Hospital chain Medanta lines up Rs 1,200 crore for Mumbai entry
Global Health, which operates the hospital chain Medanta, will be entering the Mumbai market...
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India clinical trials: India eases drug approval process, waives local trials for advanced therapies
In a pivotal move to accelerate the availability of advanced medical treatments, the Indian...
Fortis Healthcare to buy out PE funds from diagnostics arm Agilus
Ending years of protracted negotiations, IHH Healthcare-backed Fortis Healthcare is set to acquire the...
Fortis healthcare set to acquire PE firms’ 34% stake in diagnostics arm Agilus
Fortis healthcare is set to acquire the 34% stake of private equity investors in...
Torrent, Zydus, EQT set to make the cut for $3 bn JB Chemicals buyout
Torrent Pharma and Zydus Lifesciences are set to battle it out for JB Chemicals...
Torrent, Zydus, EQT set to make the cut for $3 bn JB Chemicals buyout
Torrent Pharma and Zydus Lifesciences are set to battle it out for JB Chemicals...
Sun Pharma share price: Sun Pharma gets US FDA nod for its specialty drug against baldness
Sun Pharma on Friday announced that the USFDA approved Leqselvi (deuruxolitinib) 8 mg tablets...
India’s Fortis Healthcare chairman Ravi Rajagopal resigns
India’s Fortis Healthcare on Tuesday reported the resignation of Ravi Rajagopal as the company’s...
BHU study on Covaxin had serious methodological flaws as per ICMR: Prataprao Jadhav
The ICMR reviewed the study on the long-term safety analysis of the Covaxin in...
Pharma industry urges govt for stable drug pricing policy
The Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), which represents prominent multinational pharma companies,...
Hamara Hospital! Bajaj plans a healthcare ride
Mumbai: The ₹1.46 lakh crore Bajaj Group is preparing to enter the healthcare sector...
No panel formed for extending benefits to cover citizens above 70 under Ayushman Bharat: Govt
No expert committee has been set up for extending health benefits to cover citizens...
New data reveals why patients from the US and UK are flocking to India for organ transplants
Government data from the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) reveals that in...
Narrative claiming vapes, e-cigarettes healthier alternatives are misleading: Experts
New Delhi: Health and child rights experts have raised alarms about the increasing portrayal...
Sun Pharma’s hair loss drug in the cross hairs in US
Mumbai: Sun Pharma’s much anticipated US commercial launch of its specialty product Leqselvi (deuruxolitinib)...
DCGI to accept toxicity data approved in other countries for drug review
New Delhi: In a move that could accelerate the availability of medicines in the...
Bharat Biotech credited ICMR, NIV as Covaxin co-inventors after missing them initially: Government
Union health minister J P Nadda on Friday said that Bharat Biotech initially did...
Sanofi gets drug regulator nod to market RSV therapy in India
French drugmaker Sanofi on Thursday said it has received approval from the Indian drug...
chocolate health risks: Heavy metal in most chocolates may not pose health risk, researchers say
Concentrations of heavy metals found in single servings of some chocolates and cocoa-based products...
Unaprime buys Tata Healthcare’s 43.5% in Lokmanya Hospitals
New Delhi: Unaprime has bought out Tata Healthcare Fund’s 43.5% stake in Maharashtra-based Lokmanya...
Zydus gets Mexican regulatory approval to market cancer treatment product
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Wednesday said the Mexican regulatory authority has granted marketing approval...
TA Associates, 2 others offer to buy into Eye Foundation
New Delhi: TA Associates, Multiples PE and KKR have submitted non-binding offers to pick...
Alzheimer’s blood tests: Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be coming to your doctor’s office. Here’s what to know
Washington: New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately,...
Govt plans crackdown on lookalike drug brands
NEW DELHI: Drug manufacturers are likely to face increasing scrutiny of their branding practices,...
Drug MNCs for keeping patient aid plan out of trade margin formula
New Delhi: The industry body representing multinational pharma companies in India has proposed that...
