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ET Family Business Awards: Torrent Pharma drives growth through acquisitions and innovation
Aman Mehta is guiding Torrent Pharmaceuticals through a significant period of growth and strategic change. He is driving the company's expansion through acquisitions, notably the purchase of JB Chemicals. This move positions Torrent Pharma for a potential entry into India's top five pharmaceutical companies. Mehta's leadership also emphasizes organic growth, strategic in-licensing, and a strong focus on research and development.
Read more'Hospital infra isn't sole determinant of better care, outcomes also matter,' says Max Healthcare Chairman
Max Healthcare has significantly increased its bed capacity to 6,500 with a new Saket facility. This expansion targets both domestic patients seeking quality care and international medical tourists. The company leverages brownfield economics to manage costs effectively. Max Healthcare aims to contribute to India's growing healthcare infrastructure, addressing a substantial gap in private tertiary care beds.
Read morePharma exports fall to five-year low in March amid West Asia crisis
India's pharma exports saw a sharp 23.17% fall in March. The West Asia war disrupted shipping routes and air transit hubs. This led to increased freight costs and potential losses of ₹2,500-₹5,000 crore. Despite strong growth earlier in FY26, the conflict impacted crucial transit points like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This affected the flow of vital medicines to global markets.
Read moreSemaglutide API price plunges amid GLP-1 rush
Global demand for weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy has caused semaglutide prices to drop significantly. Manufacturing has expanded rapidly, and patents are expiring in key markets. Indian drugmakers are launching generics at lower prices. Experts predict further price softening in the coming months, benefiting consumers with wider access to these therapies.
Read morePoonawalla's clear shot at access for all via route social
Cyrus S Poonawalla, chairman of Serum Institute of India, has created a legacy where business and social impact go hand in hand. His vaccines have saved over 30 million lives worldwide. The institute's founding values of affordability, quality, and access continue to guide its global efforts. The Villoo Poonawalla Foundation also drives philanthropy in healthcare, education, and community development.
Read moreMankind Pharma’s Rx for success: Aatmanirbhar push, affordable care
Mankind Pharma, guided by Ramesh and Rajeev Juneja, is a leading Indian pharmaceutical firm. The company focuses on mass-market drugs and has expanded into chronic and specialty treatments. With over 75% of manufacturing in-house, Mankind Pharma emphasizes quality, affordability, and accessibility. They are investing in innovation and digital capabilities to meet growing healthcare needs.
Read moreAlembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic cancer, arthritis injection
Alembic Pharmaceuticals has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its generic methotrexate injection, used to treat multiple cancers and arthritis conditions. The approval covers key dosage formats and confirms therapeutic equivalence to the reference drug by Hospira, enabling Alembic to market the injectable in the US. Methotrexate is widely used for treating cancers such as leukemia, osteosarcoma and breast cancer, as well as conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and severe psoriasis.
Read moreFunding for innovations key for India to remain vaccine leader: Cyrus Poonawalla
Speaking to ET after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025 as part of the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence, Cyrus Poonawalla, founder and managing director, Serum Institute of India, stressed on the need for greater investments in R&D, accelerated regulatory approvals and making supply chains stronger to help retain India's global leadership position in vaccines.
Read moreDr Reddy's gets nod to roll out generic oral semaglutide drug
"The formulation was clinically evaluated in a head-to-head comparative study conducted in India, which established the non-inferiority to Novo Nordisk's oral semaglutide (Rybelsus brand). Based on this clinical evidence, our product has received regulatory approval in India under the biosimilar regulatory pathway," a company spokesperson said.
Read moreIran war impact: Essential drugs may cost up to 5% more, for now
The immediate net consumer impact could be 3-5% higher prices, or roughly similar to what consumers paid before the late-September cuts in GST rates. The industry expects the price increase to be in place for 3-4 months, with a rollback option once input costs stabilise.
