Drugs

GSK plc has disclosed that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Jemperli (dostarlimab) for patients dealing with locally advanced mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) or microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) rectal cancer. The Breakthrough Therapy […]

In a pivotal move, the Karnataka government has announced the consolidation of the Food Safety and Standards Department with the Drug Control Department, establishing the new entity named the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA), effective immediately. The newly formed

The Union Ministry of Ayush (MOA) is poised to unveil a national platform dedicated to pharmacovigilance within Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM), aiming to support the Ministry’s endeavors to curb misleading advertisements. This information was shared by Dr. Kousthubha Upadhyaya,

While governmental efforts are underway to curtail dependency on foreign-sourced medicinal raw materials through a series of initiatives, imports of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug intermediates from China have surged by 64.5% in Rupee value over the past five

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has been instrumental in improving India’s trade capabilities through focused initiatives that not only boost exports but also streamline imports for value addition, as mentioned by Deputy DGFT Vishwajeet G. Chimankar during the

With businesses increasingly understanding that employee well-being is not solely an individual concern but a significant organizational responsibility, preventative healthcare is becoming a groundbreaking approach to boost sustained productivity and overall health. In this context, healthtech—where healthcare meets technology—is essential

Ameera Shah’s Metropolis Healthcare Limited, renowned as India’s second-largest and highly esteemed pathology lab network, has launched the UltraTouch Push Button Blood Collection Set (PBBCS) throughout its branches. This cutting-edge tool incorporates a finer needle aimed at easing the pain

Lupin Digital Health, a fully-owned unit of the global pharmaceutical powerhouse Lupin Limited, has unveiled a pioneering alliance with Medicover Hospitals. This transformative collaboration aims to deliver top-tier post-surgical rehabilitation and care for Medicover’s cardiac patients, ushering in a new

The pharmaceutical export sector assembled in Mumbai for the eagerly awaited “Know Your Value” event, spotlighting the vital roles of the Government, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), and Customs in supporting pharmaceutical exports

Biocon Biologics (BBL), a global leader in biosimilars and a division of Biocon Ltd, has declared that the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has rendered a favorable opinion, endorsing the approval of Yesintek—an Ustekinumab