Centre notifies rules for compounding of offences under Drugs & Cosmetics Act
New Delhi: The union health ministry has notified the Drugs & Cosmetics (Compounding of Offences) Rules 2025 to allow minor offences to be settled by fine or penalties. His is…
US FDA approves first cell-based gene therapy for rare genetic skin disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Abeona Therapeutics’ (ABEO.O), opens new tab gene therapy for a rare skin disorder on Tuesday. The gene therapy, called Zevaskyn, is approved to…
Phthalates in plastics linked to 13 per cent of heart disease deaths in 2018 globally, finds study
New Delhi: A recent study found that a daily exposure to phthalates, that is commonly used in making household plastic items, is linked to 3.5 lakh, or 13 per cent,…
Cargologic receives CEIV Pharma re-certification
The pharmaceutical industry relies heavily on airfreight for its speed, efficiency and reliability in transporting time-sensitive and temperature-controlled shipments – ensuring product integrity throughout the supply chain. While air transport…
Dr. Reddy’s to introduce Sanofi’s novel RSV drug in India
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories will expand its partnership with Sanofi Healthcare India (SHIPL) by launching the latter’s novel drug Beyfortus (nirsevimab) in India. Containing monoclonal antibody nirsevimab in a prefilled injection,…
Japan’s Takeda to launch dengue vaccine in India with Biological E next year
India could receive the dengue vaccine as early as next year. According to a report by the Times of India, Japanese pharmaceutical giant Takeda is planning to launch its dengue…
Fire breaks out at Hyderabad-based Aurobindo Pharma’s plant
New Delhi: Aurobindo Pharma on Monday said a fire incident occurred at the Andhra Pradesh-based plant of its subsidiary Lyfius Pharma on April 27, leading to temporary suspension of operations.…
With NASDAQ listing, World is Oyster for Surgical Robot SSI Mantra
Made in India surgical robot takes a giant leap for global triumph New Delhi: Perched on NASDAQ, SS Innovations, maker of ‘Made in India’ surgical robot, now takes a giant…
Gujrat leads pharma sector with record 183 new plants
Ahmedabad: Gujarat has further cemented its position as India’s pharmaceutical powerhouse with the state’s Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) approving 183 new allopathic drug manufacturing facilities in FY 2024-25,…
Doctor not liable for prescribing costly drug: HC
Cuttack: Orissa high court has ruled that a doctor should not be held criminally liable for prescribing a particular drug of any pharmaceutical company for treatment of a disease like…