World Health Day: Late diagnosis, rising lifestyle diseases put young India at risk

Sharp increase in diabetes, hypertension and fatty liver in 30–50 age group

Experts advocate holistic Semaglutide use as therapy goes off patent in India

They also differentiated the innovator biologic Semaglutide molecule from newer synthetic or chemical generic versions entering the market

Semaglutide not a “Quick Fix”: Top docs urge holistic approach as drug goes off patent in India

They stressed that while the drug is clinically proven to support weight and blood sugar control, it must be prescribed only after careful patient evaluation and used under strict medical supervision.

Lilly expands access to Zepbound weight-loss drug with $299 monthly self-pay option

The expanded program allows patients to fill prescriptions either at a local pharmacy or through home delivery via LillyDirect

Novartis’ remibrutinib bags positive CHMP opinion for chronic urticaria

The oral therapy is aimed at adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) who do not respond adequately to H1-antihistamines

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

PharmEasy integrates with Samsung Health to streamline digital healthcare

Samsung Health users can now order medicines, book lab tests and online consultations through PharmEasy, along with 6 months of complimentary PharmEasy Plus membership

GSK’s Exdensur wins EU nod for severe asthma

The approval is based on the SWIFT and ANCHOR phase III trials, which demonstrated sustained efficacy with a twice-yearly dosing regimen

Mirum Pharmaceuticals bags Canadian nod for LIVMARLI to treat rare liver disorder

LIVMARLI’s new tablet form offers patients weighing 22 kg or more a convenient, one-tablet-per-dose option, complementing the existing 9.5 mg/ml oral solution

FDA rejects Vanda’s jet lag drug in current form

Vanda strongly disputes the FDA’s reasoning