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Fake medicines pose health risks, economic costs; India fails to act

This attitude will need to change if India is serious about escaping the middle-income trap and joining the ranks of high-income nations - even three or four decades from now

Indian pharma companies set to see 9-11% growth in FY25, says Icra

The domestic market is expected to see a positive turnaround, with ICRA projecting revenue growth of 7-9 per cent for its sample set of companies in FY25

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Alembic Pharma share price surged after the USFDA issued establishment inspection report (EIR) for the inspection carried out at the company's Oral Solid Formulation Facility (F-I).

Lupin share falls over 2% as USFDA issues 3 observations for Pithampur unit

Lupin share price fell after the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) issued 3 observations for its Pithampur Unit-1, based in Madhya Pradesh.

SeQuent Scientific jumps 18% after announcing merger with Viyash Life

The company said the proposed merger is expected to be Ebitda margin accretive and deleverage SeQuent's balance sheet.fle

CDSCO flags over 50 drugs of various companies as 'not of standard quality'

The country's central drug regulatory authority has listed samples of more than 50 drugs, including paracetamol, Pan D, calcium and vitamin D3 supplements, and anti-diabetes pills, as "not of standard quality" in its latest report. The batches of medicines flagged by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in its drug alert for August are of companies such as Alkem Laboratories, Hindustan Antibiotics Limited, Hetero Labs Limited, Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Nestor Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Priya Pharmaceuticals and Scott-Edil Pharmacia Ltd. The CDSCO's drug alert for August included samples from batches of medications such as Shelcal, Vitamin B Complex with Vitamin C Softgels, vitamin C and D3 tablets and Ciprofloxacin tablets. High blood pressure medications Telmisartan and Atropine Sulphate and antibiotics such as Amoxicillin And Potassium Clavulanate tablets have also been categorised as not of "not of standard quality". While batches of some drugs

Price hikes improve margins for diagnostic labs amid online competition

Diagnostic companies like Metropolis Healthcare and Dr Lal PathLabs have implemented price hikes to cope with inflationary pressures

AstraZeneca Pharma receives nod for cancer drug Durvalumab; stock soars 12%

The uptick in AstraZeneca share price came after the company announced that it has received permission to import for sale and distribution of Durvalumab 120 mg/2.4 mL and 500 mg/10 mL sol from CDSO.

Medical gear makers up in arms against zero-duty imports under EU FTA

India is 70% import-dependent, and Germany and the Netherlands are among the top five countries

Pharma's power pill: A strong dose of steady pricing and new launches

Pricing pulse check: US market demand, domestic stability as growth tonics

Mankind Pharma to raise funds up to Rs 10k crore via debt instruments

The board announced the issuance of corporate guarantees for four of its subsidiaries, namely Mankind Agritech, Appian Properties, Copmed Pharmaceuticals, and Lifestar Pharma.

Panacea Biotec gets $20 mn loan from US DFC for capex; stock rises 5%

The shares of Panacea Biotec rose after the company announced that it has secured $20 million in loan from US International Development Finance Corp (DFC).

Pharma's bitter pill: Falling API prices signal Chinese predatory play

An industry expert pointed out that Chinese companies typically resort to predatory pricing whenever API production increases in India

India's pharma sector set for 9.6% CAGR, reaching $55 bn by 2030: Report

Key segments contributing to the growth of India's pharma sector will be patented drugs, branded generics, and trade generics, according to a report by Pharmarack Technologies

Bharat Biotech launches oral cholera vaccine amid global shortage

With only one manufacturer currently supplying OCVs worldwide, there has been a deficit of approximately 40 million doses annually

Aurobindo, others recall products in US market over production issue: USFDA

Drug makers Aurobindo Pharma, Glenmark and FDC are recalling products in the US due to manufacturing issues, as per the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc -- a unit of Hyderabad-based drug major -- is recalling 240 bottles of pain-relieving medication Healthy Living Acetaminophen, Aspirin (NSAID) and caffeine tablets. As per the latest enforcement report of USFDA, the company is recalling the affected lot due to "Missing Label". Some bottles are missing the manufacturer's label that includes the drug facts information, the US health regulator said. The New Jersey-based Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc initiated the Class 1 recall on July 11, it said. As per the US health regulator, a Class I recall pertains to defective products that can cause serious health problems. Similarly, a US-based subsidiary of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling 2,404 bottles of Indomethacin Extended-Release Capsules, produced at a Madhya Pradesh plant, due to "Failed Dissolutio

Govt bans 156 fixed dose combination drugs over health risk concerns

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a gazette notification, prohibiting the manufacture, sale and distribution of these medicines

Aarti Drugs surges 13% as board mulls share buyback on August 26

Going ahead in FY25, the management anticipates an improvement in margins, mostly driven by an anticipated growth in export sales and backward integration.

Valuations may temper gains for GlaxoSmithKline Pharma despite strong Q1

The brokerage has estimated a 9 per cent earnings growth over FY24-26 for GSK Pharma

Glenmark Pharma introduces generic eye treatment medication in US

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Monday said its US-based subsidiary has introduced a generic medication used for eye itching. Glenmark Therapeutics Inc, USA has launched Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution (OTC) in the US market, the Mumbai-based drug maker said in a regulatory filing. Fabio Moreno, Head of OTC Sales & Marketing, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc, said the launch of Olopatadine Ophthalmic Solution (USP, 0.1 per cent), addresses a growing demand for a new supplier in this category. "This addition highlights our commitment to meeting market needs and providing high-quality over-the-counter solutions for our customers," Moreno said.