Pharma

Can sin taxes on tobacco solve funding challenges in healthcare system?

Philippines experience shows that it can be effectively used to expand healthcare program for poor

Updated On: 16 Apr 2019 | 2:53 PM IST

Double health budget to ensure an Arogya Bharat by 2025

Steps should be taken to make India a healthcare destination of the world, says Dr Sujit Chatterjee

Updated On: 15 Apr 2019 | 10:23 AM IST

Budget should encourage indigenous innovation: Dr K M Cherian

Special purpose PE fund could be another game changer for encouraging research in healthcare sector

Updated On: 12 Apr 2019 | 4:04 PM IST

Government must take measures to achieve the goal of universal healthcare

India can take a leaf or two out of Obamacare to undertake regulatory reforms in healthcare sector

Updated On: 12 Apr 2019 | 3:44 PM IST

Viewing the Indian pharma sector through the biosimilar lens

Budget is expected to provide certain incentives to promote innovation & in-house R&D in the sector

Updated On: 12 Apr 2019 | 11:31 AM IST

Zero customs duty on medical device to kill Make in India program: GSK Velu

India can learn from China and Brazil on how to become import independent and export focused

Updated On: 12 Apr 2019 | 10:53 AM IST

There should be no GST on healthcare services: Gautam Khanna

Imposition of high GST on medical equipment would affect the overall cost structure of healthcare

Updated On: 12 Apr 2019 | 10:51 AM IST

Zydus Cadila's Baddi facility receives US FDA nod

The company has also received US FDA approval for anti-depressant drug, mirtazapine

Updated On: 28 Sep 2017 | 8:24 PM IST

Sluggish growth in US, demonetisation & GST slow down pharma market

Aggregate revenues of 21 leading firms grew by 7.4% in FY2017 compared to 10.1% in FY2016, says ICRA

Updated On: 03 Jul 2017 | 2:51 PM IST

US FDA approves Natco Pharma's anti-cancer drug azacitidine

The approved product is a generic version of Vidaza, which recorded annual sales of $ 188 mn

Updated On: 27 Jun 2017 | 3:39 PM IST

WR Grace inks pact with Valliscor for fluorinated intermediates

These products are used in industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and specialty chemicals

Updated On: 27 Jun 2017 | 3:29 PM IST

Worldwide drug sales to hit $ 1.06 trillion in 2022: Study

Pricing pressure to cause drug sales forecasts to fall for first time in 10 years, says Evaluate

Updated On: 27 Jun 2017 | 3:00 PM IST

Glenmark receives US FDA nod for anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin

Indomethacin extended-release capsule (75 mg) is generic version of Iroko Pharmaceuticals' Indocin

Updated On: 27 Jun 2017 | 2:57 PM IST

Sun Pharma and NIV join forces to fight zika, chikungunya & dengue

National Institute of Virology to receive Sun Pharma's drug molecules for testing against 3 diseases

Updated On: 27 Jun 2017 | 11:58 AM IST

Lupin founder Dr Desh Bandhu Gupta passes away

Dr Gupta, a doyen of Indian pharmaceutical industry, was 79 years old

Updated On: 26 Jun 2017 | 1:50 PM IST

NABCB selects TUV SUD to certify packaging materials for medicinal products

TUV SUD to certify makers of primary packaging materials for pharmaceuticals & medical devices

Updated On: 23 Jun 2017 | 3:59 PM IST

Jubilant Life ties up with Dutch firm Barentz for food & nutrition market

Through this collaboration Jubilant plans to offer nutrient premixes & blends to its customers

Updated On: 23 Jun 2017 | 10:46 AM IST

Glenmark licenses oncology products from US-based APC Therapeutics

Glenmark to have for exclusive rights to a small molecule, oncology compound based on APC biology

Updated On: 21 Jun 2017 | 4:06 PM IST

Global pharmaceutical packaging market to reach $ 158 billion by 2025

Emerging economies such as India, China, Brazil, etc to drive this growth, says Grand View Research

Updated On: 21 Jun 2017 | 3:43 PM IST

Will GST mitigate the cascading effects of multiple taxes on healthcare?

GST will lead to reduction in cost of imported advanced medical equipment, says Ameera Shah

Updated On: 21 Jun 2017 | 10:14 AM IST