Read moreDrug regulator halves approval timelines, eases several rules
India's drug regulator has significantly accelerated innovation by cutting approval timelines by over 50%. Clinical trial approvals now take 120-135 days, and marketing authorisations are cleared in under 150 days. These structural reforms, including the removal of pre-clinical approval requirements, aim to boost ease of doing business.
Read moreIndia Pharma 2026 event: Nadda lays out road map for India to take global pharma leadership role
India Pharma Conference: India is set to become a global leader in advanced medicines like biologics and biosimilars, Union Minister J P Nadda said, underlining the need for stronger research and investment. The government is implementing initiatives like Biopharma SHAKTI and PLI schemes to boost domestic manufacturing and self-reliance, he further said.
Read moreHigh Court relief to Sun Pharma, Ahd Co barred from using 'Esiraft'
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has received a significant legal victory. The Bombay High Court has stopped Meghmani Lifesciences from using its product mark 'Esiraft'. This decision comes after Sun Pharma alleged trademark infringement and passing off rights concerning its brand 'Raciraft'. The court found the marks visually and phonetically similar, likely to cause confusion among consumers.
Read moreSocial media is abuzz with weight-loss drug retatrutide and longevity goals. What is the drug all about?
A new weight-loss drug, retatrutide, is generating excitement. This investigational medicine targets three hormone receptors, offering a potential breakthrough for diabetes and obesity. Experts believe it could also contribute to longevity goals. Clinical trials show significant weight loss. Retatrutide's unique triple-action mechanism sets it apart from existing treatments, promising a new era in metabolic health management.
Read morePharma and healthcare companies to face continued margin pressure: HDFC Securities
The Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare sector is expected to see moderate revenue growth, with EBITDA margins remaining flat, in the March quarter, according to a brokerage report by HDFC Securities. "We project sales/EBITDA growth of 11%/6% YoY for our coverage universe," the brokerage added.
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Rising ACA Costs Leave Many Unable To Pay for Coverage
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 — Higher health insurance costs are forcing some people to walk away from coverage even after signing up. About 14% of people who enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans for 2026 did not pay their first monthly...
Read moreOne Lot of Xanax Recalled Nationwide Over Quality Issue, FDA Says
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 — A widely used anxiety medication is being pulled from shelves due to "failed dissolution specifications," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The agency's enforcement report said that one lot of Xanax...
Read moreCough Drops From Several Brands Being Recalled, FDA Says
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 — Several common cough drop brands are being pulled from shelves after officials raised concerns about how they were made. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said a China-based company, Xiamen Kang Zhongyuan...
Read moreCDC May Get New Leader as Officials Consider Erica Schwartz
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 — Federal health officials are considering Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to people familiar with the discussions. The decision is not yet final and...
Read moreE-Bikes And E-Scooters A Growing Menace On City Streets, Study Says
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 — Battery-driven bicycles and scooters are becoming a public hazard, endangering both riders and pedestrians, a new study reports.E-bike and e-scooter crashes now account for more than half of bike- and scooter-related t...
Read moreThis Simple Step Could Improve The Benefits From Your Regular Workouts
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 — People might get more from their workouts if they time their exercise to their sleep schedule, a new study says. “Early birds” and “night owls” who timed their exercise to when they were most...
Read moreNew Alzheimer's Drugs Provide No Meaningful Benefit, Major Evidence Review Concludes
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 — New anti-amyloid drugs approved to treat Alzheimer’s disease have no clinically meaningful positive effects for patients, a major evidence review has concluded. Drugs like Leqembi (lecanemab) and Kinsula...
Read moreAir Pollution and Weather Tied to Migraines
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 — If you suffer from migraines, you might track your sleep, stress and diet, but new research suggests you should also keep a close eye on the smog report. Air pollution — from car exhaust to industrial smoke...
Read moreStudy Says Stress, Weight And Hormones Alter Timing of Puberty in Girls
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 — For decades, doctors have noticed that girls are entering puberty at increasingly younger ages without a clear reason to explain it. While many have pointed to diet or environment, a new Columbia University study...
