion acquisition of Avidity Biosciences

The deal was executed via a merger of Novartis’ wholly owned subsidiary, Ajax Acquisition Sub, Inc., into Avidity

Merck Animal Health gets FDA nod for groundbreaking dog allergy drug NUMELVI

Genprex bags major patent wins in Japan & Europe for REQORSA cancer therapy

The Japanese Patent Office has issued a favorable Appeal Decision granting a patent for the use of REQORSA Gene Therapy in combination with PD-L1 antibodies to treat cancer

Alembic Pharma secures USFDA approval for generic Lamotrigine orally disintegrating tablets

The approved product is a generic version of the reference listed drug (RLD) Lamictal ODT by GlaxoSmithKline and is indicated for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India reports robust Q4 and FY’25 growth

For the fourth quarter, revenue surged 47% year-on-year to Rs. 2,510 million, driven by a 23% rise in domestic sales and a 9.3x jump in export sales