Independent evaluation validates UNITAID’s approach Dec 12, 2012 Cites it as model for global development
IPM grows 4.1 per cent, valued at Rs 5939 crore in November 2012 Dec 11, 2012 Abbott, Sun Pharma cross Rs 300 crore in monthly sales
ABLE India invites entries for Best Biotech Innovation Awards Dec 11, 2012 Winners to be awarded during the 10 th year anniversary of ABLE on March 11, 2013 in New Delhi
FDA approves Abraxane for the first-line treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer Dec 11, 2012 Approval based on significantly improved overall response rates in all patients regardless of histology
India, Iran finalise rupee as trade currency Dec 10, 2012 Pharmexcil to take high level 25-member delegation to Tehran from Dec 17-19
Indonesian Pharmacopoeia to adopt and adapt USP-NF Standards Dec 10, 2012 USP and Indonesia’s National Agency for Drug and Food Control enter a five-year agreement to collaborate in harmonising of…
UNITAID $120 million grant to focus on childhood HIV/AIDS, malaria and TB Dec 10, 2012 Approved four 'market entry' grants to help manufacturers of 'point-of-care' HIV diagnostic machines
Union Health Ministry highlights shortage of drug inspectors in LS Dec 7, 2012 Rs 2 crore assigned to strengthen drug control departments in this FY
Claris in JV with Otsuka, Mitsui for injectables Dec 7, 2012 Deal gives Otsuka entry into IV solution/clinical nutrition business in India, emerging markets
EMA sets out next steps on access to clinical trial data Dec 6, 2012 Invites expressions of interest for advisory groups
CARE Research releases pharma, CRAMS performance updates Dec 6, 2012 CRO segment to rise but likely to get hit by global economic crisis in near term
DIA begins transition to new executive leadership Dec 6, 2012 DIA will announce plans for the executive director search in January 2013
Manjiri Gharat elected to FIP CPS Executive Committee Member Dec 6, 2012 Will contribute to community pharmacy development globally for a four year term from 2012-16
Strides, Eli Lily tie up to tap emerging markets Dec 5, 2012 Agila Specialties to make, Eli Lilly to market branded generic cancer meds
Venus gets DCGI approval for phase III trial of cancer detection NCE Dec 5, 2012 Venus is planning to launch this NCE by last quarter of 2013 in India
DSM opens service centre in Hyderabad Dec 4, 2012 Plans to ramp up employee strength from 75 to 250 by 2015
Piramal’s subsidiary, DRG acquires Abacus International Dec 4, 2012 Acquisition adds significant global market access capabilities to DRG
Bribery, corruption key compliance risks to pharma cos: KPMG India Fraud Survey 2012 Dec 3, 2012 Procurement, sales & distribution and inventory amongst top three most vulnerable processes to fraud risks in the sector