Cipla launches Qvir for HIV/AIDS treatment Aug 14, 2012 It is a new option for both first and second-line treatment
Sun Pharma signs agreement with Taro Pharma Aug 14, 2012 Taro will become a privately held company, will be wholly owned by affiliates of Sun Pharma
Cardiovascular benefits of taking statins outweigh diabetes risk Aug 13, 2012 This was experienced by patients who take cholesterol-lowering drugs
Bosch Packaging Technology’s manufacturing facility inaugurated in India Aug 11, 2012 Plant will support future growth in the region
Bosch Packaging Technology’s manufacturing facility inaugurated in India Aug 10, 2012 Plant will support future growth in the region
Lovely Professional University’s patent published in 140 countries Aug 10, 2012 Signs upMoU with Rhydburg for further development of product and to introduce it in market
Dipankar Dutta Gupta, MD, East India Pharmaceutical Works passes away Aug 9, 2012 Dipankar Dutta Gupta, MD, East India Pharmaceutical Works recently passed away in Kolkata.
Centre introduces new schemes on ‘Jan Aushadhi’ for life saving drugs Aug 9, 2012 Gujarat increases medicine procurement amount to Rs 150 crore
Suven Life Sciences secures four product patents Aug 9, 2012 One each from Australia, Canada, Korea and New Zealand
Department of Ayush takes step to focus on global front Aug 9, 2012 Considers MoUs with foreign countries for cooperation in traditional medicine and setting up of academic chairs abroad
DCGI asks CDSCOs’ offices to ensure ban on Serodiagnostic test kits Aug 9, 2012 Circulates order to all State Drugs Controllers
BMS Foundation grants $1.6 million to India for type II diabetes Aug 8, 2012 Four organisations in India to focus on improving diabetes prevention and care among poor in rural, tribal and urban settings
Strides Arcolab receives US FDA approval for Oxaliplatin injection Aug 8, 2012 Product to be launched through Pfizer
TECSYS launches four products Aug 8, 2012 Focus on accuracy, self-service and mobility for workers in healthcare distribution organisations
CDSCO calls for suggestions on draft guidelines for compensating clinical trial victims Aug 8, 2012 Recommendations to be submitted before September 2, 2012
Three Indian firms get US FDA nod for generic Singulair Aug 7, 2012 Merck's Singulair was a blockbuster reported to have annual sales of $5 billion
Vanta Bioscience’s Chennai facility gets GLP accreditation Aug 7, 2012 The preclinical research facility got the accreditation from Govt of India's National GLP Compliance Monitoring Authority
Mylan launches commercial operations in India Aug 6, 2012 Starts with 18 ARV products to treat HIV/AIDS, including heat stable, combination, and paediatric formulations
Glenmark Generics gets final ANDA approval for Montelukast Sodium 10 mg Tabs Aug 6, 2012 Indicated for treatment of prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma