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Glenn Saldanha announced resignation as chairman of Glenmark Life Sciences

Glenmark Life Sciences Ltd on Wednesday said its Chairman Glenn Saldanha and non-executive director VS Mani have resigned following change in ownership of the company. Independent director Sridhar Gorthi has also tendered resignation, along with Saldanha and Mani, with effect from close of business hours on March 6, 2024, the company said in a regulatory filing. In his resignation letter shared on BSE by the company, Saldanha said his stepping down from the board and as chairman of the company is "pursuant to the transfer of ownership of the company by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to Nirma Ltd". He is also stepping down as a member of the nomination and remuneration committee and operations committee of Glenmark Life Sciences. In September last year, Nirma Ltd had agreed to acquire 75 per cent stake in Glenmark Life Sciences for Rs 5,651.5 crore from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. Mani also cited a similar reason for his resignation. On the other hand, Gorthi cited increasing professiona

US FDA approves Eyenovia's eye drops to reduce pain: Formosa Pharma

Eyenovia acquired US commercial rights of the drug last August from Formosa

Cadila Pharmaceuticals launches Tetra vaccine to prevent influenza

Cadila Pharmaceuticals on Monday said it has launched a vaccine to prevent influenza, a recurrent and widespread viral infection. The drug firm has introduced quadrivalent Cadiflu Tetra vaccine which has been approved by the DCGI (Drugs Controller General of India) for use in adults and children. The new vaccine targets four strains of the influenza virus subtype A and B, responsible for seasonal epidemics, the drug firm said in a statement. Developed using proprietary technology employing nano-sized particles, the vaccine mimics the external structure of the virus without containing intact genetic material, it added. "This breakthrough in vaccine development also holds promise for enhancing the protection of pregnant women against influenza, contributing to the overall well-being of both mother and child," Cadila Pharmaceuticals CMD Rajiv I Modi said. Influenza, commonly known as seasonal flu, is a highly contagious acute respiratory illness

Explained: Eli Lilly's 'miracle' weight-loss drug soon to enter India

The American pharmaceutical giant is set to introduce its obesity drug, a competitor to Nova Nordisk's Ozempic, in India as early as next year

Global pharma companies dominate Indian vaccine market: PharmaTrac report

Global pharmaceutical companies hold 60% of value share in India's vaccine market, outperforming domestically manufactured vaccines in terms of revenue

Sun Pharma to acquire 16.33% stake in US-based Surgimatix for $3 million

The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of February 2024, pending fulfilment of certain conditions

Lupin gets approval from USFDA for pregnancy prevention drug 'Minzoya'

Pharma major Lupin Ltd on Friday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market its generic 'Minzoya' tablets used to prevent pregnancy. The approval granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the abbreviated new drug application for Minzoya (Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets, and Ferrous Bisglycinate tablets) of strengths 0.1 mg/0.02 mg and 36.5 mg, Lupin said in a regulatory filing. The drug is a generic equivalent of Balcoltra (Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP and Ferrous Bisglycinate Tablets) 0.1 mg/0.02 mg and 36.5 mg, of Avion Pharmaceuticals LLC, it added. The product will be manufactured at Lupin's Pithampur facility in India, the company said. Minzoya tablets are indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets, and Ferrous Bisglycinate tablets had estimated annual sales of USD 42 million in the US, the company said citing IQVIA MAT

India's stand on IPRs, pharma help promote growth of generic industry: GTRI

India's stand on intellectual property rights (IPRs) and pharma issues in proposed trade agreements balances innovation with public health needs, ensures availability of affordable medicines and promotes growth of generic medicine industry, a GTRI report said on Friday. Think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that by opposing demands of developed nations on issues like 'data exclusivity' and 'patent linkage' in free trade agreements (FTAs), India ensures that generic drug manufacturers get greater market access and cost of life-saving medicines gets reduced significantly. "India's approach underscores a commitment to balancing innovation with public health needs, adopting a flexible interpretation of TRIPS to align with its developmental goals, and preventing the establishment of unfair monopolies, especially in the pharmaceutical sector," the GTRI paper said. It added that this stance reflects a broader effort to protect traditional knowledge and ensure the ...

