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FDA approval puts Wockhardt’s Zaynich in $9 billion antibiotics market
Wockhardt's new antibiotic, Zaynich, has received US FDA approval. This drug uses a novel mechanism to fight drug-resistant bacteria. It targets superbugs that resist current treatments. Zaynich offers a powerful synergy to overcome resistance. The drug has a significant market opportunity. Wockhardt anticipates market exclusivity until around 2038.
Read moreJohnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug reduces risk of cancer spread and death in late-stage study
The study, which followed patients for over five years, found that those who received the regimen were nine times more likely to have little to no detectable cancer in the prostate at the time of surgery compared with those given testosterone-blocking therapy alone.
Read moreNovartis experimental actinium-based drug shows promise in prostate cancer treatment: Study
Novartis' new experimental actinium-based drug shows promise against prostate cancer. Early data on Sunday revealed anti-tumour activity, even in patients who previously received Novartis' Pluvicto. Response rates were higher in patients without prior Pluvicto treatment. Larger trials are planned to assess side effects. Novartis is increasing its focus on radioligand therapies.
Read moreWockhardt secures US FDA approval for antibiotic Zaynich
Wockhardt's novel antibiotic, Zaynich (cefepime and zidebactam), has received US FDA approval for complicated urinary tract infections. This breakthrough drug targets superbugs resistant to existing treatments. Zaynich also secured marketing authorization in India for similar infections and concurrent bacteremia, offering a significant solution to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Read moreMolecule glue drugs shake up cancer care, draw big money
Harvard-born idea doubles survival in trials, triggers pharma frenzy as cos race to target 'undruggable' proteins with next-gen glue therapies.
Read moreLincoln Pharmaceuticals posts Rs 11.63 crore profit for Q4
Lincoln Pharmaceuticals announced a slight profit rise for the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2026. Full fiscal year 2025-26 saw over 6 percent growth in consolidated net profit. Revenue from operations also increased year-on-year. The company's board recommended an 18 percent dividend. Lincoln Pharmaceuticals targets Rs 1,000 crore revenue in three years.
Read moreCipla is aiming for 40-50 global product filings in three years, says MD Achin Gupta
Cipla is charting its next growth phase with a strong focus on innovation, complex generics, and biosimilars. The company plans significant global product filings over the next three years. Cipla will also expand its presence in North America and Europe. Innovation is expected to contribute a meaningful portion of revenues in the coming decade.
Read moreInnovation, biosimilars, complex generics to drive Cipla's growth: Achin Gupta, MD & Group CEO
As Cipla approaches its centenary, the company is redefining its strategy by prioritizing innovation to amplify revenues. With ambitions to broaden its footprint in North America and Europe through sophisticated product offerings, Cipla is also intensifying its focus on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart diseases in India.
Read moreZydus Therapeutics' saroglitazar drug granted priority review by US FDA
Zydus Therapeutics' drug saroglitazar has received priority review from the US FDA. This drug treats primary biliary cholangitis, a liver disease. The company plans to launch saroglitazar in the US in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2027.
Read moreGSK's chronic hepatitis B drug helps one in five achieve functional cure in key studies
GSK's experimental hepatitis B drug, bepirovirsen, showed promising results in late-stage studies, with nearly one in five patients achieving a functional cure after six months of treatment. This offers a potential finite treatment course, a significant advancement over lifelong antiviral pills for the over 250 million people globally living with chronic hepatitis B.
Read moreWockhardt gets CDSCO nod for Zaynich antibiotic
Wockhardt Ltd has secured approval from the CDSCO for its new antibiotic, Zaynich. This drug is developed in India and will be used to treat complicated urinary tract infections in adults. The approval follows successful clinical trials. Zaynich shows potential against drug-resistant bacteria. This marks a significant step in combating challenging infections.
Read moreTata-backed MedTherapy claims CAR-T breakthrough with one-day production
Tata Sons-backed biotech startup MedTherapy said it has developed a next-generation CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing platform that can reduce production time from several weeks to just one day and cut costs by nearly 70%, potentially making advanced cancer treatment more affordable.
Read moreTrue North buys 25% stake in pharma co Embio
Private equity firm True North is investing approximately $50 million in Embio Ltd. Embio manufactures Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients for regulated markets. This investment will support Embio's research and development and capacity expansion. It will also help scale their contract development and manufacturing business. Embio specializes in complex APIs and synthetic biology.
Read moreGene therapy for cholesterol: Initial test results cheer
A new gene editing medicine, VERVE-102, offers hope for millions with heart conditions. Eli Lilly's drug showed significant reductions in bad cholesterol. This one-time infusion could transform heart disease management. Larger trials are planned, with a Phase II trial starting soon. This approach may eventually benefit broader populations at high cardiovascular risk.
Read moreAfter 50 hearings, court reserves judgement in Daiichi-Fortis case
The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgment in a significant arbitration case. Japanese drug maker Daiichi Sankyo is seeking to enforce a decade-old award of ₹5,200 crore against former Fortis promoters. The case involves allegations of fraud in the sale of Ranbaxy Laboratories. Daiichi aims to recover its dues, while Fortis disputes liability for shrinking assets.
