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Sun Pharma gets USFDA nod for anti-cancer injection

Sun Pharma gets USFDA nod for anti-cancer injection

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

This generic Doxorubicin HCl Liposome injection USP, 2 mg/ml is therapeutically equivalent to Doxil Liposome Injection, 2 mg/ml of Janssen Research and Development, LLC.

Does US face agricultural terrorism?

Does US face agricultural terrorism?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

US experts were pondering on the safety of food imported into US from developing countries. In lieu of this thought process, a new trend has emerged in America of preferring locally produced food. This trend is affecting Wal Mart and Whole Foods too. It has been observed that when food travels far, the local community are the least benefitted out of the exports. But the trend to grow more locally will seriously affect nations that depend largely on agricultural exports.

Ranbaxy loses exclusivity on heartburn drug in US

Ranbaxy loses exclusivity on heartburn drug in US

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

FDA allows Teva to launch Nexium generic; Cipla, which supplies formulation, to gain

NRI's energy drink under scanner for 13 deaths in US

NRI's energy drink under scanner for 13 deaths in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

A popular energy drink, produced by a company founded by an Indian-American billionaire, has come under the scanner in the United States after reports of 13 deaths possibly linked to the energy shots.

Dr Reddy's launches generic Parkinson's disease tablets in US

Dr Reddy's launches generic Parkinson's disease tablets in US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The tablets are bio equivalent generic version of GlaxoSmithKline's Requip XL tablets

All you want to know about insider trading

All you want to know about insider trading

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Insiders who have 'privileged' access to the right information make the gains, while the ordinary investor is left holding overvalued stocks. Here's help to avoid that trap

COVID-19: Remdesivir will be available from next week

COVID-19: Remdesivir will be available from next week

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The EUA allows for Remdesivir to be distributed in the US and administered intravenously by health care providers, as appropriate, to treat suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalised with severe condition.

Pfizer Covid vaccine gets US experts' nod

Pfizer Covid vaccine gets US experts' nod

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The Pfizer vaccine has already been approved for the public in the United Kingdom and, Canada.

Over 1 million new COVID-19 cases reported in US

Over 1 million new COVID-19 cases reported in US

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The US health authorities registered more than three times as many new cases as in any previous wave of the coronavirus.

Ranbaxy whistle-blower to talk on quality of Made-in-India drugs

Ranbaxy whistle-blower to talk on quality of Made-in-India drugs

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Whistle-blower Dinesh Thakur will speak on Made-in-India drugs at an event in Washington.

2 Indian Americans among richest entrepreneurs under 40

2 Indian Americans among richest entrepreneurs under 40

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Zuckerberg leads the pack with a net worth of $47.1 billion.

Indian drug cos to benefit as US expedites generic clearances

Indian drug cos to benefit as US expedites generic clearances

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Even smaller companies like Torrent Pharma and Alembic file five to 10 ANDAs every year.

US launches biggest crackdown on designer drugs

US launches biggest crackdown on designer drugs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The source of the synthetic drugs was Asia, especially India and China.

USFDA rejected 12,012 Indian products since January 2011

USFDA rejected 12,012 Indian products since January 2011

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The reasons given for the refusal include misbranding, adulteration, packaging, labelling, pesticides, unapproved products.

US President Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine booster shot

US President Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine booster shot

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Biden got a third Pfizer dose after booster doses were approved by federal health officials.

Lupin launches generic Ciprofloxacin in US market

Lupin launches generic Ciprofloxacin in US market

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The company's US subsidiary, Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc has launched its Ciprofloxacin for oral suspension in the US market in the strengths of 5 g/100 mL (250mg/5 mL) and 10 g/100 mL (500 mg/5 mL), Lupin said in a statement.

US gives full approval to Pfizer Covid vaccine

US gives full approval to Pfizer Covid vaccine

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

More than 200 million Pfizer doses have been administered in the US, and hundreds of millions more worldwide, since December.

US approves Johnson & Johnson's Covid vaccine

US approves Johnson & Johnson's Covid vaccine

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The Johnson and Johnson vaccine, which works with one dose instead of two, got approval on Saturday, the third vaccine cleared in the country after emergency use authorisation (EUA) was given to two-dose shots from Pfizer and Moderna in December last year.

Why Sun Pharma stock will remain under pressure

Why Sun Pharma stock will remain under pressure

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The weakness in the stock was because of inspections by the American drug regulator at its Halol plant in Gujarat which resulted in eight observations, as well as a downward revision of speciality drug payoffs.