EU: EU-approved medical devices’ imports may be eased
To speed up the availability of new medical devices in the country, the government...
Cipla expects to commence supplies to US from China plant later this year
Drug major Cipla expects to commence supplies to the US market from its China...
Textiles and pharma PLI schemes likely to see longer product list
The cabinet will soon take a call on extending the benefits of production-linked incentive...
Mankind Pharma news: Mankind Pharma taps Barclays and Deutsche Bank for Rs 13,630 cr acquisition of Bharat Serums & Vaccines
Mankind Pharma has selected Barclays Plc and Deutsche Bank AG to help arrange financing...
Mankind to use debt, internal accruals to fund BSV buyout
Mumbai: Mankind Pharma will be funding its ₹13,630 crore acquisition of Bharat Serums and...
Cipla share price: Cipla’s North America business revenue hits record high in Q1 at $250 million
Indian drug maker Cipla’s North America’s business revenue reached an all-time high of $250...
General Atlantic news: General Atlantic, other PE funds in talks for majority stake in AIMS
General Atlantic and KKR are among 4-5 private equity firms competing for a majority...
Mankind Pharma trumps EQT-ADIA, set to acquire BSV for Rs 14,000 crore
Mumbai: Mankind Pharma, India’s fourth largest pharma company by market share, is all set...
Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is ‘stunning’
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective...
Budget 2024: Cancer patients get relief but senior citizens missed the attention
The Union Budget 2024 has allocated ₹90,959 crore to the health sector, reflecting a...
Drugs regulatory body may waive testing requirement for cough syrups exported to certain countries
New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is considering a proposal to...
drugs customs duty: Budget 2024: Government proposes to fully exempt 3 cancer drugs from customs duty
The government on Tuesday proposed to fully exempt three cancer medicines from custom duties....
Economic Survey: Mental health issues rising, holistic approach required
The Economic Survey has highlighted the rise in mental health issues among Indians and...
economic survey: Next leg of pharma sector growth necessitates skill advancement, innovation: Eco Survey
New Delhi: The domestic pharmaceutical industry needs skill advancement, innovation and a strong supply...
Pharma MNCs seek relief from price control for patented drugs
The Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), which represents prominent multinational pharma companies,...
BSV Group sale Advent: Mankind Pharma competes with EQT-ADIA combo for Rs 14,000 cr buyout of BSV Group from Advent
The buyout of BSV Group (formerly Bharat Serum & Vaccines Ltd) has now boiled...
Sun Pharmaceuticals: SC dismisses Sun Pharma’s plea against NPPA’s demand notice of Rs 4.65 cr for overcharging drug
The Supreme Court has dismissed pharmaceutical major Sun Pharma’s plea against a demand notice...
Budget pharma sector: Budget FY25: Pharmaceuticals sector needs a major boost with increased focus on R&D and innovation
Union Budget 2024-2025, the second budget of Amrit Kaal, would be pivotal for laying...
zydus share price: USFDA classifies Zydus Lifesciences Jarod unit as ‘official action indicated’
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Thursday said the US health regulator has classified as “official...
India: CCI approves two acquisitions involving Arjas Steel, Suven Pharmaceutical
New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has granted approval for two significant...
Dr Reddy’s inks licensing pact with Takeda to sell gastrointestinal drug
New Delhi: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Thursday said it has inked a licensing pact...
GERD drug: Zydus inks licensing pact with Takeda to sell GERD drug
New Delhi: Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday said it has inked a licensing pact with...
Sanofi looking to expand India hub with Rs 3.6k-cr push
Hyderabad: French drugmaker Sanofi plans to invest ₹400 million (about ₹3,600 crore) over the...
Sanofi Hyderabad GCC: Sanofi to invest Euro 400 mn in its Hyderabad GCC by 2030
Sanofi Healthcare India Pvt Ltd on Wednesday announced the expansion of its Global Capacity...
Pharma companies against plan to bring nutraceuticals under drug regulator
The government’s plan to shift nutraceuticals to the drug regulatory authority from the oversight...
Sun Pharma news: Supreme Court upholds NPPA’s Rs 4.65 cr recovery from Sun Pharma for drug price violation
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority’s (NPPA) decision to...
Serum Institute of India’s new ‘high efficacy’ malaria vaccine rolls out in Africa
A new “high efficacy” malaria vaccine co-developed by the Serum Institute of India (SII)...
Diabetes and heart disease: A call for integrated management
Did you know that only 7% of people in India with previously diagnosed diabetes...
Pharma industry seeks relief from price cap rule for cheap drugs
New Delhi: The pharmaceutical industry has sought exemption from the government on fixation of...
One in two medical prescriptions issued in India deviate from standard guidelines: Study
Nearly one in every two medical prescriptions issued in India deviated from standard guidelines,...
Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod to market chronic heart failure treatment drug
NEW DELHI: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Wednesday said it has received final approval from...
Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic Bromfenac ophthalmic solution
NEW DELHI: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Tuesday said it has received final approval from...
Gel polish, acrylic nails: How a booming industry can cause cancer
Nail art, acrylic nails and gel manicures are becoming increasingly popular, with celebrities including...
MGM Healthcare promoter acquires Vizag’s SevenHills Hospital under IBC
Mumbai: MK Rajagopalan, the promoter of Chennai-based MGM Healthcare, has acquired the 300-bed SevenHills...
Nutraceuticals may get cheaper as panel looks to regulate prices
The Centre is considering bringing nutraceuticals, usually sold without prescriptions, under price control to...
Indian pharma companies faked generic viagra data to gain approval, finds US FDA
Generic versions of erectile dysfunction drugs Viagra and Cialis, among other medications, were allowed...
Zydus Lifesciences: Zydus barred from selling cancer biosimilar, for now
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction, restraining Zydus Lifesciences from selling...
GSK gets restraining order against Elder Laboratories
Mumbai: The Delhi High Court has restrained Kolkata-based Elder Laboratories from selling look-alike imitation...
Drug regulator to crack down on pharma companies not using barcodes
New Delhi: India’s drug regulatory authority will take action against pharma companies that have...
bogus pathology labs: Maharashtra government to bring new law to crack down on bogus pathology labs
Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant on Tuesday said the state government has drafted a law...
5 veggie superfoods to boost collagen naturally
Including these veggies in your diet can help maintain healthy skin and support your...
Union Budget: Budget 2024: Is a Rs 10 lakh insurance the vitamin India’s healthcare system needs?
Before the Union Budget 2024 that is set to be presented on July 23,...
As monsoon sets in, respiratory, malaria drugs see demand rise
New Delhi: The onset of monsoon boosted sales of drugs for respiratory, anti-infective, anti-malaria...
Apollo Health block deal: Apollo Hospitals to acquire Rs 103.2 crore stake in subsidiary Apollo Health
Apollo Hospitals Enterprises has announced that it will acquire a stake worth Rs 103.2...
Fortis designates Prem Kumar Nair as Vice-Chairman
New Delhi: Fortis Healthcare on Friday said it has designated Prem Kumar Nair as...
Budget 2024: Drugmakers want Nirmala Sitharaman to prescribe tax relief tablet for the economy
Budget 2024: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget for record-seventh time in...
Drugs body flags side effects of heart, Glaucoma medications
New Delhi: Drug standards body Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a drug safety...
Inclusive healthcare: H.E. Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi on Abu Dhabi’s vision beyond borders
Q1: EconomicTimes.com: ADGHW was a great success and helped to raise Abu Dhabi’s profile...
Sun Pharma: Dr Reddy’s, Sun Pharma recall drugs in US market: USFDA
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Sun Pharma are recalling products in the US due to...
Waiting for a wonder drug? The weight just got longer
Eli Lilly has yet to get the nod from India’s drug regulator for selling...
