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Aurobindo Pharma subsidiary gets 10 observations from USFDA for API plant

Aurobindo Pharma on Monday said the US health regulator has issued 10 observations after inspecting the API facility of its subsidiary in Telangana. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) inspected Unit-II, an active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturing facility of Apitoria Pharma, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, in Sangareddy district from September 23-27, 2024, the Hyderabad-based drug maker said in a regulatory filing. The inspection closed with 10 observations, it added. The observations are procedural in nature and will be responded to within the stipulated time, the drug maker stated. Shares of Aurobindo Pharma on Monday ended 3.16 per cent down at Rs 1,462 apiece on BSE.

Entod Pharma meets DCGI, issues clarification over eye drop 'claims'

Move comes after drug regulator had suspended nod granted to firm to manufacture, sell PresVu eye drops

DIY Drug Production: FTVC's low-cost solution to expensive medicines

FTVC has developed a "MicroLab", an open-source controlled lab reactor (CLR) made from components easily available online

Akums Drugs gets patent for formulation to manage sickle cell disease

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals on Friday said it has received patent for a formulation for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The company has received a patent from India patent office for its room temperature stable oral suspension of Hydroxyurea, a formulation aimed at managing SCD. "Our constant endeavor is to work on affordable medicines for Orphan Drugs and reduce dependency on imported medicines ensuring patient safety from rare diseases with timely and necessary treatment," Akums Managing Director Sanjeev Jain said in a statement. SCD, a genetic blood disorder, leads to severe health complications such as anaemia, frequent pain episodes and other debilitating symptoms, affecting millions worldwide, especially in India and Africa. Akums said its formulation will come at a fraction of the cost of imported Hydroxyurea solution.

Jhunjhunwala Portfolio: This pharma stock has zoomed over 100% in 6 months

Shares of Jubilant Pharmova surged 12 per cent on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade to hit a new high of Rs 1,169.55, in an otherwise subdued market.

Granules tanks 16% on concerns over 6 observations issued by US FDA

More than 31 million equity shares, representing 12.89 per cent equity of the pharmaceutical company, had changed hands on the NSE till 02:08 PM.

This SME stock has surged 61% in 12 days; zoomed 328% in 3 months

Shares of Sudarshan Pharma Industries were frozen in upper circuit of 5 per cent at Rs 274.50, which is also the new high it hit on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade.

Indian pharmaceutical market registers over 6% growth in August 2024

Sheetal Sapale, vice-president (commercial) at Pharmarack, said that new introductions and price growth have driven the market growth for the month of August 2024

Entod Pharmaceuticals gets DCGI approval for eye drops to treat presbyopia

Entod Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday said it has received approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to market eye drops for the treatment of presbyopia. The Mumbai-based drugmaker has received a final approval for PresVu eye drops and plans to introduce it in the domestic market in the first week of October. The approval follows an earlier recommendation by the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). PresVu is the first eye drop in India specifically developed to reduce dependency on reading glasses for individuals affected by presbyopia, a common age-related vision condition that typically impacts those over 40. "This DCGI approval is a major step forward in our mission to transform eye care in India. PresVu is more than just a product; it's a solution that stands to improve the lives of millions by offering them greater visual independence," Entod Pharmaceuticals CEO Nikkhil K Masurkar said. According to industry ...

Medi Assist to fully acquire Paramount Health in a deal worth Rs 400 cr

Medi Assist Healthcare Services, which offers third-party administration services to insurance firms, on Monday said it will fully acquire Paramount Health Services & Insurance TPA in a deal valued at over Rs 400 crore. Medi Assist Insurance TPA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Medi Assist Healthcare Services, has inked a pact with Fairfax Asia and Nayan Shah & family to acquire Mumbai-based Paramount Health Services & Insurance TPA. Paramount is a prominent player in the TPA space, owned by Fairfax Asia and the Shah family. With the acquisition of Paramount TPA, Medi Assist TPA's market share will grow to 36.6 per cent for the group segment and 23.6 per cent of the health insurance industry, by premiums managed, the company said. The deal was concluded at an enterprise value of about Rs 311 crore, and around Rs 110 crore of cash equivalents will be paid as part of the acquisition, it added. The acquisition represents one of the largest TPA deals in India, subject to ...

Shilpa Medicare hits fresh high on successful trial of liver fibrosis drug

Shares of Shilpa Medicare were trading at Rs 733.15, up by nearly Rs 36, or 5.15 per cent on the BSE. In contrast, the 30-stock BSE Sensex was trading at 81,714 levels, up 0.77 per cent.

Glenmark Pharma Q1 results: Profit increases to Rs 462 cr on strong demand

The drugmaker reported consolidated profit before exceptional items and taxes of Rs 462 crore ($55 million) for the quarter ended June 30, from Rs 203 crore a year ago

Reading the vital signs: Pharma sector, the market's trusted antidote

The pharma index was the only healthy pulse amid Friday's market declines

Thyrocare expands Northern India presence with Polo Labs acquisition

This move will lead to Thyrocare integrating Polo Labs' 14 laboratories spread across Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh into its existing network

Mankind Pharma frontrunner to acquire Bharat Serums in $1.5 bn deal

Mankind Pharma rose as much as 1.2 per cent following Thursday's Bloomberg News report. The shares are up about 6.5 per cent this year and 10 per cent in the past 12 months

US Biosecure Act spells long-term boost for Indian CDMO, CRO firms

As American biopharma looks to diversify sourcing, Indian companies stand to benefit

Pharma companies on track with QR codes to combat counterfeit drugs

Firms term DCGI move 'positive' as it aims at ensuring patient safety

Mankind Pharma and EQT compete to acquire BSV Group for Rs 14,000 crore

Advent International, the private equity firm currently owning BSV, appointed JP Morgan and Jefferies to facilitate the sale of the biopharma firm

Zensar acquires BridgeView to expand into biopharma, life sciences industry

The acquisition is expected to be completed tentatively within 2-3 weeks

Pharma and healthcare sector seals $4.1 bn deals in Q2 2024: Report

The average deal size also saw a jump, rising from $9.7 million in Q1 calendar year 2024 to $74 million in Q2 2024