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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...
Pfizer CFO Dave Denton to leave company in AugustPfizer's finance chief Dave Denton is leaving on August 15. Cecile Guegan will be the interim chief financial officer. Denton's departure r...
Christy Mathai used market dip to buy insurance, logistics stocks; here's his sector-by-sector playbookFund Manager Christy Mathai sees easing war-driven inflation fears, expecting a shorter earnings hit. He's selectively adding to his portfo...
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...
Indian pharma leaving generics era behind, but the Street hasn't caught up yet: Nandan KulkarniIndian pharma is shifting from generics to innovation. This transformation, extending to 2035, is creating significant new opportunities. C...
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
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...
Hetero partners with Richter to develop, market Semaglutide injection globallyHyderabad's Hetero Labs partners with European giant Gedeon Richter. They will jointly develop and sell Semaglutide Injection, the generic ...
Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...
Alkem rolls out single-shot semaglutide syringes at Rs 350 for diabetes, weight lossAlkem Laboratories has launched semaglutide in single-shot pre-filled syringes in India. This makes treatment more accessible and affordabl...
If you have the patience, you can achieve innovation milestones, says Wockhardt chairman Habil KhorakiwalaWockhardt Hospitals is set to launch its antibiotic Zaynich in the US. Zahabiya Khorakiwala will lead US operations. The drug is expected t...
FDA approval puts Wockhardt’s Zaynich in $9 billion antibiotics marketWockhardt's new antibiotic, Zaynich, has received US FDA approval. This drug uses a novel mechanism to fight drug-resistant bacteria. It ta...
In 1859, Robert Chesebrough saw oil workers scraping sticky rod wax from drilling rigs, and it wasn’t just waste: It became VaselineA chemist named Robert Chesebrough discovered petroleum jelly in the 1800s. He saw value in a sticky wax that oil workers discarded. Cheseb...
Dr Reddy’s launches oral semaglutide in IndiaDr Reddys Laboratories has launched its oral semaglutide biosimilar for type 2 diabetes in India. The drug, Obeda, is available in three ta...
AbbVie loses patent plea for Hep C drugThe Indian Patent Office has denied a secondary patent for AbbVie's Hepatitis C drug Maviret. This decision ensures continued access to aff...
From oncology to obesity, Pfizer bets big on India for its next growth wavePfizer is prioritizing India for future growth. The company plans to launch new medicines here soon after their global release. Pfizer aims...
Profit on paper, loss in reality: How a routine accounting tool is used to deceive and take investors for a rideAmortisation is a number most investors skip, but it can shape reported profit. On the surface, it looks routine: A company spreads the cos...
Pharma, NBFCs see fresh mutual fund buying in AprilIndian fund managers focused on defensive stocks in April. Pharmaceuticals saw increased investment due to opportunities like the semagluti...
Hospitals warn Central Government Health Scheme reimbursement cap may hurt cancer treatmentA major private hospital group warns of a crisis for advanced cancer patients under the Central Government Health Scheme. A reimbursement c...
Chinese medicines bring relief to India’s cancer patientsIndia’s cancer treatment landscape is seeing a shift as lower-cost immunotherapy drugs developed in China and marketed through Indian partn...