Warning letter: USFDA pulls up Sun Pharma for manufacturing issues at Dadra facility
Sun Pharma failed to adequately clean and maintain equipment used for drug manufacturing at...
Sanofi Dupixent: EU approves Sanofi’s Dupixent for ‘smoker’s lungs’
Sanofi and partner Regeneron on Wednesday won European Union approval for wider use of...
Insulin: Weekly-once insulin jab may soon come to India
In what could be a respite for people who need insulin jabs every day,...
KKR Baby Memorial Hospital: KKR set to acquire Kerala’s Baby Memorial Hospitals, make a comeback in hospital segment
MUMBAI: KKR & Co is all set to make a comeback in the Indian...
Understanding Dengue: What is dengue? Symptoms and treatment; Can dengue kill?
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide,...
How lifting weights thrice a week can help prevent knee pain as you age
A study published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine has found that lifting...
US fund Platinum acquires Inventia Health in India foray
The US-based buyout fund Platinum Equity Advisors has signed its debut private equity deal...
HCG MGCHRI deal: HCG acquires Vizag based cancer hospital for enterprise valuation of Rs 414 crore
HCG, India’s largest speciality cancer care chain on Friday acquired controlling stake in 196-bedded...
Wockhardt aims to launch antibiotic with USD 25 bn mkt potential by early FY26
Drugmaker Wockhardt on Friday said research and trials on the antibiotic Zaynich are progressing...
India’s healthcare in critical condition: 4 out of 5 public health centers below par, reveals new Govt report
In a recent self-assessment conducted by the Indian government, it has come to light...
Signs of breast cancer you must not ignore – New Lump
Jun 28, 2024, 05:24:33 PM IST A new lump or mass in the breast...
India Ozempic: India to make drugs for diabetes, obesity under PLI by 2026, says report
The government is set to introduce a production-linked incentive (PLI) programme in 2026 for...
pharmaceutical manufacturing units: Risk-based audits of drug units to begin from July 1
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) Rajeev Raghuvanshi on Thursday said the risk-based...
Experts take note of a clear shift in India’s fitness & nutrition trends
India is witnessing a trend of more and more people going for nutritional and...
Norms soon on disposing of expired medicines
NEW DELHI: Throwing expired medicines with household trash is not an ideal way to...
US lawmakers questions FDAs drug inspection programme in India and China
Three top American lawmakers have questioned the foreign drug inspection programme of the Food...
Jubilant Pharmova’s US arm prepays Rs 626 crore term loan
Jubilant Pharmova on Tuesday said its wholly-owned US subsidiary has completed of $75 million...
World’s first epilepsy device fitted in 13 year old UK boy’s skull; Here’s how the device works
A 13-year-old boy from England has made medical history as the first person in...
Government considers ban on two antibiotics
New Delhi: The government is considering banning the production, import and distribution of the...
biosimilar Bevacizumab: Biocon Biologics gets EMA nod to produce biosimilar Bevacizumab at Bengaluru plant
Biocon on Monday said its unit Biocon Biologics has received approval from the European...
Govt widens composition of drug, medical devices pricing reforms panel
New Delhi: The government has expanded the composition of a committee formed to look...
Lupin, Eugia recall products from US market: USFDA
New Delhi: Drugmaker Lupin and a unit of Aurobindo Pharma are recalling products from...
Gauhati Medical College Hospital successfully completes its first cadaver kidney transplant
Guwahati: Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) has successfully completed its first cadaver kidney transplant...
diabetes drug: Biocon seeks partner to test generic Wegovy, Ozempic in China
India’s Biocon is searching for a partner in China to test generic versions of...
Sun Pharma news: Sun Pharma inks pact with Takeda to introduce gastrointestinal drug in India
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Friday said it has inked a licensing pact with Takeda...
Sun Pharma share price: Sun Pharma, Cipla enter licensing agreement with Takeda to market novel gastrointestinal drug in India
Sun Pharma and Cipla on Friday said they have entered into a non-exclusive patent...
