Wednesday, March 31, 2021

US FDA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Continues to Advance Over-the Counter and Other Screening Test Development

FDA Continues to Advance Over-the Counter and Other Screening Test Development.
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Pharma Reviews: Add pharma staff in drive: Pharmexcil

Indian pharma sector supplied essential medicines to 150 nations during the initial period of the pandemic. Our exports have reached $2.5 billion ...
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Pharma Reviews: Amid AstraZeneca setback, Germany banks on homegrown COVID vaccine

The company, which had never brought a pharmaceutical product to market before, wowed the world last year when it got authorization to sell a ...
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US FDA News: Apotex Corp. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Guanfacine Extended-Release Tablets 2mg Due to Trace Amounts of Quetiapine Fumarate

Weston, Florida, Apotex Corp is voluntarily recalling three (3) lots of Guanfacine Extended-Release Tablets 2mg to the consumer level due to trace amounts of Quetiapine Fumarate in one lot RX1663. Out of an abundance of caution, lots RX1662 and RX1664 are also included in the scope of this voluntary
Read more: Apotex Corp. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Guanfacine Extended-Release Tablets 2mg Due to Trace Amounts of Quetiapine Fumarate

US FDA News: Lamictal (lamotrigine): Drug Safety Communication - Studies Show Increased Risk of Heart Rhythm Problems in Patients with Heart Disease

FDA review of study findings showed a potential increased risk of heart rhythm problems, called arrhythmias, in patients with heart disease who are taking the seizure and mental health medicine lamotrigine (Lamictal).
Read more: Lamictal (lamotrigine): Drug Safety Communication - Studies Show Increased Risk of Heart Rhythm Problems in Patients with Heart Disease

US FDA News: Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) Products Used in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Differ in Complication Rates: FDA Safety Communication

The FDA is informing patients, caregivers, and health care providers about reported differences in complication rates among Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) products in implant-based breast reconstruction.
Read more: Acellular Dermal Matrix (ADM) Products Used in Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Differ in Complication Rates: FDA Safety Communication

US FDA News: Nuri Trading LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Shogun-X 7000, Thumbs Up 7 (Black) 25K, Thumbs Up 7 (White) 11K, 69MODE Blue 69, Due to the Presence of Undeclared Tadalafil, Sildenafil, and/ or Vardenafil

Nuri Trading is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Shogun-X 7000, Thumbs Up 7 (Black) 25K, Thumbs Up 7 (White) 11K, and 69MODE Blue 69 capsules to the consumer level.FDA analyses have found these products to contain undeclared tadalafil, sildenafil, and/orvardenafil.Sildenafil,tadalafil
Read more: Nuri Trading LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Shogun-X 7000, Thumbs Up 7 (Black) 25K, Thumbs Up 7 (White) 11K, 69MODE Blue 69, Due to the Presence of Undeclared Tadalafil, Sildenafil, and/ or Vardenafil

US FDA News: Ummzy LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Thumbs up 7 Red 70K, Shogun-X 15000mg, and Krazy Night Due to the Presence of Undeclared Tadalafil Sildenafil & Vardenafil

Palisades Park, NJ, Ummzy LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Thumbs up 7 Red 70K, Shogun-X 15000mg, and Krazy Nightcapsules to consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to contain undeclared tadalafil sildenafil & Vardenafil. Tadalafil, Sildenafil & Vardenafil are ingredientsknown as
Read more: Ummzy LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Thumbs up 7 Red 70K, Shogun-X 15000mg, and Krazy Night Due to the Presence of Undeclared Tadalafil Sildenafil & Vardenafil

Pharma Reviews: Short-lived romance: Pharma industry facing heat for Covid vaccine failures, greed

Bucking the pandemic: India's on its way to become the world's pharmaceutical hub. The government's focus on supporting the growth of the domestic ...
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Pharma Reviews: Sensex ends 627 pts lower, Nifty below 14700; banks, financials top drags

This is the third pharma acquisition this fiscal for PPS. ... The tech upstart, India's first private company to reach unicorn status with venture funding, ...
Read more: Sensex ends 627 pts lower, Nifty below 14700; banks, financials top drags

Pharma Reviews: Covovax trials begin in India, hope to launch it by Sept : Adar Poonawalla

Zydus Cadila, Alembic Pharma arms recall drugs in US. Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc is voluntarily recalling four lots of Acyclovir Sodium Injection, ...
Read more: Covovax trials begin in India, hope to launch it by Sept : Adar Poonawalla

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Bucking the pandemic: India's on its way to become the world's pharmaceutical hub

Indian pharma companies cater to over half of the global demand for various vaccines, along with 40 per cent of generic drugs demand in the US.
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Pharma Reviews: Recurring nightmare

The Reserve Bank of India had given banks, card networks and online ... India's top pharmaceutical firms including Sun Pharma, Cadila Healthcare, ...
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Pharma Reviews: Bucking the pandemic: India's on its way to become the world's pharmaceutical hub

At present, India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally. Indian pharma companies cater to over half of the global demand for various ...
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Pharma Reviews: COVID-19 Crisis Demonstrated That Rise Of India Is Good For World: Shringla

The foreign secretary said that as health security and health supply chains move up on the priority lists of the world, the Indian pharmaceutical industry ...
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Pharma Reviews: Bucking the pandemic: India on way to become world's pharma hub

Last month, the government had approved a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the pharmaceutical sector, entailing an outlay of Rs 15,000 ...
Read more: Bucking the pandemic: India on way to become world's pharma hub

US FDA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 30, 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 30, 2021
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US FDA News: FDA Allows for First Point-of-Care Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Test to be Used in More Near-Patient Care Settings

FDA announced the use of the Binx Health IO CT/NG Assay at point-of-care settings, such as in physician offices, community-based clinics, urgent care settings, outpatient health care facilities and other patient care settings, operating under a CLIA Waiver.
Read more: FDA Allows for First Point-of-Care Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Test to be Used in More Near-Patient Care Settings

