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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod for generic blood disorder drug
Zydus Lifesciences has secured final approval from the USFDA for its generic Eltrombopag tablets. These tablets treat low platelet counts in specific blood disorders. The approval covers multiple strengths. Production will occur at the company's Ahmedabad facility. This development marks a significant step for Zydus in the US market.
Read moreDelhi HC restores ban on 2 diabetes FDCs
The Delhi High Court has made waves with its recent judgment, reinstating a ban on two fixed-dose combination drugs for managing Type II Diabetes Mellitus, significantly affecting leading pharmaceutical corporations. The ruling reaffirmed the government's power to eliminate drugs deemed risky to health.
Read moreDr Reddy's launches generic OTC ophthalmic solution in US market
Dr Reddy's Laboratories has launched a new eye drop in the United States. This over-the-counter solution treats itchy eyes. It is an antihistamine eye drop. The company received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration. This launch expands their existing eye care products. It highlights their ability to bring store-brand equivalents to the US market.
Read moreBiocon arm gets USFDA nod for generic Everolimus tablets
Biocon's arm, Biocon Pharma Ltd, has secured USFDA approval for its generic Everolimus tablets. This medication aids in treating tuberous sclerosis complex, a rare genetic disorder causing tumors. The approval for 2mg, 3mg, and 5mg strengths bolsters Biocon's drug offerings, providing a new treatment option for adult and pediatric patients with specific TSC-related conditions.
Read moreAlembic Pharmaceuticals gets USFDA tentative nod for generic cancer treatment drug
Alembic Pharmaceuticals has secured tentative approval from the USFDA for its Bosutinib tablets. These tablets are used to treat certain types of cancer, specifically chronic myelogenous leukemia. The approval covers the 400 mg strength. This development marks a significant step for Alembic in the US market. The company previously received final approval for other strengths of the same drug.
Read moreDelhi HC clears Zydus to sell biosimilar of BMS cancer drug Nivolumab
The Delhi High Court has permitted Zydus Lifesciences to produce and market a biosimilar cancer drug. This decision comes as the patent for the original drug, Nivolumab, nears its expiration. The court prioritized patient access to affordable treatment. Zydus can now proceed with its biosimilar, ZRC-3276, while maintaining sales records.
Read moreBudget 2026: Pharma, med-tech companies seek PLI extension to cover APIs
The industry expects the government to address these issues in the Union budget announcement this year. Sudarshan Jain, secretary general of Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) said the recent global challenges like US tariffs, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainty have underscored the need for strategic support, and hence, restoring 200% weighted deduction for research and development expenditures would be a significant step.
Read moreAurobindo Pharma’s Dyrupeg faces Health Canada compliance notice
CuraTeQ Biologics, a part of Aurobindo Pharma, has secured a crucial approval from Health Canada for its biosimilar drug Dyrupeg. This medication helps cancer patients with low neutrophil counts. The approval confirms Dyrupeg's high similarity to an existing reference biologic drug. Earlier, Dyrupeg also gained marketing authorization in the European Union and the UK.
Read moreCanadian pharmacy platform to offer India-sourced Ozempic to US patients
SaveRxCanada.to, an online pharmacy platform, announced it is now offering Ozempic sourced from India to U.S. patients at significantly lower prices than U.S. retail pharmacies. The company claims to connect patients with licensed international pharmacies, though Novo Nordisk denies any relationship with the platform.
Read moreCardiac drugs log highest sales in 2025 as NCD cases surge
Heart medicines led sales in 2025, a trend set to continue. Respiratory and anti-diabetes drugs followed. Cardiac drug sales grew 13%, with similar strong performance expected. Rising non-communicable diseases like hypertension fuel this growth. Increased awareness and longer treatment durations contribute.
Read moreAlkem Laboratories introduces hair growth support therapy kit
Alkem Laboratories has launched a new therapy kit to support hair growth. The Renocia cyclical therapy kit offers a weekly nutritional supplementation regimen. It aims to strengthen hair follicles and manage hair loss. The supplements are made using only vegetarian-sourced ingredients. This structured approach ensures better nutrient absorption.
Read moreSun Pharma Advanced Research to cut workforce by 40%
Sun Pharma Advanced Research is significantly cutting its workforce. The company plans to reduce overall headcount by 40%. More than 80% of its US staff will also be let go. These moves aim to optimize costs and boost future growth. The company is also finalizing resourcing plans for upcoming financial years.