Look-alike, sounding similar drugs likely to face strict action
NEW DELHI: Have you ever got confused by similar looking or same sounding medicines?...
Delivery boxes unhealthy: Nutritionist calls out Swiggy and Zomato over plastic containers; Zomato CEO responds
Celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho recently raised concerns about the health implications of using plastic...
Govt’s big push for forensic infrastructure enhancement with financial outlay at Rs 2254 cr
Expecting heightened demand once new criminal laws come into force, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led...
mRNA biotech: Cipla makes additional investment in German mRNA biotech
Cipla on Tuesday said it will invest an additional 3 million euros in Germany-based...
prescription drugs: Expert panel to soon weigh plan to use generics for prescription drugs
An expert committee is likely to meet soon to deliberate on a contentious proposal...
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd: Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic injection to treat hereditary angioedema
New Delhi: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Monday said it has received final approval from...
Lupin news: Lupin enters CDMO business, names Abdelaziz Toumi as CEO of new subsidiary
Drug maker Lupin said it has entered contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) business,...
Fortis, Apollo, Medanta, and Max lead the charge in bidding war for Jaypee Healthcare
Mumbai: Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, Medanta and Max Healthcare are among half-a-dozen companies that...
Bharat Bio’s Rotavirus vaccine Rotavac may be unsafe for children: Study
New Delhi: Bharat Biotech’s indigenous rotavirus vaccine Rotavac used in the government’s immunisation programme...
Health Ministry issues interdepartmental referral guidelines for hospitals
Citing significant inconsistencies and lack of accountability in the referral process, the Union Health...
Sun Pharma-Moebius Medical anti-osteoarthritis injection shows sustained pain relief in clinical trials
Sun Pharma and Israel-based Moebius Medical on Friday said data from clinical trials demonstrated...
JP Nadda stresses expansion of health coverage under Ayushman Bharat scheme
14 Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Friday stressed upon the expansion of...
Ayush: City dwellers rely more on Ayush than rural folk, says govt data
New Delhi: Urban population tends to rely more on traditional systems of medicine, like...
Govt allows global tenders to access 120 key, patented drugs
In what could ease access to some patented medicines, the government has allowed global...
DRL share price: Dr Reddy’s signs in-licensing pact with Ingenus Pharmaceuticals for cancer treatment injection
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd on Wednesday said it has signed a licensing pact with...
USFDA issues Form 483 with five observations to Torrent Pharma unit
Torrent Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday said the US health regulator has issued a Form 483...
Glenmark US FDA: Glenmark gets USFDA nod to market generic drug
Drug firm Glenmark on Wednesday said it has received approval from the US health...
Kotak Alt funds Matrix founder’s buyout of Viatris API business
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers said it has invested Rs 1,445 crore in Matrix Laboratories...
erectile dysfunction: Viagra may improve brain functions, prevent dementia: Oxford Study
Sildenafil, known by its brand name Viagra, may have benefits beyond treating erectile dysfunction....
CX Partners buys controlling stake in fertility centre Sabine
Mumbai: Private equity firm CX Partners on Monday said it has picked up a...
Dr Reddy’s, Cipla, Sun Pharma & others to see FY25 revenue boost in key US market, says India Ratings and Research
Indian drugmakers, which have the U.S. market as a key segment, will sustain their...
Delhi Hospital fire news: Delhi hospital fire: How unchecked private nursing homes thrive amid high costs & poor infra
High expenses for medical care at private corporate hospitals in Delhi, coupled with insufficient...
pharma export sales: India’s pharma export sales to grow faster this year
India’s pharmaceutical export sales growth is expected to pick up to nearly 11% this...
Indoco Remedies gets USFDA nod to market generic diabetes drug
Indoco Remedies on Thursday said it has received approval from the US health regulator...
CDSCO panel gives nod for continuation of phase-II clinical trial of SII’s dengue vaccine
An expert committee under the Central Drug Regulatory Authority has recommended continuation of phase-II...
