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- Read more about Gujarat has Evolved into a Major Pharmaceutical Hub in India, Contributing More than 20% to the Sector’s National Turnover
Leading the way in becoming an inspirational model for pharmaceutical sector, Gujarat has evolved into a hub for major pharmaceutical companies. Many investment-friendly initiatives and growth propelling policies in industries such as pharmaceutical & biotechnology, textile, auto, gems & jewellery, IT, maritime & port and engineering are significantly driving growth for the state.
- Read more about Zydus and Takeda Enter into Partnership to Address Emerging Infectious Diseases
Zydus Cadila, an innovation driven global healthcare provider and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited announced a partnership to tackle chikungunya, an emerging infectious disease. The chikungunya virus is most often spread to people by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, the same vectors that spread dengue and zika. The broad-based agreement includes early stage development to the final commercialisation of the vaccine. There is currently no vaccine to prevent or medicine to treat chikungunya virus infection.
- Read more about Indian Internet Pharmacy association (IPA) seeks to eliminate misconceptions around ePharmacy Model
In a press conference in Mumbai today, the Indian Internet Pharmacy Association (IPA) called for the regulators and the government to help ensure there is an end to the harassment faced by the new entrepreneurs in this space. The IPA has explained its business model in detail and is demanding a level field for all players in the pharmacy space, without favour or bias. They seek clarity on guidelines to enable legitimate players to develop their business in this space and bring in the much needed innovation and technology driven transparency in this sector, leveraging best practices from across the world.
- Read more about JHL Biotech Opens Innovative Biosimilars Manufacturing Facility in China
JHL Biotech (JHL), a biopharmaceutical company,opened the world’s first KUBio™ biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility with single-use bioprocessing technology at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Wuhan, China today.
- Read more about Morepen Laboratories Scores No. 1 Position Globally for its Bulk Drug Montelukast
Morepen Laboratories Ltd. has established a leadership position for its anti-asthmatic bulk drug Montelukast in the global market. As per the latest report published by a global research firm - QYR Research, Morepen is the No.1 supplier globally in terms of total quantity sold, followed by Mylan and TAPI (Teva) who appear on the second and third position respectively.
- Read more about Biocon announces data from key studies for Insulin Tregopil - Positive Clinical data sets the stage for further development by Biocon
Biocon Ltd, Asia's premier biotechnology company, today announced key data on Insulin Tregopil (formerly referred to as IN-105) following Phase 1 studies that validate and provide the basis for the next phase of clinical development of this important molecule. The clinical studies on Insulin Tregopil, which were conducted in the US under a US IND, were initiated in partnership with Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) prior to their divestment of the diabetes franchise to AstraZeneca.
- Read more about Glenmark announces the discovery and initiation of IND-enabling studies of a novel bi-specific monoclonal antibody targeting CD38
GlenmarK Pharmaceuticals S.A. (GPSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited India (GPL), has announced the discovery and initiation of IND-enabling studies for a novel clinical development candidate, GBR 1342. GBR 1342 is a CD38xCD3 bi-specific antibody based on Glenmark’s proprietary BEAT® platform. GBR 1342 is the second clinical development candidate (following GBR 1302 a HER2xCD3 bi-specific antibody) based on the BEAT® technology. It is also Glenmark’s second clinical candidate targeting oncology indications.
- Read more about Iran's Pharmaceutical sector to become a pharma powerhouse post sanction era - Biotechnology sector to have lucrative opportunities
With annual consumption of 30 billion units of various generic medicines, Iran, the second-biggest consumer of generics in the Asian continent spent over USD 4.5 billion on drugs in 2015. While per capita consumption of generic drugs is three times higher than average per capita consumption in the world, biological medicines and drugs for special diseases suffers from limited access. Cardiovascular, Anti-Cancer & chemotherapy drugs, MAB, pain relievers & Hydrocortisones, Anti infections, Plasma products & Recombinants as well as Diabetes control over 55% of the total sales market. Solid dose (Tablet &Capsules) and injection forms control 42% and 38% of total sales market, respectively.
- Read more about Biocon introduces CIMIVIR-L™ for Hepatitis-C in India
Biocon Ltd, Asia's premier biotechnology company, introduces an advanced novel therapy CIMIVIR-L™ for the treatment of Hepatitis C in India. CIMIVIR-L™ is a fixed dose combination of Ledipasvir 90 mg and Sofosbuvir 400 mg, which is an equivalent of the innovator product commercialized by Gilead Sciences in the US.
- Read more about NeoBiocon Partners with Novartis to Offer Vildagliptin for Diabetics in UAE
(BWI); NeoBiocon, a collaboration between Asia’s leading biopharmaceuticals company Biocon Ltd and Dr. B.R. Shetty, Chairman of the UAE-based Neopharma, announced today that it has partnered with Novartis Middle East FZE, to market Jalra (Vildagliptin) and Jalra-M (Vildagliptin + Metformin) in UAE. This partnership will help NeoBiocon expand its product offerings in the metabolics segment and will immensely benefit diabetics in UAE.