Read moreGranules India gets USFDA tentative nod for generic ADHD treatment tablets
Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Granules India, has achieved a significant milestone with the tentative green light from US health authorities for its generic amphetamine extended-release tablets, designed for managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Read moreFuture diabetes care seen leaning towards GLP-1 drugs
The diabetes treatment landscape in India is on the brink of transformation. Innovative GLP-1 medications are set to redefine therapy standards, providing remarkable advantages in glucose regulation and weight management, while also safeguarding vital organs such as the heart and kidneys.
Read moreBudget 2026: Volume to value - How India can get a quiet superpower
India Budget: India's pharmaceutical industry, a global leader in volume, is poised to leverage its scale for greater international influence. The upcoming Union Budget 2026-27 presents a crucial opportunity to shift focus from low-margin generics to high-value segments like biologics and novel drug discovery.
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Popular Super Greens Supplement Recalled After Salmonella Illnesses Reported
FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 — A powdered super greens supplement sold across the U.S. has been recalled after federal health officials linked it to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in at least 21 states. At least 45 people have become...
Read moreMistrust Fuels Drop in Deceased Organ Donations, Kidney Transplants
FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 — More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant, and most need a kidney. Thousands die each year before a matching organ becomes available. New federal data reviewed by the Kidney Transplant...
Read moreWhole Milk Returns to School Lunches
FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 — Whole milk may soon be back on school lunch trays across the U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new law Wednesday that allows schools to serve whole and 2% milk again, reversing rules that limited higher-fat milk...
Read moreTrump Administration Restores Nearly $2 Billion in Mental Health Grants
FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 — Federal funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs will continue after the Trump administration abruptly reversed a plan to end nearly $2 billion in grants across the country. Late Tuesday, thousands of...
Read moreMedical Students Not Being Adequately Trained To Confront Death, Review Finds
FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 — Doctors encounter death more than people in nearly all other lines of work. That’s the price they pay for a career spent saving lives and helping people. But modern medical education leaves doctors...
Read moreFingertip Blood Oxygen Monitors Are Less Accurate For People Of Color, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 — Most everyone’s seen one in a doctor’s office or hospital room — the finger clip device that reads a person’s pulse and blood oxygen levels. But new research shows these ubiquitous devices...
Read moreAir Pollution Increases Risk of Childhood High Blood Pressure
FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 — Children might wind up with high blood pressure due to air pollution exposure that occurred in the womb or the cradle, a new study says. Exposure to smog before and after birth increases a child’s odds of having...
Read moreNerve Stimulation Halts Depression In More Than 20% Of Patients, Clinical Trial Reports
FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 — Treatment-resistant depression might be eased using an implant that sends electrical pulses to one of the body’s major nerve clusters, a new study says. The implant, placed under the skin in the chest, sends...
Read more'If In Doubt, Sit Them Out,' Insists New Concussion Guidance For Parents
FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 — The bottom line for managing youth sports concussions is “if in doubt, sit them out,” new guidelines say. Earlier recognition of a concussion — and removal from play — will help a young athlete...
Read moreDrunk For No Reason? Could Be A Rare Gut Disorder, Researchers Say
FRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 — Ever felt drunk, hammered, wasted, absolutely smashed — but you haven’t touched a drop of alcohol? You might have suffered from a rare gut condition called auto-brewery syndrome, which causes alcohol...
Read moreObamacare Enrollment Drops After Premium Subsidies Expire
THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 — Fewer Americans are signing up for Obamacare this year after extra financial help that lowered monthly premiums expired, new counts show. As of early January, 22.8 million people had enrolled in Affordable Care Act...
Read moreSmall Daily Habit Changes Could Add Years to Your Life, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 — You don’t need a new diet plan or a gym membership to improve your health in 2026. New research suggests that very small daily changes like sleeping a few extra minutes, moving a little more and eating...
Read moreMeasles Outbreaks Grow in South Carolina and Southwest, Officials Warn
THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 — Health officials are struggling to contain two growing measles outbreaks in the U.S., as new cases continue to climb weeks after holiday travel and gatherings helped the virus spread. In South Carolina, officials...
Read moreFDA Moves to Remove Suicide Warnings From GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 — Federal health regulators say popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound do not increase the risk of suicidal thoughts, and they have asked drugmakers to remove those warnings from medication labels. The U.S...
Read moreGenetics, Virus Play Key Roles In MS, Studies Suggest
THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 — Genetics appear to help determine who develops multiple sclerosis (MS), a pair of new studies says. A person’s genetics interact with an infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) to cause a severe autoimmune...
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Novel Antibody Drug Conjugates in Oncology Trials: Multimodality Testing for a Better Understanding of Therapeutic Outcomes
Novel Antibody Drug Conjugates in Oncology Trials: Multimodality Testing for a Better Understanding of Therapeutic Outcomes
Download this free white paper to unlock expert insights and strategic guidance designed to help biopharma partners navigate the rapidly evolving ADC therapeutic landscape.