Pfizer agrees to pay $93 million to settle Lipitor drug antitrust lawsuit

Pfizer introduced Lipitor in 1997, and the drug drove more than $130 billion in sales during its first 14 years on the market

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank proposes reverse merger with holding entity

The bank has said it has taken note of the proposal and the Board of Directors of the lender will meet in due course and evaluate the proposal and other options to achieve regulatory compliance

Akums Drugs files IPO papers with Sebi to raise Rs 680 cr via fresh issue

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd has filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The initial share-sale is a combination of fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 680 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 1.86 crore shares by promoters and an existing investor, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Saturday. Those selling shares in the OFS are Sanjeev Jain, Sandeep Jain and Ruby QC Investment Holdings Pte Ltd. The company is looking to raise Rs 136 crore through a pre-IPO placement. If such placement is undertaken, then fresh issue size will be reduced. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used to repay debt, fund working capital requirements of the company, pursue inorganic growth initiatives through acquisition and for general corporate purposes. Founded in 2004, Akums is a pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) offering a comprehensive range of ...

MedPlus expects 50-60% revenue from 'store generics' in next 3 yrs

MedPlus Health Services, a retail pharmacy and diagnostics chain in India, is set to elevate its "store generics" (in-house brand) to 50-60 per cent contribution to the firm's revenues in the next two to three years, drawing inspiration from the successful practices of US pharma retail giants like Walgreens and CVS. The concept of "store generics" involves a retail chain exclusively selling its own branded medications alongside innovator drugs. MedPlus currently witnesses around 12 per cent of its revenues from store generics. This strategic move follows the triumphant adoption of the "store generics" model in Telangana and subsequent expansions into Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Odisha, Gangadi Madhukar Reddy, MD CEO of MedPlus said. Over the past six months, MedPlus has witnessed over 26.2 lakh customers saving a substantial Rs. 139.7 crores by opting for MedPlus brands, he said. To ensure the quality and efficacy of their medications, MedPl

Zydus Lifesciences Q3 result: Net profits rise by 27%, beat estimates

Indian generic drugmaker Zydus Lifesciences reported a bigger-than-expected rise in third-quarter profit on Friday, driven by strong sales in its domestic and overseas markets

Biocon Biologics partners with Sandoz Australia to sell cancer drugs

The partnership will provide Sandoz the exclusive rights to promote, sell, and distribute biosimilar Trastuzumab and biosimilar Bevacizumab in Australia

JB Pharma Q3 results: Profit after tax rises 26% on strong India biz

The domestic formulation business has been the growth driver during the quarter, clocking a 14 per cent Y-o-Y growth to Rs 462 crore

JB Chemicals & Pharma Q3 results: Net profit rises 26% to Rs 134 crore

JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday said its net profit rose 26 per cent to Rs 134 crore for the third quarter ended December 2023. The company reported a net profit of Rs 106 crore in the October-December period of the last fiscal. Revenue increased to Rs 845 crore in the third quarter compared to Rs 793 crore in the year-ago period, JB Pharma said in a statement. "Our focus on growing the domestic business ahead of the market continues, as reflected in the Q3 performance. The business once again stands out in this quarter," JB Pharma CEO and Wholetime Director Nikhil Chopra stated. In the international division, the formulations business is stable, he added. "Our approach to develop progressive portfolios is on track, resulting in a positive impact for the exports branded generics business," Chopra said. Shares of the company settled 1.18 per cent higher at Rs 1,724 apiece on the BSE.

J&J's immune disorder drug succeeds in mid and late-stage studies

The drug, nipocalimab, significantly reduced symptoms of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in a late-stage study, and in a mid-stage study helped reduce Sjogren's disease severity, J&J said

Indian pharma industry relies heavily on ingredients made in China: Report

America's reliance on China for drug ingredients has raised alarm bells in Congress. House committees will hold two hearings Tuesday on drug shortages

Alembic Pharma Q3 results: Profit at Rs 180 cr on strong domestic, US sales

Alembic Pharmaceuticals' revenue from operations rose 8% in the December-quarter, led by a 9% rise in its India and U.S. businesses each

Market resilience in a pill: Pharma's formula for Q3 earnings upgrades

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