US FDA News: Mammography Problems at Tennessee Women’s Care P.C. in Nashville, TN: FDA Safety Communication

The FDA is alerting patients who had mammograms at Tennessee Women’s Care P.C., located in Nashville, Tennessee, on or after November 1, 2019, about possible problems with the quality of their mammograms.
Read more: Mammography Problems at Tennessee Women’s Care P.C. in Nashville, TN: FDA Safety Communication

Pharma Reviews: Live market updates

Pharma stocks were in the fast lane on Tuesday sharp rise in new Covid-19 cases in major parts of India. At around 1.52 pm, Nifty Pharma was trading at ...
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US FDA News: Bit & Bet LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Thumbs Up 7 Blue 69K Due to Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil

Bit & Bet LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Thumbs Up 7 Blue 69K capsules to consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil. Sildenafil and tadalafil are ingredients known as phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors found in FDA approved produc
Read more: Bit & Bet LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Thumbs Up 7 Blue 69K Due to Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil

Pharma Reviews: Hiring in Indian IT sector to see an uptick this year

Indian IT industry is expected to witness a surge in demand for skills ... "Digitalisation projects undertaken by BFSI, retail, pharma, education and ...
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Pharma Reviews: Closing Bell: Nifty ends above 14800, Sensex jumps over 1100 pts led by IT, metal stocks

Today, all sectors except Bank Nifty and Auto performed well. ... Indian markets have extended their recovery for a second session, boosted by ... the most to today's advance were stocks from the metal, IT, and pharma space.
Read more: Closing Bell: Nifty ends above 14800, Sensex jumps over 1100 pts led by IT, metal stocks

Pharma Reviews: The Vaccine and Beyond: Indian Pharma in 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic and the rush for vaccines to combat it has renewed focus on India's pharmaceutical industry. It is an industry whose global ...
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Monday, March 29, 2021

US FDA News: Antoto-K Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Thumbs Up 7 Red 70K Due to the Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil

Manassas, VA, Antoto-K is voluntarily recalling all lots of Thumbs Up 7 Red 70K, 10 capsules to consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to contain undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil. Sildenafil and Tadalafil are ingredients known as phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors found in FDA appro
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Pharma Reviews: French pharma giant faces verdict on weight loss pill deaths

The drug Mediator was on the market for 33 years and used by about five million people before being pulled in 2009 over fears it could cause serious ...
Read more: French pharma giant faces verdict on weight loss pill deaths

Saturday, March 27, 2021

US FDA News: FDA Approves First Cell-Based Gene Therapy for Adult Patients with Multiple Myeloma

The FDA approved Abecma, the first cell-based gene therapy to treat adult patients with multiple myeloma who have not responded to, or whose disease has returned after, at least four prior lines (different types) of therapy.
Read more: FDA Approves First Cell-Based Gene Therapy for Adult Patients with Multiple Myeloma

Friday, March 26, 2021

US FDA News: Namoo Enterprise LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of PremierZen Black 5000 Due to the Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil

Little Ferry, NJ, Namoo Enterprise LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of PremierZen Black 5000 capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil. Sildenafil and tadalafil, known as phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors,
Read more: Namoo Enterprise LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of PremierZen Black 5000 Due to the Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil

US FDA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 26, 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 26, 2021
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Pharma Reviews: Pharma opportunities between India, Australia identified

Industry body FICCI and Australia-India business body AIBC Thursday jointly organised a roundtable on 'Opportunities and Challenges in ...
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US FDA News: FDA Authorizes Marketing of Device to Improve Gait in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

FDA has authorized marketing of a new device intended for use as a short-term treatment of gait deficit due to mild to moderate symptoms from multiple sclerosis.
Read more: FDA Authorizes Marketing of Device to Improve Gait in Multiple Sclerosis Patients

US FDA News: FDA Approves First in the World Device to Treat Patients with Congenital Heart Disease

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first in the world non-surgical heart valve to treat pediatric and adult patients with a native or surgically-repaired right ventricular outflow tract, the part of the heart that carries blood out of the right ventricle to the lungs.
Read more: FDA Approves First in the World Device to Treat Patients with Congenital Heart Disease

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Innovation, adoption of new technologies would be key to tap huge opportunities, DoP Secretary

As India added sizable production capacity for various critical care items like ... "The medical device industry in India consists of large MNCs as well as ...
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Pharma Reviews: Top stocks in focus: Power Grid, Engineers India, Oil India, Prestige, Pharma stocks

... Capital of Meghbela Infitel Cable & Broadband Private Limited through its material subsidiary company namely Indian Cable Net Company Limited.
Read more: Top stocks in focus: Power Grid, Engineers India, Oil India, Prestige, Pharma stocks

US FDA News: S&B Shopper LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Imperial Extreme 2000mg Due to Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil

S&B Shopper LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of Imperial Extreme 2000mg capsules, to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found this product to contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil. Sildenafil and tadalafil are ingredients known as phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors found in FDA approv
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Pharma Reviews: Need for integration of various regulatory agencies with a single-window system: DoP Secretary

“The medical device industry in India consists of large MNCs as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) growing at an unprecedented scale.
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US FDA News: FDA Approves New indication for Drug to Treat Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity in Pediatric Patients

FDA approves drug to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO), a bladder dysfunction related to neurological impairment, in children ages three years and older.
Read more: FDA Approves New indication for Drug to Treat Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity in Pediatric Patients

US FDA News: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Acyclovir Sodium Injection, 50 mg/mL Due to Crystallization

Pennington, NJ, Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. is voluntarily recalling four lots of Acyclovir Sodium Injection, 50 mg/mL, 10 mL and 20 mL vials, to the Hospital/User level after receiving several complaints of crystallization in vials. Administration of crystalized Acyclovir Sodium Injection, 50
Read more: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Acyclovir Sodium Injection, 50 mg/mL Due to Crystallization