Meeting Patient Needs While Safeguarding Gross to Net: Designing Smarter Support Programs
Meeting Patient Needs While Safeguarding Gross to Net: Designing Smarter Support Programs pesurya
Sweeping federal policy changes and demonstrations (IRA, MFN, DTP, O3BA) are set to increase the cost burden US patients will soon face for specialty and biologic therapies. In addition to policy changes, health plan designs (e.g., copay adjustment programs) as well as unexpected pharmacy practices (e.g., improper claims) may negatively impact biopharmaceutical brands’ gross to net (GTN) performance and patient support programs.
In this session, you will learn how to strengthen your patient support program design to better meet patient needs, all while protecting gross-to-net. We’ll discuss:
- The expected impact of federal policy changes and demonstrations on GTN performance for specialty and biologic therapies
- Strategies to identify and address unprofitable claims
- Approaches to better determine patient needs at the time of enrollment
- AI-driven methods for monitoring and improving pharmacy practices
Beyond the AI hype: How life sciences can turn agents into a competitive advantage
Beyond the AI hype: How life sciences can turn agents into a competitive advantage pesurya
Read moreClarivate Drugs to Watch 2026 Webinar Series: Sessions 1 & 2
Clarivate Drugs to Watch 2026 Webinar Series: Sessions 1 & 2 dwunderlin
A four-part live analyst series exploring the biggest trends shaping 2026, from obesity blockbusters to rare disease innovation, oncology breakthroughs and women's health.
A Guide to Healthcare AI Adoption
A Guide to Healthcare AI Adoption
The path to AI success in healthcare analytics is fraught with hidden costs and market risks. This essential comparison guide breaks down the strategic risks of these common AI adoption models and reveals the third way: a unified approach built specifically for the complexities of healthcare.
AI Models For Chemistry: Charting The Landscape in Materials and Life Sciences
AI Models For Chemistry: Charting The Landscape in Materials and Life Sciences
Download this free Insights™ report to see how AI is transforming life sciences by turning fragmented data into faster decisions, accelerated discovery, and stronger R&D ROI.
Building the Future of Healthcare Services
Building the Future of Healthcare Services
Healthcare commercialization is shifting from fragmented services to integrated patient ecosystems. This white paper examines why end-to-end models, advanced technology, and strategic partnerships are redefining access, efficiency, and value creation. Download the white paper to learn more.
Enabling Next-Generation AI in Autoimmune R&D.
Enabling Next-Generation AI in Autoimmune R&D. jpiatt
Autoimmune diseases are dynamic, varied, and difficult to characterize using traditional clinical visits and static datasets. As drug developers rely on AI and biomarker-driven approaches to understand disease activity and therapeutic response, they face a fundamental limitation: most available data offers only isolated snapshots in time, missing the dynamic transitions that truly define immune-mediated conditions.
In this discussion, our speakers will explore how longitudinal, temporally relevant, multimodal data collected through direct connections with individuals can help unlock new opportunities across early R&D for immune-mediated diseases. Attendees will gain insights on how these data can be used to sharpen R&D confidence in early-phase programs and support AI-driven innovation in autoimmune drug development.
- Learn how to redesign your autoimmune data strategy by identifying gaps in current data sets and determining where continuous data collection can strengthen biomarkers and translational efforts
- Apply real world and molecular signals to detect early flare signatures and characterize transitions between disease states
- Integrate longitudinal evidence into biomarker development decisions
- Strengthen translational and early development strategy with time-based patterns in immune activity data
Ensuring Technology Transfer Success with a dual-site model
Ensuring Technology Transfer Success with a dual-site model
When your molecule is ready for the next stage, you need more than a service provider, you need a partner who guarantees a seamless, compliant, and transparent technology transfer. Find out more from Dante Lepore, Laboratory Head of Downstream Process Development at Rentschler Biopharma.
Strategic Onshoring for Biologics: Enhancing Manufacturing Control and Reliability
Strategic Onshoring for Biologics: Enhancing Manufacturing Control and Reliability pesurya
As global uncertainty grows, biotech and biopharma companies are rethinking manufacturing strategies to reduce risk and ensure continuity. Onshoring drug substance development for biologics offers a powerful way to strengthen control, improve reliability, and accelerate timelines. This webinar will explore the strategic advantages of onshoring, including streamlined regulatory compliance, improved process oversight, and greater flexibility for innovation. Industry experts will share practical insights on planning and executing onshore transitions, technology considerations, and how these efforts can safeguard critical programs. Join us to learn why onshoring is becoming a cornerstone of risk mitigation and long-term success in biologics manufacturing.