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Aurobindo Pharma on Friday said the US health regulator has issued a warning letter to a formulation manufacturing facility of its arm, Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd, in Telangana. In May this year the company had stated that the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) inspected Unit-I, a formulation manufacturing facility of Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd located at Telangana from February 16 to February 27, 2026. The inspection had concluded with four observations and the USFDA had determined the facility as 'official action indicated' (OAI). "Subsequent to OAI, the unit has received a warning letter," Aurobindo Pharma said in a regulatory filing. There is no impact on the existing supplies to the US markets, it added. The company further said the Unit I of Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd, is contributing to about 2 per cent to company's overall group revenue. Aurobindo Pharma said it remains committed to working closely with the US FDA and continues to enhance its compliance on a
The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has issued a warning letter to home-grown FMCG major Dabur India citing significant violations of current good manufacturing practices (CGMP) at its pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Silvassa. The warning letter follows an inspection conducted by the US health regulator at the company's facility in Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, from January to December 16, 2026. USDFA, in its letter dated July 24, 2027, to Dabur India CEO Mohit Malhotra, has pointed out data integrity lapses, inadequate quality oversight and deficient manufacturing controls. According to the USFDA, the facility's methods, controls and manufacturing practices did not conform to CGMP requirements, resulting in the products being considered "adulterated" under the US Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Among the most serious findings, the USFDA said its investigator discovered that an equipment usage logbook provided by the company for a ...
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Monday announced the launch of the generic version of Olanzapine injection, indicated for treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in the US. The company's arm Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA has launched Olanzapine for injection of strength 10 mg/vial, single-dose vial, Glenmark said in a regulatory filing. The company's Olanzapine for injection is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug, Zyprexa intramuscular injection 10 mg/vial, of Cheplapharm Registration GmbH, it added. "The launch of Olanzapine for Injection underscores our strategic focus on growing a robust injectables portfolio and strengthening our presence within the institutional channel," Glenmark President & Business Head, North America, Marc Kikuchi said. Citing IQVIA sales data for the 12-month period ended May 2026, Glenmark said the Zyprexa intramuscular injection market achieved annual sales of approximately USD 25.4 million.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals on Monday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for the generic version of Dapsone gel indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. The approval by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) of Dapsone gel, 5 per cent, Alembic Pharmaceuticals said in a statement. The approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug product Aczone Gel, 5 per cent of Almirall, LLC, it added. Dapsone gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris, the company said.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Friday said it has received tentative approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of cancer treatment drug Binimetinib tablets. The tentative approval by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) of Binimetinib tablets of strength 45 mg, Alembic Pharmaceuticals said in a regulatory filing. Based on USFDA's paragraph IV certifications list, Alembic is the sole first applicant to have filed its ANDA for Binimetinib Tablets, 45mg and upon final approval of this ANDA by the USFDA, the company may be eligible for 180 days of generic marketing exclusivity in the US, the company said. Alembic had previously received tentative approval for Binimetinib Tablets, 15mg, it added. Binimetinib in combination with encorafenib is used for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with resistance to specific targeted therapies in cancer. It is also indicated, in combination
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Friday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of levothyroxine sodium tablet indicated as a replacement therapy for hypothyroidism. The approval by the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) of levothyroxine sodium tablets of strengths 25 mcg, 50 mcg, 75 mcg, 88 mcg, 100 mcg, 112 mcg, 125 mcg, 137 mcg, 150 mcg, 175 mcg, 200 mcg and 300 mcg, Alembic said in a regulatory filing. The approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug product, Synthroid tablets, 25 mcg, 50 mcg, 75 mcg, 88 mcg, 100 mcg, 112 mcg, 125 mcg, 137 mcg, 150 mcg, 175 mcg, 200 mcg and 300 mcg, of AbbVie, Inc, it added. Levothyroxine sodium tablets are indicated as a replacement therapy in primary (thyroidal), secondary (pituitary), and tertiary (hypothalamic) congenital or acquired hypothyroidism, the company said. Levothyroxine sodium tablets are indicated as .
Pharma major Cipla Ltd on Thursday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version of albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol indicated for the treatment or prevention of bronchospasm. The final approval granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) of Albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol of strength 90 mcg per actuation, Cipla said in a regulatory filing. It is the first AB-rated generic therapeutic equivalent of Ventolin HFA, marketed by GlaxoSmithKline, it added. Commenting on the approval, Cipla Managing Director and Global CEO Achin Gupta said, "This marks an important milestone for Cipla and reflects our strong scientific and regulatory capabilities in complex inhalation products." He further said, "Lung health remains at the heart of all our offerings and follows a singular, distilled objective, to build a sustainable and differentiated portfolio for patients globally." Albuter
Pharma major Lupin Ltd on Saturday said the US health regulator has issued Form 483 with three observations to its Somerset, New Jersey, facility in the US following an inspection. The USFDA has concluded the inspection at our manufacturing facility located in Somerset, New Jersey, USA, Lupin said in a regulatory filing. "The inspection was conducted from April 13, 2026, to April 17, 2026, and closed with the issuance of a Form-483 with three observations," it added. The company further said, "We will address the observations and respond to the USFDA within the stipulated timeframe". Lupin said it is "committed to be compliant with CGMP standards across all our facilities". According to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Form 483 is issued to a firm's management at the conclusion of an inspection when the investigator has observed any conditions that may constitute violations of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and related Acts.