World’s first malaria vaccine launched in Africa
The launch of the first and only malaria vaccine, RTS,S, developed and manufactured by GSK, makes Malawi the first of three…
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Biosimilars landscape in India
Harleen Kaur, Senior Research Scientist, Aurobindo Biologics, believes that entering and working in the biosimilar arena,…
Sirio’s Ayanda launches oil-based probiotic softgel capsules
The global nutraceutical CDMO secured a European patent for a softgel capsule technology that can contain probiotic bacteria along…
Pharmaceutical exports rise 11 per cent to $19.2 bn in 2018-19
India supplies 20 per cent of global generic medicines in terms of volume, making the country the largest provider of generic…
Thiazide diuretics can reduce the risk of fractures in Alzheimer’s cases
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that the risk of hip fracture decreased by 30% in cases of long-term…
Merck’s Keytruda wins FDA approval as combination therapy for kidney cancer
US FDA has given approval to Merck's cancer therapy, Keytruda, as part of a combination therapy for previously untreated patients…
Sanjay Murdeshwar of AstraZeneca chosen by Novartis to lead its India business
Murdeshwar, currently the Global Vice President, Cardio-Renal business at Astrazenec, has been picked by the Swiss company to head…
Second death in Novartis gene therapy trials under investigation
Novartis said investigation is underway into whether a second trial death could be related to its experimental gene therapy…
Ministry of AYUSH in MoU with CSIR
Under the MoU, both the organisations will jointly pursue R&D covering fundamental research
Cipla appoints Dr Raju Mistry as President and GCPO
In her role at Cipla, Mistry will oversee human resources, and administration and facilities management