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Short-Term Fasting Could Boost Chemo Response in Ovarian Cancer, Study Suggests
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — A simple change in meal timing may help improve outcomes for women with the most common and aggressive form of ovarian cancer, a new study suggests."Despite advancements in surgery and chemotherapy, patients with advanced...
Read morePerfectionism Among College Students Reaches Record High, Fueling Anxiety
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — College students are under more pressure than ever to be perfect, and such perfectionism is driving rising rates of mental disorders, a new evidence review says.Students became increasingly perfectionistic between 1989 and...
Read moreWorkout Habits May Protect Against Inherited Heart Problems
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — Folks who regularly exercise can lower their risk of heart attack and heart failure linked to a genetic heart condition, a new study says.People with higher levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity had lower rates of...
Read moreChildhood Lying Is Normal and Rarely Signals Behavioral Concerns, Study Says
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — The dog didn’t eat your homework. You started it, not your sister. Your phone did not die when I was trying to reach you. Kids’ lies can infuriate adults, no doubt.But most lying children will not grow up with criminal...
Read moreWeed Linked To Higher Testosterone Levels In Young Men
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — Weed might boost young men’s testosterone levels, a new study says.However, researchers say it’s not clear what this means for weed’s effect on male fertility.Researchers found elevated testosterone levels among a small group...
Read moreAfter Her Bout of Amnesia, A $59,000 Billing Dispute Wouldn't Go Away
MONDAY, June 1, 2026 — On April 10, 2025, several hours after finishing a hike in Sedona, Arizona, Jan Anderson started repeating herself.“Did we hike this morning?” she asked.“Yes, we hiked,” said her husband, Steve Francks. “And you did really...
Read moreContraception For Teens: Let's Talk About It
SATURDAY, May 30, 2026 — Contraception is not just about preventing an unwanted pregnancy. Experts say it’s also an important part of adolescent health care, helping regulate menstrual cycles, manage painful symptoms and treat some hormone-related...
Read moreKenyan Court Blocks Trump's Plan To Quarantine Ebola Patients
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 — A Kenyan court has reportedly shut down a plan set in motion by the Trump administration to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya. A response to an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the plan was...
Read moreMental Health Disorders Now No. 1 Cause of Disability Worldwide
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 — Mental health disorders are now the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to a major new study. Researchers found nearly 1.2 billion people were living with a mental health disorder in 2023 — almost...
Read moreStudy: LA Canine Outbreak Caused By Low Vaccination Rates, Crowded Boarding
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 — Critical gaps in vaccination and infection control led to a leptospirosis outbreak that sickened more than 200 Los Angeles County dogs in 2021, according to a new study. The outbreak occurred at doggie daycares, where...
Read moreOcrelizumab Effective In Slowing Progressive MS, Trial Shows
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 — An already-approved MS drug can significantly slow progression in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), according to a new study. Patients treated with an IV infusion of ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) were...
Read moreLong COVID Might Be Twice As Common As Previously Thought
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 — The number of people suffering with long COVID could be double current estimates, a new study suggests. An AI tool found that about 16% of nearly 460,000 patients with COVID-19 had developed long COVID, researchers...
Read moreIn Vaccine-Skeptical California County, A Potential Playbook To Contain Measles
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 — Dr. James Mu had braced for the call that came in late January. A patient from his rural Northern California county had measles, a disease so rare there that many physicians have never treated a case. While California...
Read moreHeavy Drinking Harms College Students' Brain Power, Study Finds
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 — A night of heavy pours can ruin a college student’s brain power during next day’s classes, a new study has found. Any drinking at all is linked to a 14% greater likelihood of memory or thinking lapses the...
Read moreBangladesh Measles Surge Kills 500+ Children; Vaccine Delays Blamed
THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 — More than 500 children suspected or confirmed to have measles have died in Bangladesh since March, according to the country's health ministry. While the exact number is unconfirmed, suspected cases are estimated to...
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Continuous Manufacturing Strategies for Scalable mAb Production
Continuous Manufacturing Strategies for Scalable mAb Production
Explore how continuous manufacturing strategies can support more scalable, efficient, and cost-effective mAb production. Download this free whitepaper for insights into process integration, regulatory considerations, and long-term biologics manufacturing success.
Cancer is changing. Is pharma marketing changing with it?
Cancer is changing. Is pharma marketing changing with it?
Early-onset cancers are rising among adults 18–49, reshaping how patients are diagnosed, supported, and engaged. This report examines key trends, gaps in care, and how data and digital strategies are evolving to meet new expectations. Download the report to learn more.
Driving Share of Answer Through Optichannel Engagement in the AI Era
Driving Share of Answer Through Optichannel Engagement in the AI Era scox
As healthcare professionals increasingly turn to AI tools to seek information, traditional “share of voice” metrics are no longer enough. Today, AI platforms are often answering HCP questions before a brand ever has the opportunity to engage directly, shifting the industry from a push-based communication model to a new “pull” model driven by independent discovery and personalized answers.