US FDA News: Benzedrex (propylhexedrine): Drug Safety Communication - FDA Warns that Abuse and Misuse of the Nasal Decongestant Causes Serious Harm

Abuse and misuse of OTC nasal decongestant propylhexedrine can lead to serious harm such as heart and mental health problems. Some of these complications, which include fast or abnormal heart rhythm, high blood pressure, and paranoia, can lead to hospitalization, disability, or death.
Read more: Benzedrex (propylhexedrine): Drug Safety Communication - FDA Warns that Abuse and Misuse of the Nasal Decongestant Causes Serious Harm

US FDA News: BD Expands Voluntary Recall of ChloraPrep™ 3 mL Applicator Nationwide to Include All U.S. States

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, has revised its press release dated March 19, 2021 relating to an expanded voluntary recall that was initiated on June 23, 2020 for specified catalog numbers of the ChloraPrep™ 3 mL applicator due to possible fungal con
Read more: BD Expands Voluntary Recall of ChloraPrep™ 3 mL Applicator Nationwide to Include All U.S. States

US FDA News: Durisan Hand Sanitizer Recall Due to Microbial Contamination

Sanit Technologies LLC d/b/a Durisan announces a voluntary recall of the lots listed in the table below of Durisan Antimicrobial Hand Sanitizer, Non-Alcohol products in various sizes listed. The products are being recalled due to microbial contamination. Specifically, out of specification results fo
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Five technology trends in the pharma industry

Owing to the ever-evolving scenario of the healthcare segment in India especially the telehealth and pharma industry, there has been a huge demand ...
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Pharma Reviews: Share Market Highlights: Sensex nose-dives to end 871 pts down, Nifty closes at 14549; RIL, bank ...

Bank Nifty nose-dived 2.6% to end at 33,293. Nifty Pharma was the only sectoral index to close with gains. India VIX leapt 8% to close above 22 levels.
Read more: Share Market Highlights: Sensex nose-dives to end 871 pts down, Nifty closes at 14549; RIL, bank ...

US FDA News: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Telmisartan Tablets, USP, 20 mg Due to Label Mix-Up

Bridgewater, NJ, Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc is voluntarily recalling one lot of Telmisartan Tablets, USP, 20 mg, packaged in 30-count bottles, Lot No. 1905005661 to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to a market complaint received which stated that one bottle labelled as 30-cou
Read more: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Telmisartan Tablets, USP, 20 mg Due to Label Mix-Up

US FDA News: Medtronic Recalls Affinity Pixie™ Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance™ Biosurface for Possible High Levels of Endotoxins

Affinity Pixie Oxygenator and CVR are used in pediatric patients for cardiopulmonary bypass. Affected devices may cause more exposure to endotoxins.

Read more: Medtronic Recalls Affinity Pixie™ Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance™ Biosurface for Possible High Levels of Endotoxins

Pharma Reviews: Share Market Highlights: Sensex ends 871 pts lower, Nifty at 14549; M&M, SBI, IndusInd, Axis ...

"Indian market witnessed across-the-board selling amidst high volatility owing to weak global cues and spike in Covid cases. All sectors barring pharma ...
Read more: Share Market Highlights: Sensex ends 871 pts lower, Nifty at 14549; M&M, SBI, IndusInd, Axis ...

Pharma Reviews: Ensuring Zero Compromise of Healthcare Systems

Faster innovations in new drug discovery is one highlight revolving around today's pharmaceutical industry. India's success story in vaccines for this ...
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Pharma Reviews: Stock Market Live: Sensex slips 600 points, Nifty around 14650; banks, metals drag most

Stock Market Live: Indian indices were trading lower on Wednesday amid weakness in global markets, with major sectors, barring pharma, witnessing ...
Read more: Stock Market Live: Sensex slips 600 points, Nifty around 14650; banks, metals drag most

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Monday, March 22, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Saurabh Chandra, Ex-Amazon and Flipkart veteran joins BCG India as Managing Director

Technology advancement has brought about a revolution in the medical industry and it has led to significant growth of the sector. ETHealthWorld; March ...
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Pharma Reviews: Pharma Stocks Continue To Remain Under Pressure: Time To Accumulate?

India has a stronghold in the pharma space because: DOMINATING GLOBALLY: Our pharma sector caters to half the global vaccine demand, ~25% of ...
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Pharma Reviews: Covid-19 vaccine: Virchow Biotech to make 200 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V in India

The announcement follows similar deals with Indian pharmaceutical firms Gland Pharma, Stelis Biopharma and Hetero. "Virchow's proven capabilities in ...
Read more: Covid-19 vaccine: Virchow Biotech to make 200 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V in India

Pharma Reviews: Share Market Highlights: Sensex ends 87 pts lower, Nifty at 14736; IndusInd, ICICI Bank, RIL top ...

The Indian stock market ended on flat note, paring early losses, tracking ... Adani Ports and Sun Pharma are the top gainers on Nifty on the flip side ...
Read more: Share Market Highlights: Sensex ends 87 pts lower, Nifty at 14736; IndusInd, ICICI Bank, RIL top ...