Mankind Pharma scouts for M&A deals to boost local branded biz
Mankind Pharma, the fourth-largest pharmaceutical company in the domestic market, is scouting for mergers...
Mankind Pharma in race with PEs to buy BSV Group at possible valuation of Rs 13,000 crore
A consortium of Warburg Pincus and ChrysCapital will compete with TPG, Blackstone and EQT,...
Pharma industry raises concerns over new Schedule M’s impact on cosmetic manufacturing
The pharmaceutical industry has raised concerns regarding the government’s newly notified schedule M that...
Human death from bird flu: What is bird flu? Signs, treatments, precautions – WHO reports human bird flu death
Jun 06, 2024, 02:32:05 PM IST 1/5 WHO reports human bird flu death A...
Torrent Pharma signs non-exclusive patent licensing pact with Takeda Pharma for Vonoprazan
NEW DELHI: Ahmedabad-based Torrent on Wednesday said it has entered into a non-exclusive patent...
Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies: Tata Capital Healthcare Fund invests $20 million in Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies
Tata Capital Healthcare Fund II (TCHF II), the healthcare focused private equity fund of...
Organon appoints Vivek Soares as country lead for India, South Asia
US-based healthcare firm Organon on Monday named Vivek Soares as its new country lead...
Govt issues guidance paper to strengthen vaccine companies’ reporting of adverse events
NEW DELHI: The government has come out with a “structured” guidance document for the...
hospitals: ET Analysis: Indian hospital chains report revenue growth & expansion plans amidst regulatory concerns
ET Intelligence Group: In the quarter that witnessed judicial glare on rising healthcare costs...
GSK blood cancer drug: GSK blood cancer drug nearly halves risk of death in late-stage trial
GSK’s multiple myeloma drug Blenrep nearly halved the risk of disease progression or death...
US-based Zeda plans to raise up to $200 million for India foray
US-based Zeda Holdings, which uses 3D printing to manufacture orthopaedic implants, is planning to...
Sun Pharma expects high single-digit top line growth in current fiscal
Drug major Sun Pharmaceutical Industries expects a high single-digit top line growth in the...
Aurobindo pharma share price: Aurobindo Pharma signs pact with MSD to supply biologicals, to invest Rs.1000 crore on plant
Aurobindo Pharma on Friday said its wholly owned subsidiary TheraNym Biologics Pvt Ltd (TheraNym)...
Pfizer drug extends life for people with rare form of lung cancer
A Pfizer lung cancer drug has been shown to greatly reduce tumor progression and...
Mandeep Singh Kumar: Medtronic appoints Mandeep Singh Kumar as Vice President of India business
India Medtronic, a subsidiary of global medical technology company Medtronic plc, on Friday announced...
Shedding light on weight loss struggles among diabetics
Diabetes is acknowledged globally as a growing epidemic with profound impacts on developing countries.1...
Anti-diabetic drugs lead growth in pharmaceuticals market
Anti-diabetic drugs are leading the growth in the pharmaceuticals market, posting the highest value...
Emergence & Application of Generative AI in Insurance
Tapan Singhel, MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance In today’s fast-paced technological world,...
Pharma bosses told to submit affidavits on ethical practices
New Delhi: Executive heads of pharmaceutical companies have been asked to submit an undertaking...
diabetes cure: Chinese scientists develop cure for diabetes, insulin patient becomes medicine-free in just 3 months
In a significant medical milestone, Chinese scientists have successfully cured a patient’s diabetes using...
Fortis lines up Rs 1,300 cr capex to expand existing hospitals
Fortis Healthcare is investing up to Rs 1,300 crore in expanding capacities at existing...
Panel to examine if nutraceuticals can be produced within drug unit
New Delhi: A five-member expert committee will examine if manufacturing of nutraceuticals should be...
ChrysCapital sets sights on pharma buyout deals
Mumbai: Homegrown private equity firm ChrysCapital is looking to acquire domestic companies in the...