Read moreWhy Walking Remains Unsteady After Partial Spinal Cord Injury
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 — People who’ve recovered from a spinal cord injury enough to walk continue to have trouble standing, balancing or moving smoothly – and researchers now think they know why. The way the human body...
Read moreEPA Delays Decisions on 'Forever Chemicals'
WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has paused decisions on uses for dozens of "forever chemicals," also known as PFAS. The delay includes proposed changes regarding how several of these chemicals can be...
Read moreWildlife Trade Tied To Higher Risk of Diseases Spreading to Humans
WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 — Buying or selling wild animals, whether for food, pets or other uses, may increase the risk of diseases spreading to people, a new study finds. Researchers looked at more than 40 years of global wildlife trade data...
Read moreYes, This is the Worst Pollen Season Ever — Until Next Year
WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 — When I was training to be a board-certified allergist 20 years ago, a running joke cropped up every spring. Local media outlets loudly proclaimed the worst pollen season ever! Spring is when trees release...
Read moreNew Weight Loss Pill, Foundayo, Gets Approval But FDA Seeks More Safety Data
WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has told Eli Lilly to study possible heart, liver and other risks tied to its new obesity drug Foundayo, according to an approval letter released Tuesday. Foundayo was...
Read moreDoes Your Child Have A Concussion? These Are The Signs, Review Says
WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 — Your child just took a hard hit on the playing field. Maybe they’re lying on the ground, maybe they’re stumbling around, maybe they look just fine. You need to know, as soon as possible – do they...
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The Physician View: How Prescribing Friction Blocks Access to Specialty Meds
The Physician View: How Prescribing Friction Blocks Access to Specialty Meds scox
For many specialty medications, prescribing is the point where patient access breaks down. That’s because physicians write prescriptions without key insights like which benefit applies, if PA is needed, or where to route the script.
When 27% of specialty prescriptions go unfilled due to payer rejections and patient drop-off, it’s crucial to remove these upstream barriers.
Join two chief medical officers for a candid, physician-led conversation about what’s happening in the prescribing workflow and what’s possible when prescribers have the support they need to send clean prescriptions that are ready to fill.
What You’ll Learn
- Why specialty prescriptions fail before your access strategy starts
- What the PA process looks like from the prescriber’s view
- How in-workflow clinical support improves prescription accuracy and time-to-therapy
- How a new framework for access starts at the point of prescribing and strengthens patient engagement downstream
If you’re responsible for market access, brand strategy, or patient outcomes, this conversation will give you a new perspective on how actionable support works in tandem with patient engagement to remove barriers at both ends of the medication journey: before the pharmacy receives it and before the patient abandons it.
From Signal to Strategy: Using current, credible data for publication impact monitoring and continuous improvement planning
From Signal to Strategy: Using current, credible data for publication impact monitoring and continuous improvement planning
Learn how to measure publication impact more effectively, streamline reporting, and make more informed strategic decisions. Request your free white paper now.
Omnichannel Has an Access Problem. Compliant AI Fixes It.
Omnichannel Has an Access Problem. Compliant AI Fixes It. pesurya
Read moreFrom Data Abundance to Strategic Clarity: Turning Medical Insight into Action
From Data Abundance to Strategic Clarity: Turning Medical Insight into Action jpiatt
Biopharma organizations are generating more data than ever, yet many Medical Affairs teams still struggle to translate that volume into clear, actionable direction. Across the product lifecycle, expanding evidence, rising stakeholder expectations, and increasing competitive complexity are exposing the limits of traditional, fragmented approaches to medical strategy.
In this webinar, medical leaders from across the industry will explore:
- Why current Medical Affairs models are falling short in high-data environments
- What a more integrated, decision-focused approach looks like in practice
- How leading organizations are rethinking the connection between evidence generation, scientific narrative, and strategic decision making
From early planning through launch and beyond, the discussion will highlight how more intentional, forward-looking alignment can sharpen evidence priorities, accelerate narrative clarity, and strengthen Medical Affairs' role as a driver of strategic impact.
