Health News

Sanofi and Merck to end 22-year vaccine joint venture in Europe

Drug-makers Sanofi Pasteur and Merck & Co will manage their product portfolios independently.

Mar 9, 2016

NPPA seeks Rs 4,551 crore from drug-makers for overcharging

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has issued notice in 1,398 cases where pharma firms were found overcharging for medicines.

Mar 9, 2016

Parliamentary committee lashes out at MCI for failing to regulate medical education in India

The parliamentary committee called for an overhaul in the medical education sector and also said that the Medical Council of India needs to be restructured.

Mar 9, 2016

WHO seeks financial aid to support health care needs in Syria

More than half of Syria's health facilities are either closed or partially functioning, facing critical shortages in life-saving medicines.

Mar 8, 2016

Alkem Labs gets USFDA approval for Gujarat plant

The Gujarat plant is the sixth of Alkem Laboratories to receive USFDA approval.

Mar 8, 2016

Zydus Pharma Inc recalls 9,504 bottles of antipsychotic tablets

The antipsychotic risperidone tablets were made in India by the group's firm Cadila Healthcare.

Mar 8, 2016

Ajanta pharma gets USFDA nod for migraine drug

The almotriptan malate tablets for acute migraine pain relief are scheduled to be launched in the U.S. shortly.

Mar 8, 2016

Karnataka becomes first state in India to offer free treatment to accident victims

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will launch the Mukhyamantri Santawana Harish Yojna, which offers treatment to accident victims within first 48 hours.

Mar 8, 2016

European regulators launch PRIME for accelerated assessment of promising drugs

European regulators launch scheme to accelerate assessment of promising drugs

The PRIME scheme aims to expedite the approval of promising new drugs by offering enhanced support to medicine developers as they work on clinical trials.

Mar 8, 2016

Strides Shasun to acquire 3 brands for $10 million

Strides Pharma, through its wholly-owned subsidiary of Strides Shasun, will acquire the three brands from Swiss firm Moberg Pharma.

Mar 7, 2016

India will soon have a cheaper, indigenous diagnostic tool for TB

The Indian Council of Medical Research chief said a Bengaluru-based company has made the new diagnostic tool.

Mar 7, 2016

Healthcare reform to make America great again: Donald Trump

Donald Trump releases health care reform plan, says it will make America great again

The Republican candidate claims his seven-point list of initiatives will broaden health care, improve quality and make it more affordable.

Mar 5, 2016

WHO Emergency Committee to discuss link between Zika virus and neurological disorders

The World Health Organization official said the expert committee will work on issuing an advisory to women and travellers after the discussion.

Mar 5, 2016

Siemens to sell healthcare business for Rs 3,050 crore

The transaction is expected to be closed by July 2016, strengthening Siemens' focus on healthcare in India.

Mar 5, 2016

Essential drugs get cheaper as Govt fixes price ceiling of 530 medicines

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has fixed the price ceiling of 530 essential medicines, resulting in reduction in cost of 126 drugs by up to over 40 percent.

Mar 5, 2016

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Health News

Sanofi and Merck to end 22-year vaccine joint venture in Europe

NPPA seeks Rs 4,551 crore from drug-makers for overcharging

Parliamentary committee lashes out at MCI for failing to regulate medical education in India

WHO seeks financial aid to support health care needs in Syria

Alkem Labs gets USFDA approval for Gujarat plant

Zydus Pharma Inc recalls 9,504 bottles of antipsychotic tablets

Ajanta pharma gets USFDA nod for migraine drug

Karnataka becomes first state in India to offer free treatment to accident victims

European regulators launch scheme to accelerate assessment of promising drugs

Strides Shasun to acquire 3 brands for $10 million

India will soon have a cheaper, indigenous diagnostic tool for TB

Donald Trump releases health care reform plan, says it will make America great again

WHO Emergency Committee to discuss link between Zika virus and neurological disorders

Siemens to sell healthcare business for Rs 3,050 crore

Essential drugs get cheaper as Govt fixes price ceiling of 530 medicines

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