Emcure Pharmaceuticals: Emcure and its subsidiary Gennova settle legal dispute with HDT Bio over mRNA technology
Pune headquartered Emcure Pharmaceuticals and its biotech subsidiary, Gennova on Thursday said they have...
Epidural during labour associated with 35% reduced risk from complications: BMJ Study
An epidural during labour is associated with 35 per cent reduced risk from post-birth...
New plant of Sun Pharma inaugurated in Bangladesh
Dhaka: India has been a credible partner in the growth story of Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical...
Don’t pop that pill daily: Doctors red-flag proton pump inhibitors used to treat acid reflux, heartburns
Dr Uday Ananth Pai, a Mumbai-based paediatrician, has been troubled by an ethical dilemma...
Local pharma companies queue up for JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
Mumbai: Mankind Pharma, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Torrent Pharma are among those that have...
Sun Pharma to pursue M&A, licensing to expand speciality business
Mumbai: Sun Pharma, India’s largest drug maker, will pursue licensing and acquisitions to expand...
Biocon inks licensing, supply pact with South Korea’s Handok for chronic weight management product
Biocon Ltd on Friday said it has signed an exclusive licensing and supply agreement...
Taro shareholders approve merger with Sun Pharma
New Delhi: Shareholders of Taro have approved the company’s merger agreement with Sun Pharma,...
max healthcare acquisition: Max Healthcare to widen reach via acquisitions, says Abhay Soi
Max Healthcare, one of India’s leading hospital chains, is evaluating acquisition opportunities in tier-2...
DCGI orders withdrawal of cancer drug Olaparib for certain treatments
New Delhi: The Drug Controller General of India has asked drug regulators in all...
cipla share: Cipla gets USFDA nod to market Lanreotide injection
Drug major Cipla on Wednesday said it has received approval from the US health...
Cum diferă de suplimente pentru dureri articulare mâncarea obișnuită?
suplimente pentru dureri articulare mâncarea obișnuită Durerile articulare reprezintă un deficienţă frecventă care poate...
ICMR draws flak from experts over call for BHU study retraction
Universal Health Organisation (UHO), a group of epidemiologists, doctors, and public health experts, has...
Biocon Biologics: USFDA approves Biocon Biologics’ biosimilar product to treat ophthalmology conditions
Biocon Biologics on Tuesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator...
JB Pharma expects India business to grow above market growth rate in FY25: CEO Nikhil Chopra
KKR-backed JB Pharma forecasts its revenues to grow 12-14% and the earnings before interest,...
Delhi hospitals: Delhi’s ailing healthcare infrastructure calls for urgent revamp
Despite Delhi being home to some of the largest hospitals in the nation, such...
KKR in talks to buy into healthcare BPO company Infinx
MUMBAI: KKR is looking to acquire a minority stake in the Tandon Group-owned healthcare...
6 compelling reasons to feast on lychees this summer – Hydration
May 19, 2024, 01:55:36 PM IST As the summer sun blazes high in the...
obesity drug: Wegovy should be treating more than just obesity
A new analysis found that the profound benefits of Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy...
Electral: Sales of Electral jump 26% in hottest April on record
This year, the world experience the hottest April on record, with tempratures in India...
Acceleration of biosimilar business, debt reduction to be key priorties in FY25: Biocon Chief
Biocon’s executive chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Friday said she expects consolidation and acceleration of...
Serum Institute buys 20% stake in US-based IntegriMedical
Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine maker, acquired a 20% stake...
Set up system for reporting adverse events: Regulator to medical device companies
New Delhi: India’s drug regulator has asked medical device manufacturers to establish a system...
covishield side effects: AstraZeneca’s COVID prevention drug cuts risk of disease in vulnerable patients
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 prevention therapy reduced the risk of infection in patients with weaker immunity...
Bharat Biotech: Adverse events seen in some participants who took Covaxin, reports new study
Nearly a third of the participants of an observational study on the side-effects of...