Pharma Reviews: Stock Market Highlights: Sensex falls 87 points, Nifty ends flat; banks suffer; IT, pharma stocks gain

Stock Market Highlights: Indian equity benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty recovered from day's lows to end marginally lower Monday amid weak ...
Read more: Stock Market Highlights: Sensex falls 87 points, Nifty ends flat; banks suffer; IT, pharma stocks gain

US FDA News: FDA Warns Companies Illegally Selling Over-the-Counter CBD Products for Pain Relief

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to two companies for selling products labeled as containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Read more: FDA Warns Companies Illegally Selling Over-the-Counter CBD Products for Pain Relief

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Pharma Reviews: CAIT alleges violation of Drugs & Cosmetics Act by e-pharmacies

"Our nascent industry is just 2-3 per cent of the large and growing Indian Pharma market, and as an industry we are providing customers service and ...
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Pharma Reviews: CAIT alleges violation of Drugs & Cosmetics Act by e-pharmacies

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) wrote to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Health Minister Harshvardhan and Defence ...
Read more: CAIT alleges violation of Drugs & Cosmetics Act by e-pharmacies

Friday, March 19, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Prices of medicines to go up a tad; companies seek 20% jump

Once the pandemic surged in China early last year, there was a disruption in supplies leading to higher costs for Indian drug importers. Further, China ...
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Pharma Reviews: EP-122 Pelosi defends citizenship to illegals, 21 States sue Biden, India to allow 74% FDI in ...

So, is this just sort of like India's way to try and rebuild its APIs for the Pharma sector is that you're reading too? Sridhar Chityala: It is rebuilding the ...
Read more: EP-122 Pelosi defends citizenship to illegals, 21 States sue Biden, India to allow 74% FDI in ...

Pharma Reviews: India's Stelis Biopharma to make 200 million doses of Sputnik V vaccine

Stelis' pact with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) follows similar deals struck by Indian pharmaceutical firms Gland Pharma and Hetero to ...
Read more: India's Stelis Biopharma to make 200 million doses of Sputnik V vaccine

Pharma Reviews: “Post-COVID: Indian businesses could focus on Pharma, electric vehicles, medical devices and ...

Some of the areas which could be explored by Indian companies to focus on in Mexico are: Export of pharmaceutical products including vaccines, ...
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Pharma Reviews: Sanjaya Baru: Canada, South Korea and Vietnam will seek membership of a Quad Plus

When Russia brought together Brazil, China and India to launch a ... For the Indian pharmaceuticals industry, that has for many years faced an ...
Read more: Sanjaya Baru: Canada, South Korea and Vietnam will seek membership of a Quad Plus

US FDA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First Machine Learning-Based Screening Device to Identify Certain Biomarkers That May Indicate COVID-19 Infection

Today, the FDA authorized the first machine learning-based COVID-19 screening device that identifies certain biomarkers that are indicative of some types of conditions, such as hypercoagulation (a condition causing blood to clot more easily than normal).
Read more: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First Machine Learning-Based Screening Device to Identify Certain Biomarkers That May Indicate COVID-19 Infection

US FDA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 19, 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 19, 2021
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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Pharma Reviews: India has 100 unicorn startups and here's what they do [see full list]

Emcure Pharmaceuticals is an Indian pharmaceutical company that manufactures tablets, capsules, and injectables. In 2020, Emcure promoters ...
Read more: India has 100 unicorn startups and here's what they do [see full list]

Pharma Reviews: Sensex ends 585 pts lower; Nifty at 14557.85; banks, IT, pharma stocks bleed

Market closing: Benchmark Indian equity indices shed their gains on Thursday despite a strong start. The Sensex closed at 49,216.52, down 585.10 ...
Read more: Sensex ends 585 pts lower; Nifty at 14557.85; banks, IT, pharma stocks bleed

Pharma Reviews: Worried over cocktail drugs flooding market, drug price regulator & ICMR team up to check usage

To that end, the drug price watchdog, the National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority (NPPA), will work with the Indian Council of Medical Research ...
Read more: Worried over cocktail drugs flooding market, drug price regulator & ICMR team up to check usage

Pharma Reviews: How will Pharma 2021 unfold?

As seen in 2020, biosimilars will continue to take a share of the market and substitute generic products demand in 2021. Indian pharma companies such ...
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Market LIVE Updates: Indices off day's high with Nifty below 14800; IT & pharma stocks drag

Very good news for the bulls! A concern in India is the second wave of Covid attack in parts of the country, particularly in Maharashtra. But, going by ...
Read more: Market LIVE Updates: Indices off day's high with Nifty below 14800; IT & pharma stocks drag

Pharma Reviews: Centre given a crash course on how the country became the 'Pharmacy of the World'

The Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (Fera) of 1973 diluted the equity holdings of multinational companies and allowed Indian pharmaceutical ...
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Pharma Reviews: Vardhman Health Specialities forays into Adult Immunisation

We also work with some of the biggest and leading pharma companies for their ... Pneumococcal infections kill 40,000 people every year in India.
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US FDA News: FDA Permits Marketing of First SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Test Using Traditional Premarket Review Process

The FDA grants marketing status to BioFire Diagnostics LLC for its BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1. This is the first SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic test that the FDA has granted full marketing status to in the U.S. since the start of the public health emergency.
Read more: FDA Permits Marketing of First SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Test Using Traditional Premarket Review Process

US FDA News: ACIST Recalls Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter Due to Risk of Broken O-Ring Pieces Flushing into Arteries During Use

ACIST Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter images the arteries. Some catheters may get damaged and the pieces may flush into the arteries during use.
Read more: ACIST Recalls Kodama Intravascular Ultrasound Catheter Due to Risk of Broken O-Ring Pieces Flushing into Arteries During Use

US FDA News: PNHC, LLC d/b/a Heal the World Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Heal the World Hand Sanitizer Packaged in 9.6 Ounce Bottles Because They Resemble Small Water Bottles

PNHC, LLC, d/b/a Heal the World, is voluntarily recalling all lots of Heal the World hand sanitizer packaged in 9.6 fl. oz containers to the consumer level. The products are being recalled because they resemble 9.6ounce water bottles. The recall does not affect any other Hand Sanitizer products f
Read more: PNHC, LLC d/b/a Heal the World Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Heal the World Hand Sanitizer Packaged in 9.6 Ounce Bottles Because They Resemble Small Water Bottles

