DCGI: Itolizumab approved for restricted emergency use in COVID-19
The Drugs Controller General of India has approved Itolizumab, the medicine used to cure psoriasis for “restricted emergency use” againat the treatment of COVID-19 patients with moderate to severe acute…
Premas Biotech SARS-Cov-2 Vaccine Candidate moves for Animal Trials
Gurgaon: Gurgaon-based Premas Biotech, which developed the world’s first triple antigen virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine candidate for SARS CoV-2 virus, announces that it has progressed into animal trials. At the…
IIIT Delhi develops Artificial Intelligence Model for COVID
New Delhi: In a bid to counter the Coronavirus pandemic that has been rampaging around the world, IIIT Delhi has worked on computational AI (Artificial Intelligence) model for drug repositioning…
Generic version of remdesivir at Rs 4,000 per vial launched by CIPLA
Cipla, Pharma Giant on Wednesday has announced that it has launched its generic version of antiviral drug remdesivir at Rs 4,000 per vial, which is among the lowest globally, and…
Nanotech Filter for making AC Safe from COVID
New Delhi: Nirvana Being, a leading Clean Air solutions company based on science and sustainability, has recently launched an all-in-one Nanotech AC Filter– a potential gamechanger in the nation’s quest for health and safety…
Baxter India gets CDSCO Nod for Oxiris Filter to Treat COVID Patients
New Delhi: Baxter India has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to use Oxiris…
8th Grand Edition of Healthcare Excellence Awards Virtual Ceremony
The 8th Grand Edition of Healthcare Excellence Awards Virtual Ceremony was held on 5th July 2020 to felicitate achievers of industry under various domains like Healthcare practitioners, physicians, Pharma companies,…
‘Coronavirus Over?’ Face masks, hand sanitisers no more essential items by the Government
Consumer Affairs Secretary Leena Nandan said that has said that Face masks and hand sanitisers are no more essential products as their supply is sufficient in the country and, therefore,…
WHO stops HCQ and combination of HIV drug trials
Geneva [Switzerland], Saturday: The World Health Organisation has halted its trials of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and combination of HIV drug lopinavir/ritonavir for the treatment of hospitalised COVID-19 patients after…
Rajasthan pharma seeks support from Government to set up API parks
The Rajasthan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (RPMA) met Rohit Kumar Singh, State’s Additional Chief Secretary – Health and sought support to set up API pharma parks/pharma clusters in the State for…
