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Taking anti-malarial drug to protect against virus: Trump

Taking anti-malarial drug to protect against virus: Trump

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Soon after Trump revealed to the world that he has been taking the medicine, the White House doctor said the president is in good health.

Post takeover, Sun Pharma to rebrand Ranbaxy drugs in the US

Post takeover, Sun Pharma to rebrand Ranbaxy drugs in the US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Ranbaxy drugs sold in the United States will be gradually rebranded as Sun Pharma treatments

Trump's tariffs: How will these sectors in India be impacted?

Trump's tariffs: How will these sectors in India be impacted?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Goods from sectors, including agriculture, precious stones, chemicals, pharma, medical devices, electricals, and machinery may get impacted if the US will go ahead with imposing reciprocal tariffs on Indian products, according to experts. They said that these sectors could face additional customs duties from the Trump administration because of the high tariff differential or gap, which is the difference between the import duties imposed by the US and India on a product.

Want To Invest In Pharma & Healthcare?

Want To Invest In Pharma & Healthcare?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'A long-term investor with a 4 to 5 year horizon could invest in this theme via SIPs.'

Be a good neighbour, don't stoke fire of hatred: Manipur slams Mizoram CM

Be a good neighbour, don't stoke fire of hatred: Manipur slams Mizoram CM

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The Manipur government has accused Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma of stoking hatred and division through "unwarranted comments" and called on him to display "better statesmanship" by being a "good neighbour". In a statement, the Manipur government alleged that Lalduhoma's comments were part of a "greater agenda" to carve out a Kuki-Chin Christian nation from contiguous areas of Myanmar, India, and Bangladesh. It also warned against any attempt to "push" illegal Kuki-Chin immigrants from Mizoram into Manipur for land grabbing and the creation of a "Greater Mizoram." The Mizoram government could not be reached immediately for comment.

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy.

As domestic sales decline, drug makers focus on exports

As domestic sales decline, drug makers focus on exports

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

While sales in the domestic market declined 4.2 per cent during the April-July period, exports grew steadily at 9.5 per cent during the same period.

Trump warns India of retaliation if it doesn't allow export of drug

Trump warns India of retaliation if it doesn't allow export of drug

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The US president said that he has sought help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow the sale of Hydroxychloroquine tablets ordered by the US to treat the growing number of coronavirus patients in his country, hours after India banned the export of the anti-malarial drug.

Notice to ayurvedic drugs firm for misleading Covid claims

Notice to ayurvedic drugs firm for misleading Covid claims

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The company claimed that its product is "three times better than remdesivir and that 'AAYUDH Advance starts where vaccines stop'."

Maha suspends licences of 6 cough syrup manufacturers for rule breach

Maha suspends licences of 6 cough syrup manufacturers for rule breach

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Rathod said the Maharashtra government had initiated an inquiry against 84 out of 108 manufacturers of cough syrups in the state.

Lupin gets USFDA nod to market HIV drug in US

Lupin gets USFDA nod to market HIV drug in US

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The company has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Abacavir Sulfate Lamivudine, and Zidovudine Tablets, Lupin Ltd said in a statement.

Pricing challenge in US biz, rich valuations may weigh on pharma stocks

Pricing challenge in US biz, rich valuations may weigh on pharma stocks

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

The tailwind of low price erosion in the US generics market, seen by domestic pharmaceutical companies in calendar year 2023 (CY23), may be reversing slowly, caution analysts. According to the latest data from US-based Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMS), price erosion in calendar year 2024 (CY24) on a year-to-date (YTD) basis stood at a high of 15 per cent in the oral solid dosage (OSD) segment compared to a low of 1 per cent in CY23. This erosion, according to a report by Antique Stock Broking, was the highest in the last three years.

USFDA pulls up Sun Pharma for lapses in Halol plant

USFDA pulls up Sun Pharma for lapses in Halol plant

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The US health regulator has pulled up drug major Sun Pharma for manufacturing lapses, including failure to follow appropriate written procedures designed to prevent microbiological contamination of drug products, at its Gujarat-based plant. In a warning letter, the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) pointed out various lapses at the Halol plant which produces finished pharmaceutical products. "This warning letter summarises significant violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations for finished pharmaceuticals... Because your methods, facilities, or controls for manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding do not conform to CGMP, your drug products are adulterated," the USFDA stated.

A bitter pill for Aurobindo's sterile drug unit

A bitter pill for Aurobindo's sterile drug unit

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

USFDA issues Form 483 with as many as 14 observations that could impact ongoing operations at Aurobindo's Pashamailaram facility in Hyderabad.

'Zero-For-Zero Tariff Is Best Medicine For India'

'Zero-For-Zero Tariff Is Best Medicine For India'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'No retaliatory tariffs now. You can retaliate after a few months.' 'Today, there is no need to retaliate because it is a question of long term benefits.'

Kejriwal stopped taking insulin before his arrest: Tihar officials

Kejriwal stopped taking insulin before his arrest: Tihar officials

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The Delhi minister also claimed that Kejriwal used to take 50 units of insulin daily before he was sent to jail.