Pharma Reviews: CRS Indian Chapter organises international virtual symposium

Dr Ijeoma Uchegbu, Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College, London, UK was the Keynote speaker of ...
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Pharma Reviews: India's Gland Pharma to make up to 252 million Sputnik V vaccine doses

Shares of Gland Pharma, which is backed by China-based Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd, surged as much as 9.5% to hit a record ...
Read more: India's Gland Pharma to make up to 252 million Sputnik V vaccine doses

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Monday, March 15, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Dr Cyrus Poonawalla receives BioSpectrum Lifetime Achievement Award 2020

India's top biotech companies were honoured. ... Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal Sciences, Christian Medical College, Vellore; Deepanwita ...
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US FDA News: Risk of Device Component Breaking in Patients with Stryker’s STAR Ankle: FDA Safety Communication

The FDA is informing patients, caregivers and health care providers of risk of device component breaking in patients with Stryker’s STAR Ankle Replacements.
Read more: Risk of Device Component Breaking in Patients with Stryker’s STAR Ankle: FDA Safety Communication

Pharma Reviews: Hyderabad, a true global city

India Skills 2021 report stated that several highly educated and skilled ... “Hyderabad-based pharma companies have created vaccines, drugs and ...
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Pharma Reviews: Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty down 1%; financials bleed, as metals gain

Indian indices shed points on Monday, despite positive cues from Asian ... in India under the brand name Brivasure, an anti-epileptic drug, after receiving ... The company's stock was trading at ₹2,688.45, down 3.03% at 2:36 pm.
Read more: Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty down 1%; financials bleed, as metals gain

Pharma Reviews: Biospectrum India hosts Biospectrum Excellence Awards 2020

Top Indian MedTech company (Indian) – Transasia Bio Medicals Ltd, ... TOP CDMO company -Piramal Pharma Solutions, Mumbai; TOP CRMO ...
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Pharma Reviews: Medical sector incentive rate under PLI scheme should be revised to 10 percent: Transasia

The five percent incentive rate is "inadequate" and should be increased to facilitate Indian companies to produce medical devices not only for the ...
Read more: Medical sector incentive rate under PLI scheme should be revised to 10 percent: Transasia

Pharma Reviews: Stock Market Live: Sensex drops 900 points, Nifty below 14800; banks, financials bleed

Stock Market Live: Indian indices were trading over 1.5 percent lower on ... all sectors with banks, financials, and pharma sectors dragging the most.
Read more: Stock Market Live: Sensex drops 900 points, Nifty below 14800; banks, financials bleed

Sunday, March 14, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Market LIVE Updates: Sensex cracks 650 pts, Nifty below 14900; MTAR Technologies lists with 82 ...

... Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The client list includes Daimler India, Tata Motors, Tata Cummins, Mahindra & Mahindra, Simpson & Co.
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Saturday, March 13, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Despite Covid-19, fresh investments flowing into Gujarat's pharma sector

Currently, the Indian pharmaceutical industry size is estimated at $41 billion (approximately Rs 3 lakh crore). Market experts feel that the size of the ...
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Pharma Reviews: Five EU states seek summit on 'unfair' vaccine handouts

... claiming that "deliveries of vaccine doses by pharma companies to individual EU member states are not being implemented on an equal basis.".
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Pharma Reviews: Agilent continues to focus on strategic M&A, R&D investment to expand product portfolio

Although Indian companies are known for producing generic pharma drugs, many companies are now moving into the global biopharma market to ...
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Friday, March 12, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Slideshow | Gainers & Losers: 10 stocks that moved the most on March 12

The Biolyse Pharma decision may make other pharma companies in India and elsewhere to take notice. Indian Intellectual Property (IP) laws have a ...
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US FDA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 12, 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 12, 2021
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Pharma Reviews: Canadian company requests for licence to manufacture J&J's COVID-19 vaccine, may stir up ...

The Biolyse Pharma decision may make other pharma companies in India ... the Indian government decision to allow access to life-saving medicine.
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Pharma Reviews: QUAD summit to announce major Covid-19 vaccines, climate change and tech initiatives: US officials

Washington: The first Quad summit of the leaders of the US, India, Australia and Japan on Friday ... Achieving global vaccination and ending the pandemic absolutely requires expanding vaccine manufacturing and ... $3.2 billion was one among the largest transactions in Indian pharmaceuticals industry.
Read more: QUAD summit to announce major Covid-19 vaccines, climate change and tech initiatives: US officials

Pharma Reviews: Indian HealthTech industry to grow at 39 percent CAGR: Report

The report, however, also mentioned that the sector also faces certain headwinds such as uncertainty over notification of e-pharma rules, consumer ...
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US FDA News: Potential for False Results with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza Test for use on cobas Liat System-Letter to Clinical Laboratory Staff, Point-of-Care Facility Staff, and Health Care Providers

Leaking assay tubes and abnormal PCR cycling can cause erroneous results. Read the letter for recommendations.
Read more: Potential for False Results with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. cobas SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza Test for use on cobas Liat System-Letter to Clinical Laboratory Staff, Point-of-Care Facility Staff, and Health Care Providers

US FDA News: Combat Medical Systems, LLC, Recalls Valkyrie LTOWB Collection, Valkyrie LTOWB Administration, Low Titer Type O FWB Transfusion Set, Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set, Fresh Whole Blood Donor Set for Possible Broken or Bent Needles

Combat Medical convenience kits are used for field typing, blood collection, and blood transfusion. A bent or disconnected needle may prevent the kit from working properly.
Read more: Combat Medical Systems, LLC, Recalls Valkyrie LTOWB Collection, Valkyrie LTOWB Administration, Low Titer Type O FWB Transfusion Set, Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Set, Fresh Whole Blood Donor Set for Possible Broken or Bent Needles

Pharma Reviews: Indian healthtech sector to see 39% CAGR: Report

Indian healthtech sector to see 39% CAGR: Report. Most telemedicine service providers such as Portea Medical and Practo ...
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Explained: What Covaxin's 81% interim vaccine efficacy means?

The Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer in partnership with the Indian Council of Medical Research began the phase 3 study of Covaxin in ...
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Pharma Reviews: Sensex ends 254 points higher, Nifty at 15174; IT, metals, pharma lead gains

The company won orders worth ₹160 crore from the government of India's electric locomotive manufacturer, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), ...
Read more: Sensex ends 254 points higher, Nifty at 15174; IT, metals, pharma lead gains

Pharma Reviews: India Coronavirus Dispatch: Drugs remdesivir, favipiravir see record sales

The Indian pharma industry launched 44 new antiviral brands last year, compared to just 10 launches in the prior year, according to the data by ...
Read more: India Coronavirus Dispatch: Drugs remdesivir, favipiravir see record sales

Pharma Reviews: Indian Pharma market growth moderates in February albeit on a high base

Indian pharmaceuticals market's growth moderated further to 1.1% year-on-year in February 2021 compared with 12.1% in February 2020. Also ...
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Pharma Reviews: Need to maintain Indian Pharma's export competitiveness with RoDTEP

It must be noted that the Indian pharmaceutical companies were one of the principal beneficiaries under MEIS, as they exported close to $20 billion ...
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

US FDA News: Bryant Ranch Prepack Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Spironolactone 25 mg and 50 mg Tablets Due to Mislabeling with the Incorrect Strength

Bryant Ranch Prepack is voluntarily recalling 4 lots of Spironolactone tablets to the consumer level.
Read more: Bryant Ranch Prepack Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Spironolactone 25 mg and 50 mg Tablets Due to Mislabeling with the Incorrect Strength

US FDA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 9, 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 9, 2021
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Pharma Reviews: Remdesivir, favipiravir sales zoom to record Rs 1000 crore in 7 months in Covid year

According to the data by research firm IQVIA, accessed by ThePrint, the Indian pharma industry launched 44 new antiviral brands in 2020, against just ...
Read more: Remdesivir, favipiravir sales zoom to record Rs 1000 crore in 7 months in Covid year

Pharma Reviews: NGT clears PET bottles for pharma packaging

PET clearly is an inseparable packaging of several products,” says Dr Rao VSV Vadlamudi, Former President, Indian Pharmaceutical Association.
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Monday, March 8, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Indian Pharma Market's Growth Moderates Further In February: Motilal Oswal

These reports offer BloombergQuint's subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy. Motilal Oswal ...
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Pharma Reviews: Indian companies eyeing on acquiring the fast-growing brand BETADINE, owned by Win-Medicare ...

Pharmaceutical sector of Indian industry has come a long way since India gained its independence. In the post-independence era (i.e., post 1947), the ...
Read more: Indian companies eyeing on acquiring the fast-growing brand BETADINE, owned by Win-Medicare ...

Pharma Reviews: Top 10 Chemical Companies In India In 2021

Headquartered in Mumbai, India, Aarti Industries ltd. was founded in 1975. A leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and chemicals. 9. Coromandel ...
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Pharma Reviews: Medical crowdfunding has emerged as an alternate method of financing healthcare: Irfan Bashir

So, all in all, we can say that the medical crowdfunding industry in India is a booming industry, and its growth is bound to proliferate in the future.
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Pharma Reviews: Is Women's Health gaining momentum?

It also introduced India's first small-sized calcium tablet which, market ... In today's times, pharma companies in the women's healthcare space are ...
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Pharma Reviews: The Viewpoint: India pushes for continued growth in the Pharma Sector

India continues to be the world's largest supplier of cost-effective generic drugs. The Indian pharmaceutical industry has performed strongly over the past ...
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Pharma Reviews: Indian companies eyeing on acquiring the fast-growing brand BETADINE owned by Win-Medicare ...

New Delhi, 8th March, 2021: Today, the Indian Pharma industry stands at Rs. 154,000 crore and amongst the leading driving force for Indian economy.
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Pharma Reviews: How doctor-turned-entrepreneur Chaitra Harsha wants to build India's next big CRO from Mysore

Most Indian medical graduates don't see research as a promising option. ... currently the investors in India are geared towards services or IT sectors ...
Read more: How doctor-turned-entrepreneur Chaitra Harsha wants to build India's next big CRO from Mysore

Pharma Reviews: India Inc's overseas direct investment declines 31pc to $1.85 bn in Feb

India Inc's overseas direct investment declines 31pc to $1.85 bn in Feb ... Of the total investment made by Indian companies in foreign markets, USD ... in its wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore), and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries ...
Read more: India Inc's overseas direct investment declines 31pc to $1.85 bn in Feb

Pharma Reviews: Market LIVE Updates: Nifty holds 15K, Sensex trade higher; SBI, Tata Motors most active

Aarti Speciality Chemicals (ASCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aarti Drugs, stands out to be one of the beneficiaries of the Government of India's ...
Read more: Market LIVE Updates: Nifty holds 15K, Sensex trade higher; SBI, Tata Motors most active

Pharma Reviews: Why pharma sales function has too few women?

A pharma association data says that while the average percentage of women in most sectors in India is between 15- 35%, in the pharma industry, it is ...
Read more: Why pharma sales function has too few women?

