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TopicPharmaceutical industry

Topic: Pharmaceutical industry

India could need 33 lakh dexamethasone pills by 15 Aug, govt takes stock with pharma firms

Government has directed manufacturers to ensure adequate production of Covid drugs dexamethasone, methylprednisolone and enoxaparin.

Depending on China for imports could threaten India’s drug security: Export council DG

Udaya Bhaskar, Director-General of Pharmexcil, says India’s over-dependence on China for its bulk drugs requirement led to fall in exports in February and March.

Modi govt’s Rs 7,000-cr scheme to reduce API dependence on China could roll out this month

The criteria for selection of domestic manufacturers for APIs could include 'higher production capacities' and usage of latest technologies that are less polluting.

Why AstraZeneca is pondering a $240 billion gamble with Gilead

Combining the science teams of two pharma giants ought to aid future drug discovery. But it's still not clear if either side needs this deal.

Why India saw only 4 pharma products launched in April, its lowest count ever

The pharma industry has seen a fall of about 99% in new product launches since April 2019, when 349 products were launched.

US drug regulator approves use of diabetes drug, also sold in India, to prevent heart attack

The drug Farxiga is sold in India by UK-based pharma giant AstraZeneca under the brand name ‘Forxiga’ to treat type 2 diabetes.

How India can be a world leader in making Covid vaccine and keeping it cheap too

With a system of mass manufacturing already in place, India is set to play a major role in producing the Covid-19 vaccine and selling it at affordable price across the globe.

Can India balance its domestic pharma needs and also be a global player in Covid-19 fight?

India has lifted the ban on the export of 24 pharmaceutical ingredients, including anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine.

India and US must join hands during Covid-19 crisis, not increase nativist impulses

Katherine B. Hadda, former US consul general, Hyderabad, writes on the need for the US and India to unite during the Covid-19 crisis.

US FDA orders removal of ranitidine drugs from market over ‘carcinogen contamination’

Ranitidine is available in India under brand names of Aciloc and Zinetac but FDA specifically names Sanofi’s Zantac.

On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.