To compete in this evolving landscape, commercial teams must rethink how they approach targeting, media, content, and customer engagement. Success will depend on improving visibility across emerging AI-powered channels while equipping field teams with deeper intelligence and real-time insights that enable more relevant, contextual, and personalized interactions with customers.
Key Discussion Points:
- Understanding the shift from “share of voice” to “share of answer”
- Building optichannel engagement strategies for AI-driven customer journeys
- Increasing brand visibility across emerging AI-powered discovery channels
- Leveraging real-time insights and contextual intelligence to personalize engagement
- Enabling field teams to deliver more relevant, data-driven customer interactions
- Rethinking measurement and engagement metrics in the AI era
When Workforce Instability Slows Scientific Progress
When Workforce Instability Slows Scientific Progress pesurya
High turnover, constrained hiring, and growing execution demands are creating operational pressure across pharma and biotech R&D. While staffing gaps are often treated as short-term resource challenges, the downstream impact on productivity, knowledge continuity, quality, and program execution can be far more significant, particularly in regulated environments where consistency and institutional knowledge matter.
In this webinar, industry leaders will explore how workforce instability affects scientific operations and discuss emerging approaches to improve continuity, reduce disruption, and support more resilient R&D execution.
Topics will include:
Why traditional temporary staffing models often struggle in regulated scientific environments
The operational impact of turnover on productivity, quality, timelines, and compliance
The role of continuity and embedded expertise in supporting long-term R&D performance
Strategies organizations are using to balance workforce flexibility with operational stability
And more
The session will conclude with a live interactive Q&A. Don’t miss out, register now!
How Timely, Precise Lab Data Drive Decisions from Discovery to Post-Marketing Surveillance
How Timely, Precise Lab Data Drive Decisions from Discovery to Post-Marketing Surveillance
How can timely, precise lab data improve decision-making across the medicine lifecycle? Download this whitepaper to explore how de-identified laboratory data supports clinical development, commercial strategy, patient insights, and post-market evaluation.
Advancing TIDES Manufacturing for Late-Stage and Commercial Readiness
Advancing TIDES Manufacturing for Late-Stage and Commercial Readiness
As TIDES programs advance toward commercialization, manufacturing readiness is becoming increasingly important. Download this free whitepaper to explore strategies for scaling peptide and oligonucleotide manufacturing, strengthening supply continuity, accelerating CMC execution, and preparing for evolving industry demands.
Adoption of AI for Early Drug Discovery: Challenges and Opportunities for CROs
Adoption of AI for Early Drug Discovery: Challenges and Opportunities for CROs pesurya
AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to real-world application in early drug discovery. But where does it truly add value for CROs and what continues to limit broader adoption?
Join us for this valuable webinar to explore how AI is being applied across early discovery, from target and molecule prioritization to experimental planning and iterative learning across Design–Make–Test–Analyze (DMTA) cycles. The discussion will examine where AI is demonstrating measurable scientific value, how it complements expert judgment, and the practical challenges organizations face when integrating AI into discovery workflows.
Drawing on hands-on experience across multiple discovery environments, we’ll highlight operational and organizational considerations relevant to CROs, including data fragmentation, governance, workflow integration, and change management. You’ll learn about:
- Where AI is showing practical value across early discovery workflows
- How AI can support target identification, molecule prioritization, and DMTA cycles
- Key barriers impacting adoption and workflow integration
- Why scientific oversight remains critical to effective AI implementation
- Considerations for embedding AI into day-to-day discovery environments
Don’t miss key insights on how to approach AI adoption in early discovery and what it takes to integrate AI more effectively into scientific workflows. Register today!
Designing an agentic, future‑ready tech roadmap for emerging pharma
Designing an agentic, future‑ready tech roadmap for emerging pharma dwunderlin
Read moreMedical Affairs: From Proving Activity to Demonstrating Impact
Medical Affairs: From Proving Activity to Demonstrating Impact
Precision Timelines: Navigating the Next Era of Nuclear Medicine
Precision Timelines: Navigating the Next Era of Nuclear Medicine dwunderlin
Exploring Precision Logistics as a Competitive Advantage for Nuclear Medicine.
In 2026, radiopharmaceuticals reached a critical inflection point, with a market valuation exceeding $8 billion driven by a surge in complex alpha-emitters and theranostic platforms. As the field advances, scientific innovation alone is no longer enough to ensure commercial success. Logistics, supply chain precision, and delivery execution are becoming equally critical to scaling access and supporting global commercialization.
Join us for this webinar to explore how to move beyond traditional transport models to embrace AI-driven systems and automated just-in-time networks. Hear experts analyze how to mitigate the risks of short half-life decay and navigate evolving regulatory frameworks to ensure global patient access.
You'll learn about:
- The 2026 Radiopharmaceutical Landscape
- Optimizing Logistics for Class 7 Shipments
- Digital Transformations in Supply Chains
- Trends and the Future of Nuclear Medicine