Glimmer of hope: New ‘supercharged’ drug can protect nerve cells that lead to Alzheimer’s
LONDON: Scientists have developed a drug with potential to stop the breakdown of nerves and brain cells that may lead to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and motor neuron disease. Alzheimer’s disease is…
API Sector Faces Double Whammy Of Supply Disruption And Price Hike
The active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) industry is seen to have encountered a double whammy with disruptions in supply and surge in prices impacting finished formulation manufacture in 2018. Going forward,…
Central Govt Plans 75% Trade Margin Cap On Imported & Domestic Medical Devices
Mumbai : In a bid to protect patients from being fleeced by exorbitant 1000%-3000% mark up on maximum retail prices (MRP) of medical devices, the central government is considering a…
New Anti-Viral Composition Effective In Combating Influenza A Viruses
Scientists have developed a unique anti-viral composition that can effectively provide protection against several influenza A viruses such as H1N1, H3N2, H5N1 and H7N9. Influenza, a contagious respiratory illness that…
Drug inspectors seize expired medicines worth Rs 40,000
Pilibhit: A team of five drug inspectors conducted raids at an unlicensed drug store in Gajraula Kalan area of Pilibhit district on Wednesday morning for allegedly selling expired medicines and…
Sun Pharma arm gets relief from US court in patent infringement case
NEW DELHI: Sun Pharma Wednesday said, DUSA Pharmaceuticals, an arm of of the Mumbai based pharma giant, has received relief from a US court in a patent infringement case. Massachusetts-based…
Lupin partners with AbbVie to develop, commercialise novel oncology drug
New Delhi: Drug firms Lupin and AbbVie Monday announced a partnership to develop and commercialise Lupin’s novel oncology drug to treat hematological cancers for an upfront fee of USD 30…
Zydus Cadila gets USFDA nod for 2 drugs
New Delhi: Zydus Cadila has received final approval from the US health regulator to market Doxycycline Hyclate delayed-release tablets, used to treat bacterial infections. Zydus Cadila has received the final…
Dr Reddy’s launches anti-coagulant drug in US market
New Delhi: Drug major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Monday announced the launch of anti-coagulant drug Aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole capsules in the US market. The product is a therapeutic equivalent to…
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences soars 21 percent on HK debut
By Julia Fioretti HONG KONG: Chinese biotech startup Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co Ltd soared more than 21 percent in its Hong Kong debut on Monday after raising $394 million in…
