FDA launches crackdown on deceptive drug advertising

The FDA is beginning rulemaking to close the “adequate provision” loophole

FDA approves Corstasis’ bumetanide nasal spray to treat edema in heart, liver, and kidney disease

Galimedix completes phase 1 study with oral small molecule GAL-101

The study further confirmed that GAL-101 effectively crosses the blood-brain barrier

Dr. Reddy’s launches novel molecule ‘Tegoprazan’ in India

Tegoprazan, a novel patented molecule indicated for acid-related gastrointestinal diseases, is launched in India under the brand name PCAB

Cadila launches nutritional replenisher ‘Nu Nutridac’ capsule

Nu Nutridac is a nutritional replenisher for neurodegenerative and anxiety-related disorders

AstraZeneca’s Phase III FLAURA2 trial shows positive result

Tagrisso plus chemotherapy achieves nearly four-year median overall survival in EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer, setting new global standard in phase III trial

Zhimeng Biopharma’s investigational drug approved to begin phase 2 epilepsy clinical trial in China

This approval follows the CDE’s clearance in July of this year for Phase 2/3 clinical studies of CB03-154 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Yatharth Hospitals acquires Shantived Hospital in Agra for Rs. 260 Cr

Shantived Hospital generated revenue of around Rs 50 crore in FY2025

Apollo Hospitals acquires IFC’s 3% share in Apollo Health and Lifestyle for Rs. 1,254 Cr

AHLL will become a 100% subsidiary of AHEL with 99.42% held by AHEL and balance in the ESOP pool

Kytopen collaborates with BlueWhale Bio for cell therapy manufacturing

Both will develop a non-viral manufacturing workflow designed to eliminate key bottlenecks and accelerate the delivery of lifesaving engineered cell therapies to patients