Pharma & Biotech

Granules India receives tentative USFDA approval for generic ADHD amphetamine extended-release tablets

Granules India said its subsidiary Granules Pharmaceuticals received USFDA tentative approval for generic amphetamine extended-release tablets for ADHD, with FDA-determined eligibility for 180-day exclusivity.

Delhi High Court seeks Novo Nordisk reply on Natco Pharma plea to revoke semaglutide patent

The Delhi High Court asked Novo Nordisk to respond to Natco Pharma’s petition seeking revocation of Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide patent, which is set to expire in March.

India bans manufacture and sale of oral nimesulide above 100 mg

India's government banned all oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg due to health risks, following ICMR's recommendation.

Obesity drugs shed niche tag, set to gain more weight in India pharma

India's obesity drug market has grown ten-fold in five years and is poised for further expansion with the entry of low-cost generics making treatments more accessible.

FDA approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill for weight loss in adults with obesity

FDA approved Wegovy pill for chronic weight loss, offering a daily oral alternative to weekly injections.

U.S. FDA approves oral Wegovy pill, expanding obesity treatment options

FDA approval of oral Wegovy pill expands daily obesity treatment options and could enhance accessibility.

Metabolic rewiring of macrophages may shorten tuberculosis treatment

Modulating macrophage metabolism to glycolysis raises oxidative stress and reduces TB bacteria drug tolerance, enabling shorter treatment in mice models.

MIT spinout Kano Therapeutics innovates safer DNA tools for gene therapy

Kano Therapeutics produces circular single-stranded DNA to make gene therapies safer and more effective, aiming to enable broader treatment options.

Pharma Companies Shift Expansion from Telangana to Andhra's Kurnool

Hyderabad-based pharma companies are expanding in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool due to Telangana abandoning its Pharma City and lack of available land.

UK’s FTSE 100 share index closes at record high as AstraZeneca becomes London’s biggest stock again – as it happened

The FTSE 100 index closed at a record high of 9446 points, driven by AstraZeneca's surge and relief over potential tariff impacts on the pharma sector.

Exclusive: Electroflow promises to make LFP material for 40% less than Chinese producers

Electroflow plans to produce lithium-iron-phosphate batteries at 40% lower costs than Chinese manufacturers, aiming to establish a domestic supply chain in the U.S.

Regeneron drug reduces errant bone growth in ultra-rare skeletal condition

Regeneron's garetosmab shows promise in treating fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, a rare condition causing abnormal bone growth, with regulatory submissions planned.

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