Do you work night shifts? Here’s what you need to know about the risks
A study has highlighted that working night shifts, even for brief durations, can have...
Cipla promoters to sell up to 2.53% for Rs 2,637 crore
Mumbai: Some members of the Hamied family that founded Cipla are set to offload...
Birla unit acquires ARMC IVF Fertility Centre to foray into South Indian market
Birla Fertility & IVF, a part of C K Birla Group, on Wednesday said...
Biocon inks supply, distribution pact with Medix for chronic weight management drug in Mexico
New Delhi: Biocon Ltd on Monday announced the signing of a semi-exclusive distribution and...
Maharashtra: Government hospitals gear up to outsource critical services
Government hospitals in Maharashtra are gearing up to delegate critical services. District and sub-district...
Drug regulator forms panel to evaluate OTC candidates
New Delhi: India’s drug regulator has formed an expert panel to evaluate several currently...
acne treatment gel: Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA approval for generic acne treatment gel
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Thursday said it has received final approval from the US...
Worrying vaccination gaps come to notice after post-Covid measles spurt forces a data relook
A closer look at the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) by researchers has found...
non stick pans danger: India’s top nutrition institute declares mud pots best utensil for cooking, warns about non-stick pans
In an important announcement, the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), recently updated its “Dietary...
Good shot, bad shot: What you need to know about Covishield issue
Covid-19 may have gone away but controversies over vaccine side-effects refuse to die. Covishield,...
Covishield side effects: Doctors’ group urges govt to review all Covid vaccines
In the wake of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca admitting in a UK court that its...
Heatwave ignites surge in chronic therapy demand
Soaring temperatures in many parts of India are fuelling demand for medications that manage...
Covishield deaths could be more than estimates: Parents
Amid concerns over thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) – a serious adverse event that...
New oral diabetes + obesity drug’s India sales surge 100%
New Delhi: Novo Nordisk’s oral semaglutide tablet, branded Rybelsus, is gaining popularity in India...
Medtech sector: ‘Govt and industry should work together to reduce import dependence in Medtech sector’
The government and the industry should work together to reduce the import dependence in...
Paras Healthcare Private Limited performed Bhumi Pujan for its proposed 300 bed Hospital in Gurugram
Paras Healthcare Private Limited (“Paras Health”), a corporate hospital chain which launched its first...
tax on subsidies: Serum Institute of India challenges tax amendment in SC; claims capital subsidies as non-taxable
Vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SSI) on Monday moved the Supreme Court challenging...
covishield side effects: New all-in-one vaccine may prove effective against all coronaviruses
A team of scientists from the world’s leading universities have developed a new all-in-one...
KKR to buy Healthium Medtech for Rs 7000 cr from Apax
MUMBAI: KKR is all set to acquire Healthium Medtech (formerly Sutures India) from private...
The penicillin war: India’s journey from self-sufficiency to dependence on China
The year was 1928. After a weekend break, when Scottish physician and microbiologist Sir...
Is stethoscope losing its pulse or docs their ear for the beat?
For over 200 years doctors have leaned on this trusty medical tool to poke,...
Every vaccine carries a risk. If benefits outweigh it, you use it: Dr Shahid Jameel
An ongoing lawsuit in the UK over Covid vaccination has caused a global furore,...
Aurobindo Pharma gets tax demand of over Rs 13 cr, including interest, penalty
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd on Friday said it has received tax demand of over Rs...
Regulator revokes state licensors’ power to issue NOC for drug exports
New Delhi: India’s drug regulator has withdrawn powers delegated to the state licensing authorities...
Covishield maker AstraZeneca, SII, govt all responsible for my daughter’s death: Father to file case along with 8 parents
The parents of a young woman, Karunya, who passed away in 2021 after allegedly...
NephroPlus: Quadria cap picks up minority stake in NephroPlus
NephroPlus, India’s largest dialysis chain, said it has raised $103 million (₹860 crore) in...