US researchers develop world’s first chikungunya vaccine
Researchers in the US have developed the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya fever, which has been derived from an insect-specific […]
Pharma
Public health goals should be above trade deals: Nadda
Union Health Minister J P Nadda has urged BRICS group of nations to prioritise public health targets over trade deals […]
Demonetisation: No relief in sight for pharma industry in Uttarakhand
While the government declared scrapped notes valid in the medical store’s post demonetisation, the move could not offer much protection […]
Panel on online pharmacies submits its key recommendations
The sub-committee formed by the Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) to examine the issues relating to online sale of drugs has […]
Madhya Pradesh to offer 649 generic medicines at affordable price
The Madhya Pradesh government will soon offer up to 649 generic drugs along with 161 surgical and consumable items at […]
Govt gives in-principle nod for bulk drug parks
The Department of Expenditure has given its in-principle approval to a proposal of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) to build […]
Laurus Labs to invest Rs 450 cr to expand its capacity this fiscal
Indian pharmaceuticals company Laurus Labs Limited will invest upto Rs 450 crore this fiscal to increase its capacity from the […]
IMA to collate list of ‘unsafe’ combination medicines
The Indian Medical Association (IMA), a national voluntary body representing 2.7 lakh doctors in India, will collate a list of […]
Advanced Enzyme buys majority stake in JC Biotech
Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd, Manufacturers of enzymes used in pharmaceuticals and other industries, has announced that it has acquired a […]
Ireena Vittal appointed Cipla’s independent director
Ireena Vittal, a former partner with McKinsey & Co and senior management consultant with over two decades of experience, has […]
Govt research councils making traditional drugs for vector-borne diseases: Minister
The government research councils are developing traditional medicines for the prevention and management of vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, filarisis […]
Government to issue guidelines for e-pharma startups
The government is working on a policy to regulate the sale of medicines online by startups like 1mg.com, Bookmeds, mChemist, […]
Ajanta Pharma launches BP lowering tablets in US
Mumbai-headquartered drug firm, Ajanta Pharma has launched blood pressure lowering tablet in the US market. The medicine has been launched […]