'Won't be forgotten': Trump thanks India for hydroxychloroquine

'Won't be forgotten': Trump thanks India for hydroxychloroquine

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'I want to thank Prime Minister Modi of India for allowing us to have what we requested for the problem arose and he was terrific. We will remember it'

US VP-elect Kamala Harris receives first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

US VP-elect Kamala Harris receives first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The US vice-president-elect received a dose of the Moderna vaccine from clinical nurse Patricia Cummings at United Medical Center, which is located in Southeast Washington, DC.

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is also being produced as part of a tie-up by the Serum Institute of India.

Ranbaxy stock nosedives 20% on USFDA restrictions

Ranbaxy stock nosedives 20% on USFDA restrictions

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Shares of Ranbaxy Laboratories on Friday slumped as much as 20 per cent in the morning trade after the USFDA prohibited the company from producing and distributing drugs for the American market from its Toansa plant in Punjab.

Engaged with US entities for procurement of vaccines: MEA

Engaged with US entities for procurement of vaccines: MEA

Rediff.com20 May 2021

India is engaged with American entities for procurement of COVID-19 vaccines from the United States and their possible manufacturing in the country subsequently, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

Third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year: Pfizer boss

Third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year: Pfizer boss

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Health officials have previously raised the possibility that the public may need booster COVID-19 shots.

US FDA conducts surprise inspection of Dr Reddy's Vizag plant

US FDA conducts surprise inspection of Dr Reddy's Vizag plant

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The FDA has been tightening its monitoring of Indian pharma majors over compliance issues. Surprise plant inspections and import alerts have been frequent outcomes

The desi who may lead Biden's Covid task force

The desi who may lead Biden's Covid task force

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Murthy, 43, who originally hails from Karnataka, was appointed America's 19th Surgeon General by then president Barack Obama in 2014.

Aurobindo, Glenmark, Natco get USFDA nod for migraine tablets

Aurobindo, Glenmark, Natco get USFDA nod for migraine tablets

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Domestic firms Aurobindo Pharma, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and Natco Pharma have received US health regulator's approval to market their generic Rizatriptan Benzoate orally disintegrating tablets used for treating migraine in the American market.

US registers record day toll of 2,129; total at 25,000

US registers record day toll of 2,129; total at 25,000

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

A record number of 2,129 of Americans died in one single day, the previous highest being 2,074 on April 10. New York has become the epicentre of the country's outbreak with 2,03,020 confirmed cases and 10,842 deaths so far.

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

'Believe me, nobody can do reassurance better than Mr Modi'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

'You ain't seen anything yet,' EAM Jaishankar says about the India-US relationship.

Hydroxychloroquine consignment from India arrives in US

Hydroxychloroquine consignment from India arrives in US

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Hydroxychloroquine has been identified by the US Food and Drug Administration as a possible treatment for the COVID-19 and it is being tested on more than 1,500 coronavirus patients in New York.

US VP Mike Pence receives COVID-19 vaccine on camera

US VP Mike Pence receives COVID-19 vaccine on camera

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

"Confidence in the vaccine is what brings us here this morning," the US vice-president said in remarks following his vaccination. "I didn't feel a thing. Well done."

What exactly is wrong with India's pharma companies?

What exactly is wrong with India's pharma companies?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Sun Pharma and Dr Reddy's top list in terms of those who face most class-action litigation

Ranbaxy Q4 net loss at Rs 73.6 crore

Ranbaxy Q4 net loss at Rs 73.6 crore

Rediff.com9 May 2014

It had posted net profit of Rs 125.75 crore (Rs 1.25 billion) during the January-March quarter of the previous fiscal, 2012-13.

We will prevail: Trump hints at 2024 presidential bid

We will prevail: Trump hints at 2024 presidential bid

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Committee in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, the 74-year-old leader, who left the White House on January 20, stopped short of announcing to run for the president in 2024, although he gave enough indications that he is moving in that direction.

Hydroxychloroquine doesn't help treat COVID-19: Report

Hydroxychloroquine doesn't help treat COVID-19: Report

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Trump has been aggressively promoting the use of hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of COVID-19 patients.

US lifts mask guidance for fully vaccinated people

US lifts mask guidance for fully vaccinated people

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The recommendation holds true for both indoors and outdoors, the CDC said.

US sets new record with over 3,000 COVID deaths in 1 day

US sets new record with over 3,000 COVID deaths in 1 day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The previous single-day record was on May 7 at 2,769 deaths.

Biden, wife to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

Biden, wife to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Biden previously told Jake Tapper of CNN that he would be "happy to" take the COVID-19 vaccine once US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said it was safe and he would get the injection in a public setting to prove it.

Jaishankar 'endeavours' to expand vaccine production with US help

Jaishankar 'endeavours' to expand vaccine production with US help

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Calling COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines as one of the most important aspects of his discussions with top officials of the Biden administration, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the endeavour is to expand production of vaccines in India with assistance from the US.