Pharma News

Pharma News

Nathealth Calls for Sweeping Healthcare Reforms in Union Budget 2024-25

by

Nathealth-Healthcare Federation of India has put forward a compelling case for substantial reforms aimed at revolutionizing India’s healthcare landscape in the upcoming Union Budget 2024-25. Advocating for a comprehensive overhaul, Nathealth’s recommendations span critical areas such as healthcare infrastructure expansion, separate policies for medical devices, services, and diagnostics, and according national priority status to healthcare. … Read more

Roche’s Accu-Chek SmartGuide CGM: Empowering Diabetes Management with Predictive Precision

by

Roche has just achieved a significant milestone with its Accu-Chek SmartGuide continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution receiving the CE Mark. This means the device is now approved for people over 18 with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who are on flexible insulin therapy. Matt Sause, CEO of Roche Diagnostics, highlighted the challenges faced by … Read more

Pharmacy Students Prepare for Global Regulations: Skills and Strategies for Industry Success

by

Pharmacy Students Gear Up for Global Regulatory Challenges In a bid to navigate the intricate landscape of global pharmaceutical regulations, pharmacy students are increasingly focusing on qualification, training, and upskilling strategies. According to insights gathered by Pharmabiz from pharmacy students, the path to career advancement now hinges on mastering technology, regulations, and data analytics. These … Read more

Exposed: Massive Counterfeit Drug Ring Busted in Telangana – What They Were Making Will Shock You!

by

First Case Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Targets Illegal Drug Manufacturing in Telangana In a significant crackdown on counterfeit drug manufacturing, Telangana’s Pet Basheerabad Police Station has registered the first case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 against an illegal drug manufacturer. The offender, operating clandestinely in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, was found producing counterfeit versions of … Read more

PDMA Organizes Seminar on Revised Schedule M to Boost Drug Manufacturing Standards in Pondicherry

by

In response to recent closures affecting 36% of inspected drug manufacturing units nationwide due to non-compliance with Revised Schedule M standards, the Pondicherry Drug Manufacturers Association (PDMA) is set to host a seminar aimed at educating industry stakeholders on the updated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Scheduled for July 13 in the union territory, the seminar … Read more

Roche’s Tiragolumab Combination Falls Short in First-Line Lung Cancer Study

by

Roche has reported that the phase II/III SKYSCRAPER-06 study, investigating tiragolumab in combination with Tecentriq (atezolizumab) and chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for previously untreated, locally advanced unresectable or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer, did not achieve its primary endpoints in its initial analysis. The study did not demonstrate statistically significant improvements in progression-free … Read more

Pharma and Healthcare Leaders Urge Budget Focus on Innovation and Accessibility

by

Budget 2024-25: Pharma, Healthcare Leaders Call for Strategic Investments and Policy Reforms As India gears up for the Union Budget 2024-25, leaders from the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors are advocating for strategic investments, policy reforms, and incentives to bolster innovation and accessibility in healthcare. The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IP Alliance), Metropolis Healthcare, Alyve Health, and … Read more

Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC) Highlights Industry’s Innovation and Collaboration Efforts

by

Indian pharmaceutical companies regularly leverage events like the Indian Pharmaceutical Congress (IPC) to showcase their latest advancements in drug development, technology integration, and adherence to global quality standards. Industry leaders emphasize that IPC serves as a crucial platform for demonstrating India’s capabilities in innovation and its significant contributions to global healthcare through affordable medicines and … Read more

Mobile Phone Data Unveils Pathogen Spread Insights, Raising New Vaccine Strategy Hopes

by

Researchers Use Mobile Phone Data to Track Pathogen Spread and Evolution In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, scientists have unveiled a novel approach to tracking the spread and evolution of pathogens like Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), which are responsible for pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis worldwide. This innovative method harnesses anonymised mobile phone data to map … Read more

Medigene has been granted a Chinese patent for their targeted T cell receptor that specifically targets the NY-ESO-1/LAGE 1a protein

by

Medigene AG, a company specializing in immuno-oncology, has received a patent from the Chinese Patent Office for its T cell receptor (TCR) targeting NY-ESO-1 and LAGE 1a. These antigens are known to be associated with various types of solid tumors and have been extensively studied and validated. The patent protects Medigene’s innovative approach to developing … Read more