USFDA gives tentative approval to Lupin’s drug for treatment of rare genetic disorder Migalastat Capsules (RLD Galafold) had estimated annual sales of USD 388 million in the U.S. (IQVIA MAT December 2023). By Health DeskApril 1, 2024 16:12 IST
Eli Lilly’s obesity drug may face shortage issue in United States; Here’s why It is noteworthy that fraudulent copycats of both Zepbound and Mounjaro are increasing in the market amid this shortage. By Health DeskApril 1, 2024 15:57 IST
World Health Organization publishes new guidelines on prevention and treatment of hepatitis B More than 250 million people live with chronic hepatitis B infection, leading to increasing deaths each year. By Health DeskApril 1, 2024 14:46 IST
USFDA gives nod to Alembic Pharma’s breast cancer drug It is the generic equivalent of Novartis’ Kisqali tablets. By Health DeskApril 1, 2024 14:21 IST
Women four times more likely to have C-sections in private hospitals in India; Sharp uptick reported in C-section deliveries between 2016 and 2021 During the study, the researchers collated and analysed data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) conducted in 2015–2016 and… By Health DeskApril 1, 2024 12:55 IST
Data analytics can play a crucial role in connecting the right patient with right drugs: Jaswinder Chadha, President & CEO, Axtria While many prominent players faced setbacks, including layoffs and product shelving, we remained steadfast, Chadha told Financial Express.com. By Sushmita PandaApril 1, 2024 12:20 IST
Aurobindo Pharma commissions 4 plants to manufacture Penicillin-G and injectable products in Andhra Pradesh The injectable plant can produce 285 millions Vials/Ampoules annually and the Granulated products plant will produce 13,200 tonne annually, Aurobindo… By Health DeskApril 1, 2024 10:54 IST
From Paracetamol to Amoxycillin, samples of 58 commonly-used drugs fail quality test; CDSCO issues alert According to the list, some of the major companies whose samples have been flagged include Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Micro Labs, Sun… By Sushmita PandaApril 1, 2024 10:38 IST
Paracetamol, Azithromycin and other essential medicines to get costly from April 1; Read on to know why This increase in prices comes after medicine prices were hiked by 12 per cent last year and 10 per cent… By Sushmita PandaMarch 31, 2024 17:29 IST
FE Mental Health Series | ‘I lost my very close friend to Postpartum Depression; her death still haunts me’ The WHO also maintains that suicide is an important cause of death among pregnant and postpartum women. Although psychosis is… By Sushmita PandaMarch 31, 2024 12:47 IST
8 ways you’re sabotaging your workout Scrutinise your overall lifestyle to know what isn’t working for you or where you’re going wrong, and things that may… By Shubhangi ShahMarch 31, 2024 02:55 IST
Companies protest minimal rise in drug prices for FY25 NPPA order irks industry coping with high input costs. By Manu KaushikMarch 30, 2024 00:45 IST
5 dead and over 100 hospitalised from recalled Japanese health supplements Kobayashi Pharmaceutical had been selling benikoji products for years, with a million packages sold over the past three fiscal years,… By Associated PressMarch 29, 2024 16:30 IST
Weight-loss drug deals to drive around 4 percent of Gerresheimer yearly growth, reveals CEO Meanwhile, Gerresheimer is already producing products for GLP-1 drugs in Germany and is ramping up a plant in Mexico that… By Health DeskMarch 29, 2024 15:59 IST
People with delirium episodes are at higher risk of developing dementia, reveals study During this study, the researchers analysed anonymized hospital records for more than 110,000 people aged over 65 in New South… By Sushmita PandaMarch 29, 2024 15:01 IST
Avoid THESE pain relief products to prevent dangerous health effects, FDA warns Additionally, when lidocaine is applied over large areas of skin, particularly on irritated or broken skin, for prolonged periods of… By Sushmita PandaMarch 29, 2024 14:07 IST
Lupin gets USFDA nod for its generic drug to treat seizures Eslicarbazepine Acetate Tablets (RLD Aptiom) had estimated annual sales of USD 354 million in the U.S. (IQVIA MAT January 2024). By Health DeskMarch 29, 2024 12:21 IST
Weight management awareness essential to combat obesity crisis in India Abbott’s Leptos (sibutramine hydrochloride) is currently the only approved medication for obesity in India By Health DeskMarch 29, 2024 11:53 IST
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