Sunday, March 7, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Alniche has planned to enter contract manufacturing through EffiKasia Lifesciences

Indian pharmaceutical products are having excellent credibility in other countries hence India features among the top five pharma exporters in the world.
Read more: Alniche has planned to enter contract manufacturing through EffiKasia Lifesciences

Pharma Reviews: Covid vaccine rollout 'India's gift' to world in combating pandemic: Scientist

In addition, India is one of the fourth largest destinations in Asia for medical devices manufacturing and many US companies have expressed interest in ...
Read more: Covid vaccine rollout 'India's gift' to world in combating pandemic: Scientist

Pharma Reviews: Chinese hackers target Indian vaccine makers SII, Bharat Biotech, says security firm

"The real motivation here is actually exfiltrating intellectual property and getting competitive advantage over Indian pharmaceutical companies," said ...
Read more: Chinese hackers target Indian vaccine makers SII, Bharat Biotech, says security firm

Pharma Reviews: February 2021 turned out to be slow month for Indian Pharma: AIOCD-AWACS data

New Delhi: COVID crisis showed a negative impact on the Indian pharmaceutical market (IPM) in February as the recent data from market research ...
Read more: February 2021 turned out to be slow month for Indian Pharma: AIOCD-AWACS data

Pharma Reviews: COVID-19 vaccine rollout 'India's gift' to world in combating pandemic: Scientist

... as the authority on vaccinations, is working on an affordable coronavirus vaccine in collaboration with Indian pharmaceutical companies. There is ...
Read more: COVID-19 vaccine rollout 'India's gift' to world in combating pandemic: Scientist

Saturday, March 6, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Centre ignoring state's pleas for new project sanctions, says KTR

No company would like to invest under the Make in India programme ... major states, delaying establishment of pharma industries here," he alleged.
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Pharma Reviews: PLI scheme likely to boost India's manufacturing output by $520 billion in 5 years: PM Modi

Medical Dialogues is health news portal designed to update medical and healthcare professionals but does not limit/block other interested parties from ...
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Pharma Reviews: Govt mulls launching PLI scheme for chemical sector

Gowda said the Budget has provided a boost to the Indian pharmaceutical sector. "The big push for the pharma sector is being seen as an attempt to ...
Read more: Govt mulls launching PLI scheme for chemical sector

Friday, March 5, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Explore the world of pharmacy through India's best varsities

Welcome to the world of pharmaceutical science. No, when I say pharma, I don't refer to the person sitting behind the counter and selling medicines, ...
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Pharma Reviews: High time to strengthen storage and supply chain logistics: JB Chowhan

Current trends in the Indian Logistics and Supply Chain sector · You work with some of the biggest pharma companies to support them with their ...
Read more: High time to strengthen storage and supply chain logistics: JB Chowhan

US FDA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Adaptive Biotechnologies T-Detect COVID Test

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the T-Detect COVID Test developed by Adaptive Biotechnologies. The T-Detect COVID Test is a next generation sequencing based test to aid in identifying individuals with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Read more: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Adaptive Biotechnologies T-Detect COVID Test

US FDA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 5, 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 5, 2021
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Pharma Reviews: Place economics above politics: KTR to Centre

No company would like to invest under the 'Make in India' programme ... over 12,000 acres land for Hyderabad Pharma City, he said the Centre has ...
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Pharma Reviews: Production incentive schemes to increase India's manufacturing output by $520 billion: PM Modi

With PLI in auto and pharma, there would be very less need for costly imports, and there is a similar case in medical equipment and raw materials of ...
Read more: Production incentive schemes to increase India's manufacturing output by $520 billion: PM Modi

Pharma Reviews: PM Modi's words of praise for private sector will reinvigorate local businesses, entrepreneurs: SK ...

As India comes out of its COVID19 economic recovery, the Indian ... “PM Modi's public acknowledgement of Indian private sector's contribution to ... to our IT industry to our current pride, the pharma industry, private sector contribution ...
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Pharma Reviews: Caring and curing since 1994 - Lifecare Neuro Products Ltd.

New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI/SRV Media): Lifecare Neuro Products ... registered Indian Pharma Company that is engaged in the manufacturing, ...
Read more: Caring and curing since 1994 - Lifecare Neuro Products Ltd.

Pharma Reviews: Lincoln pharma told to revise package insert before launching Sildenafil Citrate Oral Spray in ...

... insert before launching Sildenafil Citrate Oral Spray in Indian market ... New Delhi: Pharma Company, Lincoln Pharmaceuticals has been directed ...
Read more: Lincoln pharma told to revise package insert before launching Sildenafil Citrate Oral Spray in ...

US FDA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Authorization for First Molecular Non-Prescription, At-Home Test

FDA issues an EUA for the Cue COVID-19 Test for Home and OTC Use, a molecular nucleic acid amplification test and the first molecular test authorized for OTC without a prescription.
Read more: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Authorization for First Molecular Non-Prescription, At-Home Test

US FDA News: FDA Announces New Actions Aimed at Further Reducing Toxic Elements in Food for Babies, Young Children

FDA is announcing new actions aimed at further preventing or reducing chemical hazards that may be present in foods for babies and young children.
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

US FDA News: FDA Alerts Public about Improper Use of Thermal Imaging Devices; Warns Firms for Illegally Offering Thermal Imaging Systems for Sale

FDA alerted users of thermal imaging systems intended to measure body temperature that improper use of the systems may provide inaccurate temperature readings. FDA also issued several Warning Letters to certain firms offering unapproved, uncleared, and unauthorized thermal imaging systems for sale.
Read more: FDA Alerts Public about Improper Use of Thermal Imaging Devices; Warns Firms for Illegally Offering Thermal Imaging Systems for Sale

US FDA News: Improper Use of Thermal Imaging Devices: FDA Safety Communication

The FDA is alerting consumers, health care providers and users that improper use of thermal imaging devices may provide inaccurate temperature readings.
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Pharma Reviews: Aside from Adar Poonawalla, here are other rich Indian businessmen in the vaccine industry you ...

There were a string of players from the Indian pharma industry who laid foot in the vaccine race. With this feature, we list down two of the richest ...
Read more: Aside from Adar Poonawalla, here are other rich Indian businessmen in the vaccine industry you ...