What You'll Walk Away With:
- A clear understanding of why more data isn't translating into better strategic decisions
- Insight into where fragmentation occurs across evidence, insights, and planning, and how it impacts execution
- A practical view of how leading organizations are shifting to decision-driven strategy, with approaches to better connect insights, evidence, and scientific narrative
Future of Launch in an Era of Volatility
Future of Launch in an Era of Volatility jpiatt
Launch is no longer a one-time commercial milestone. It’s evolving into an agile, lifecycle-wide management system: a continuous series of cross-functional decisions shaped by market access pressure, policy volatility, and fast-moving in-market signals. Fixed launch plans and delayed performance readouts are becoming less viable amid disruptions such as Most-Favored-Nation pricing pressure and ongoing Medicare negotiations.
In this webinar, Inizio Ignite experts will explore what the future of launch requires across strategy, execution, and performance measurement. They will examine how leading organizations are evolving toward adaptive models that:
- Detect risk earlier through in-market signals
- Preserve strategic intent through execution
- Enable faster pivots across stakeholders and field activation
- Strengthen continuous performance measurement
The session highlights how teams can move beyond launch readiness toward a more responsive, lifecycle-driven approach aligned to today’s complex commercial environment.
You Only Get One Shot at Launch: Make It Count
You Only Get One Shot at Launch: Make It Count
Most launch success is decided in the first six months, so reps can’t afford to learn on the job. This eBook shares a modern, practical approach to field readiness that aligns training, content, and coaching to ensure confident, consistent day‑one performance. Download now to learn more.
Puerto Rico: A Global Hub for Bioscience Manufacturing
Puerto Rico: A Global Hub for Bioscience Manufacturing
Discover why Puerto Rico is a leading hub for bioscience manufacturing. This white paper explores its strong infrastructure, skilled workforce, and strategic advantages for companies looking to scale operations and strengthen global supply chains.
Why specialized terminologies matter for precision medicine
Why specialized terminologies matter for precision medicine
Foundational code sets like ICD-10 often lack the detail needed for specialty care. This brief explores how advanced terminologies improve clinical accuracy, data quality, and research insights across complex conditions. Download the brief to learn how more precise coding supports better outcomes.
The Next Generation of Patient Support
The Next Generation of Patient Support pesurya
Patient support is at an inflection point. For pharmaceutical manufacturers, improving outcomes now requires more than adding services—it demands a more connected, strategic approach to the patient journey. In this webinar, Archbow Consulting and Omnicom Health Market Access will examine how pharma organizations can move beyond fragmented support models to build orchestrated experiences that reduce access barriers, accelerate time to therapy, and provide greater visibility across the patient journey.
Topics covered include:
- Why fragmentation continues to challenge traditional patient support models
- How to align services, touchpoints, and data around patient needs
- Approaches to designing more integrated, insight-driven support experiences
- Real-world examples of how manufacturers are evolving their models
Why attend:
- Gain practical strategies to strengthen patient support performance
- Learn how orchestration can improve both patient experience and operational efficiency
- Identify opportunities to drive more connected, actionable data across programs
Register now to secure your seat.
The Foundation for Trustworthy AI: The FAIR Data Playbook for Pharma
The Foundation for Trustworthy AI: The FAIR Data Playbook for Pharma scox
Is your AI trustworthy? A growing scientific content challenge is making it difficult to trace the data powering AI. This introduces potential regulatory risks and increases the likelihood of unreliable outputs from large language models.
Join us for this valuable and timely webinar to explore how to navigate the path to audit-ready, grounded AI in drug discovery. You’ll discover practical strategies for moving beyond aspiration toward scalable, real-world implementation.
Learn about:
- How to move from unclear copyright policies to a traceable, audit-ready data foundation using FAIR metadata
- Actionable tips for transforming fragmented information into connected, usable knowledge
- Approaches that help anchor outputs to structured, verifiable evidence
- And more
Don’t miss key insights for ensuring your AI systems are reliable, traceable, and compliant. Register now!