Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw warns against long-term GLP-1 use, urges caution over weight-loss drugs, says 'for those who are not diabetic or clinically obese...'Nithin Kamath questions India's slow adoption of affordable GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, despite rising obesity. He points to challenges like l...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
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27 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic influenza treatment drugAlembic Pharmaceuticals has secured USFDA approval for its generic oseltamivir phosphate oral suspension, a key treatment for influenza. Th...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
'Cheaper than a gym, but still not selling': Nithin Kamath on why Indians aren't embracing popular weight-loss drugsDespite rising obesity and affordable generic GLP-1 drugs, India lags in adoption. Nithin Kamath highlights patient retention challenges wi...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Lupin gets USFDA tentative approval for prostate cancer treatment drugIndian pharmaceutical giant Lupin Ltd has secured tentative approval from the US FDA for its generic enzalutamide tablets, a crucial treatm...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Centre set to tighten oversight of pharma packaging materialsIndia is set to implement a mandatory registration for printed pharmaceutical packaging manufacturers to combat counterfeit drugs. This mov...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Indian pharma firms gear up to supply key cancer drug to USIndian drugmakers are stepping up to help the US combat a critical shortage of ifosfamide injection, a vital chemotherapy drug. Leading com...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
NITI Aayog proposes pharma chapter for future FTAs, urges India to move up value chainNiti Aayog proposes a blueprint for free trade agreements to boost regulatory predictability in India's pharmaceutical sector. The think ta...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
India's pharma supply chain remains 65 per cent dependent on China for critical inputs: NITI AayogIndia's pharmaceutical sector, despite being the "pharmacy of the world," faces significant reliance on China for raw materials, with nearl...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Biosimilars and innovation will drive Indian pharma's next growth phase: Vishal ManchandaIndia's pharmaceutical sector is pivoting beyond generics, with companies aggressively pursuing growth in biosimilars, nutraceuticals, and ...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Aurobindo Pharma US gets FTC nod for $250 million acquisition of Lannett CompanyAurobindo Pharma's US arm has secured Federal Trade Commission approval for its $250 million acquisition of Lannett Company. This strategic...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Stocks in news: Sun Pharma, Tech Mahindra, Tata Motors, Voltas, ONGCIndian markets saw a dip on Friday, with IT stocks leading the decline. Analysts suggest profit-taking occurred near the 24,150 mark. Despi...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
India bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations over safety concernsIn a significant public health initiative, the ban on 16 fixed-dose drug combinations, including various antibiotics and topical formulatio...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Alembic Pharma gets tentative nod from USFDA for generic cancer drugAlembic Pharmaceuticals has secured tentative approval from the USFDA for its generic Binimetinib tablets. This marks a significant step fo...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw eyes crown of world’s top insulin supplier for BioconIndian drugmaker Biocon aims to be the world's top insulin supplier within five years, capitalising on growing demand as major pharmaceutic...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
India's weight-loss drug boom raises questions over healthcare prioritiesIndia's market for cheaper anti-obesity drugs has surged tenfold. While demand is high, especially among those with diabetes, concerns abou...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.48 PM IST