Pharma Reviews: India offers Gandhi's talisman to new WTO chief

Also Read | How citizen data led India's covid battle ... by the developed countries holding it will come with huge cost to the pharmaceutical industry. India has in turn asked why the commercial interests of Big Pharma alone are being ...
Read more: India offers Gandhi's talisman to new WTO chief

Pharma Reviews: Indian airfreight industry is leading world cargo today: HK Vithalani

... News (itln.in), he noted that the Indian airfreight industry is leading the world cargo today, be it pharma, machinery, garments, perishables or spares.
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Pharma Reviews: Disruptions And Phrama-Nutra Business Opportunities For 2021-22

The pandemic has proven that Indian healthcare industry is one of the most responsive industries for supplying key medicines across globe; ...
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Pharma Reviews: Sensex tanks 599 points, Nifty ends below 15081; HDFC twins, RIL drag

Indian equity benchmark indices closed lower amid pressure from global selloffs and ... However, in the international market, gold was trading 0.02% higher at ... Alembic Pharma was down 0.97% at 10:55 am to ₹920.20 a piece.
Read more: Sensex tanks 599 points, Nifty ends below 15081; HDFC twins, RIL drag

Pharma Reviews: Opened up space sector, DRDO to boost research: Modi

“In India of the 21st century, we have to keep the 19th century mindset ... Seven national institutes on pharmaceutical education and research have ...
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Pharma Reviews: 'Irresponsible behavior': China's Foreign Ministry denies report stating Chinese hackers 'actively ...

China's foreign ministry denied allegations by cyber intelligence firm ... The target companies are the top pharma companies in India, the US, the UK, ...
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US FDA News: Federal judge enters permanent injunction against New York-based dietary supplement manufacturer

A dietary supplement manufacturer and two of its executives have been ordered by a federal court to stop manufacturing, holding, or distributing any articles of food, including dietary supplements.
Read more: Federal judge enters permanent injunction against New York-based dietary supplement manufacturer

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Indian origin pharmacist jailed for selling prescription-only medicines in black market in UK

Balkeet Singh Khaira, who worked at his mother's Khaira Pharmacy on the high street in West Bromwich, was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on ...
Read more: Indian origin pharmacist jailed for selling prescription-only medicines in black market in UK

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Pharma Reviews: Biocon Biologics appoints Susheel Umesh as CCO for emerging markets

Susheel has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, having worked in India, France and Sub-Saharan Africa for leading global ...
Read more: Biocon Biologics appoints Susheel Umesh as CCO for emerging markets

Pharma Reviews: Indian 'atmanirbharta' in space and pharmaceuticals is an exception. It must be the norm

The launch of Brazil's Amazonia-1 satellite by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) comes weeks after India allowed the export of COVID-19 ...
Read more: Indian 'atmanirbharta' in space and pharmaceuticals is an exception. It must be the norm

Pharma Reviews: 10 Hyderabad billionaires on Global Rich List

Of the top 10 Hyderabad billionaires, seven are from pharmaceuticals ... Reliance chief Mukesh Ambani led the Indian billionaire's list with a wealth of ...
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Pharma Reviews: Biocon appoints Susheel Umesh as COO, Emerging Markets

Umesh has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, having worked in India, France and Sub-Saharan Africa for leading global ...
Read more: Biocon appoints Susheel Umesh as COO, Emerging Markets

Pharma Reviews: Biocon Biologics appoints susheel Umesh as chief commercial officer for emerging mkts

Susheel has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, having ... France and Sub-Saharan Africa for leading global pharma companies. ... formulations of an Indian biotech company as its Chief Executive Officer.
Read more: Biocon Biologics appoints susheel Umesh as chief commercial officer for emerging mkts

US FDA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 2, 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: March 2, 2021
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Pharma Reviews: Biocon's biosimilars subsidiary Biocon Biologics appoints Susheel Umesh as Chief Commercial ...

Susheel has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceuticals industry, having worked in India, France and Sub-Saharan Africa. Mar 02, 2021 01:03 ...
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Monday, March 1, 2021

Pharma Reviews: NITI Aayog Member VK Saraswat Bats For An Independent Ministry For Pharmaceutical Sector

In a bid to expand and consolidate the efforts for the growth and development of India's booming pharmaceutical sector, NITI Aayog's member VK ...
Read more: NITI Aayog Member VK Saraswat Bats For An Independent Ministry For Pharmaceutical Sector

Pharma Reviews: Chinese hackers target Indian vaccine makers SII and Bharat Biotech: Report

"The healthcare industry, and particularly, pharmaceutical companies, has been thrust directly under global spotlight. While the world stumbles in its ...
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Pharma Reviews: Transforming People, Process and Technology… a long-term marathon, not a sprint!

Rakesh Rathi: Collectively, the top 20 pharmaceutical companies spend ... Serum Institute of India, for example, has deals with AstraZeneca and ...
Read more: Transforming People, Process and Technology… a long-term marathon, not a sprint!

US FDA News: Medtronic Recalls HVAD Pump Implant Kits Due to Delayed or Failed Restart After the Pump is Stopped

The HeartWare HVAD system pump is used in patients with heart failure. Some pumps had delayed or failed restarts, which may cause serious risk to patients.
Read more: Medtronic Recalls HVAD Pump Implant Kits Due to Delayed or Failed Restart After the Pump is Stopped

US FDA News: FDA Authorizes First Robotically-Assisted Surgical Device for Performing Transvaginal Hysterectomy

FDA authorizes marketing of the Hominis Surgical System, a new robotically-assisted surgical device (RASD) that can help facilitate transvaginal hysterectomy in certain patients.
Read more: FDA Authorizes First Robotically-Assisted Surgical Device for Performing Transvaginal Hysterectomy

US FDA News: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Authorization for Quidel QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Quidel QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test.
Read more: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues Authorization for Quidel QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test