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Glucophage the First Oral Diabetes Treatment Approved in Europe for Use During Pregnancy

Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced in a European worksharing procedure (WSP) an extension to the label for metformin products in the EU - Glucophage (metformin hydrochloride [HCL] immediate release), Glucophage XR (metformin HCL extended release) and Stagid® (metformin embonate immediate release) - for use throughout pregnancy.

CTI BioPharma announces FDA Accelerated Approval of VONJO

CTI BioPharma Corp announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved VONJO (pacritinib) for the treatment of adults with intermediate or high-risk primary or secondary (post-polycythemia vera or post-essential thrombocythemia) myelofibrosis with a platelet count below 50 × 109/L. VONJO is a novel oral kinase inhibitor with specificity for JAK2 and IRAK1, without inhibiting JAK. The recommended dosage of VONJO is 200 mg orally twice daily.

USFDA approves Carvykti First Cell Therapy of Janssen

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CARVYKTI™ (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel) for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) after four or more prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.

Omalizumab provides benefit to patients with allergic asthma, regardless of BMI

Researchers find out in a recent study that omalizumab provides benefit to patients with moderate to severe allergic asthma, regardless of body mass index.

Bharat Biotech to work on TB vaccine

Bharat Biotech is in the process of bringing out a vaccine against tuberculosis and soon the firm will sign a MoU with another firm for technology.

"Our honourable Prime Minister has got an agenda of 2025 for the eradication of tuberculosis. I think we are in that direction. But we don't have the technology so we are partnering with somebody else. On that matter we should be announcing soon," Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing Director said in BioAsia 2022.

Online TABLT Pharmacy raised USD 1.5 million

Kolkata-based TABLT Pharmacy has raised USD 1.5 million in pre-series A round from investors like JITO Angel Network, Tech Innovation, Lets Venture, Seeders Syndicate, Angel Bay and other angel investors. Also, the founders have themselves participated in this round.

Tablt online pharmacy is launched in 2018 and it is dealing in medicines, OTCs and other healthcare products.

Recruitment for Pharmacists (06 posts) at ECHS Polyclinics

The ECHS Central Organisation is located at Delhi and functions under the Chief of Staff Committee (COSC) through AG and DGDC&W in Army HQ. The Central organisation is headed by Managing Director, ECHS, a serving Major General. There are 28 Regional Centres ECHS and 426 ECHS Polyclinics. ECHS is also an attached office of Dept of Ex-Servivemen Welfare (DoESW), Ministry of Defence (MoD) as are Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) and Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB).

Vacancy for M.Pharm, M.Sc as Junior Research Fellow at Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

The Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) is one of India's oldest and finest educational institutions, which provides a steady source of highly skilled talent to the nation as well as overseas. Founded in 1956 with a campus spread across sprawling 250 acres, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, located in Patiala, has been a pioneer in engineering education, research and innovation.

Opportunity for M.Pharm, M.Sc in research at NIPER

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) is the first national level institute in pharmaceutical sciences with a proclaimed objective of becoming a centre of excellence for advanced studies and research in pharmaceutical sciences. The Government of India has declared NIPER as an 'Institute of National Importance'. It is an autonomous body set up under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.

Pharma Faculty Recruitment at Sri Sai College of Pharmacy

Sri Sai Group which had a very humble start in the field of Higher and Technical education in the year 1996 has become a force to reckon with now with mega campuses in Punjab at Pathankot & Amritsar and Sri Sai University at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. The era of easy growth in any field is over now. It is the Determination, Dedication and Devotion of any organisation which make the success stories possible.

Job for Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer at A and E College of Pharmacy

A AND E College of Pharmacy is A unit of A and E Education Trust, S.D.O. Road, Hajipur, Vaishali.The campus is spread over an area of 3.75 acres. It is situated in a calm, peaceful and pollution-free environment best suited to academic pursuits located at Mohiuddinnager, Samastipur, Bihar. The A and E college of Pharmacy has constructed a 4-storeyed building in addition to a basement.

Post : Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Lab Assistant

Job for M.Pharm, M.Sc, B.Pharm in QA, QC at Mankind Pharma

Mankind Pharma, the 7th largest Pharmaceutical Company of India, was incepted in 1995 with a meagre capital of 50 lakhs and 20 employees. Today, we are amongst the top 5 fastest growing Pharmaceutical companies of India with an employee base of more than 10000 and heading towards a turnover of  INR 3000 crores.

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Job for M.Pharm, M.Sc, B.Pharm in Production, Packing at Otsuka Pharma

Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Private Limited is a Joint Venture between Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc., Japan and Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Japan, for Infusion Business in India and Emerging Markets. We primarily manufacture & market products across multiple markets and therapeutic segments. Being a leader in intravenous nutrition products, we are committed to being the best partner of patients and healthcare professionals in the field of clinical nutrition.

Vacancy for Project Associate, Senior Research Fellow at TANUVAS

The seed for the establishment and growth of TANUVAS was sown as early as 1876, when the Madras Veterinary College was started as an Agricultural School in Chennai to offer diploma and certificate course in the field of veterinary and animal sciences. The institute attained the status of a college in the year 1903 (01.10.1903), when it started functioning at Dobbin Hall, Chennai and admitted 20 students for a three-year diploma course called GMVC (Graduate of Madras Veterinary College).

Opportunity for M.Pharm, B.Pharm as Associate at Sanofi

Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe.

Post : Associate

Repurposing FDA-approved drugs may help combat COVID-19

Several FDA-approved drugs including for type 2 diabetes, hepatitis C and HIV significantly reduce the ability of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 to replicate in human cells, according to new research led by scientists at Penn State. Specifically, the team found that these drugs inhibit certain viral enzymes, called proteases, that are essential for SARS-CoV-2 replication in infected human cells.

Biocon Biologics to Acquire Viatris Biosimilars Assets for up to USD 3.335 billion in Stock and Cash

Biocon Biologics Ltd., a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with its partner Viatris Inc.  . Accordingly, Biocon Biologics Ltd will acquire Viatris’ biosimilars business to create a unique fully integrated global biosimilars enterprise. Viatris will receive consideration of up to USD 3.335 billion, including cash up to USD 2.335 billion and Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares  in BBL, valued at USD 1 billion.

Ministry of AYUSH collaborating with the Healthcare sector for Skill development said Vikram Singh, Director, Ministry of AYUSH

PHD Chamber organized a technical session on Incentive and Schemes offered by Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India for ASU Sector on 24th February 2022 during AYUSH e-Mela.

Dr. Mahendrabhai Munjapara inaugurated the AYUSH eMela, Virtual Conference organized by PHDCCI

PHD Chamber in collaboration with Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India is organizing AYUSH E-Mela Virtual Conference cum Expo 2021 from 24th-26th February 2022.

PCI mandate exit exam after diploma in pharmacy

Pharmacy Council of India has mandated exit exam for D.Pharm candidates to register as pharmacist under section 12 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948. No person shall be registered as a Diploma in Pharmacy Exit Examination candidate unless he has passed Diploma in Pharmacy course from an institution approved by the PCI.

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