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2021 saw greater collaboration among pharma, govt, academia: Sudarshan Jain

'Diversified supply chain is a fundamental need', said Jain

New-age pharmacy start-ups tap 'kirana' networks, eye US market

New entrants in the largely unorganised Indian pharmaceuticals market are trying out innovative ways to tap a vast market that lies in hinterland

Amid $126-mn target, Indian pharma exporters stare at Afghan uncertainty

As uncertainty looms large in Afghanistan, Indian pharma exporters are apprehensive to send goods to the war-torn country

Intense price competition in US generics market hits Indian pharma

Players say low prescription, double-digit price erosion are key reasons

Dr Reddy's to sell US, Canada territory rights for migraine drug to BDSI

Drug firm Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Wednesday said it has entered into a definitive agreement with BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc., to sell its US and Canada territory rights

Small contract manufacturers wait to take a shot at Covid vaccines

A host of lesser-known vaccine makers are eyeing contract manufacturing opportunities for global and domestic majors

Can produce 250 mn doses of Sputnik V every year: Morepen India CMD

The approval of samples, licensing, and final production will take around two months and the vaccine would be available in India for sale also in two months, says CMD Sushil Suri

Pharma majors join hands for Molnupiravir trial for Covid-19 treatment

Leading drug makers have decided to collaborate for clinical trial of the investigational oral antiviral drug Molnupiravir

Manufacturers look to boost capacity as govt enhances vaccination scope

Firms work to secure raw material locally as imports remain a challenge

Indian pharma exports grow at 18% to $24.44 billion in FY 21 from $20.58 bn

Pharma exports from India witnessed over 18 per cent growth to USD 24.44 billion during the last financial year against USD 20.58 billion in FY20

Best of BS Opinion: A change in direction, healing a weak regulator & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Indian pharma firms go local seeking to end reliance on China

Disruption to supplies from China due to the Covid-19 pandemic was also a major factor

Bright outlook: Sun Pharma to Cipla, drug firms set for Q3 health boost

Analysts expect earnings growth to be in the range of 30-40 per cent for drug firms owing to both domestic recovery as well as strong export opportunities

Indian exports show signs of revival, up 16.2% to $6.2 bn in Jan first week

Exports grew 16.22 per cent year-on-year to $6.21 billion in the first week of January, mainly driven by healthy growth in pharmaceuticals, and engineering sectors, reflecting signs of revival

V G Somani: The DCGI chief, a man known by his actions, 'not of words'

To the media, Somani may be a man of few words but among peers he's known for quick responses

It's raining billionaires in India's pharma and health care space

Created 7 billionaires in 2020; now 17 super-rich promoters in the sector with combined wealth of Rs 4.35 trillion

A shot at transparency

Approval to Covaxin raises many questions

Covishield to cost Rs 200/dose for first 100 mn doses to govt: Serum CEO

MRP for private market Rs 1,000/ dose; current licence does not allow export or sale in private market

Next Covid-19 vaccine challenge: Crossing the economic and patent barrier

India's proposed WTO waiver faces stiff opposition from the US and EU

The next online tonic: E-majors, corporate giants eye e-pharmacy business

Amazon, Reliance recently announced their foray into e-pharma sector