Govt approves 2 new vaccines, Covid drug for emergency use

Govt approves 2 new vaccines, Covid drug for emergency use

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The announcement comes a day after the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 of the CDSCO recommended granting emergency use authorisation (EUA) to the COVID-19 vaccines Covovax and Corbevax with certain conditions.

FDA finds contaminated drug ingredient at GSK Ireland plant

FDA finds contaminated drug ingredient at GSK Ireland plant

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The FDA has stepped up its efforts to ensure drug safety in recent months.

Lupin gets USFDA nod for additonal strengths of cholesterol drug

Lupin gets USFDA nod for additonal strengths of cholesterol drug

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The company has received final approval for its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Antara (Fenofibrate) capsules in 30 mg and 90 mg strengths from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Lupin Ltd said in a statement.

3 Indian pharma cos recall products in US market

3 Indian pharma cos recall products in US market

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Leading drug firms Aurobindo Pharma, Sun Pharma and Jubilant are recalling different products in the US market for various reasons, as per the latest enforcement report by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). While Aurobindo Pharma is recalling Cyanocobalamin Injection, which is used to treat and prevent lack of vitamin B12, Mumbai-based Sun Pharma is recalling a drug used to increase the production of natural tears in eyes. Similarly, Jubilant Cadista is recalling a drug which is used to treat different inflammatory conditions.

Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya to be Trump's health agency head

Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya to be Trump's health agency head

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American scientist Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the country's top health research and funding institutions. Bhattacharya, a professor of Health Policy at Stanford University, is known for his research on the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. Trump also nominated Jim O'Neill as the deputy secretary of Health and Human Services to work alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Sun Pharma's growth pill: Specialising in specialty and scaling in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Traction for its specialty portfolio, a strong showing in the domestic market, and better regulatory compliance are positives for the country's largest pharmaceutical (pharma) company, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. Given the triggers, some brokerages have increased their earnings per share estimates and target price for 2024-25 (FY25). This should sustain the momentum for the stock, which has been one of the major pharma gainers in 2023-24 (FY24), rising 57 per cent. It is currently trading at Rs 1,547 per share.

Under the lens: Regulator moots pre-export govt testing for cough syrup cos

Under the lens: Regulator moots pre-export govt testing for cough syrup cos

Rediff.com24 May 2023

After reports of contamination in cough syrups sent from the country, India is considering a system to test them before exporting. It is learnt that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has sent a proposal to the Union health ministry on this. The idea is to test the medicines at government labs before exporting.

Sun Pharma's Halol facility listed under USFDA import alert

Sun Pharma's Halol facility listed under USFDA import alert

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd on Thursday said its Halol facility in Gujarat has been listed under import alert by the USFDA with products manufactured at the unit now are subject to refusal of admission in the US market. The development follows an inspection of the facility by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) from April 26 to May 9, 2022. "We now wish to inform you that the company has received a communication from the USFDA stating that the facility has been listed under Import Alert," Sun Pharma said in a regulatory filing.

Covovax as Covid booster jab to be available on CoWIN soon

Covovax as Covid booster jab to be available on CoWIN soon

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Covovax is likely to be available on the portal in a few days at a price of Rs 225 per dose plus applicable GST.

UK follows Trump? Indian eateries in UK under lens for illegal immigrants

UK follows Trump? Indian eateries in UK under lens for illegal immigrants

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The UK Home Office has announced a crackdown on illegal working across the country, targeting restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores, and car washes. In January, Immigration Enforcement teams conducted record-breaking raids, arresting 609 individuals, a 73% increase from the previous year. The crackdown comes as the government introduces new legislation aimed at tackling criminal gangs that facilitate illegal immigration. The Home Office highlights the dangers of illegal migration and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals while emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding workers and removing foreign criminals.

Trump picks anti-vaccine activist as health secretary

Trump picks anti-vaccine activist as health secretary

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump announced a slate of key Cabinet nominations, including tapping former Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his Secretary of Health and Human Services and former Congressman Doug Collins of Georgia as Secretary for Veterans Affairs. Trump also named Jay Clayton as US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney General, and Dean John Sauer as Solicitor General of the United States.

Maggi issue: Will food regulator move the Supreme Court?

Maggi issue: Will food regulator move the Supreme Court?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The court had provided a conditional relief to Nestle India.

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The TIME 100 AI list is an interesting assortment of titans. Indians make up about 20 per cent of the coveted list, which is pretty commendable, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Less competition, demand-supply gap push US drug prices

Less competition, demand-supply gap push US drug prices

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Competition in the US pharmaceutical market swelled in recent years, with increasing generic penetration.

Ranbaxy sues US FDA for revoking drug approvals

Ranbaxy sues US FDA for revoking drug approvals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

FDA had cancelled Ranbaxy's approvals to launch generic Nexium, Valcyte

US regulator tightens drug approval norms

US regulator tightens drug approval norms

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Companies asked to give data for three batches instead of one; move may lead to significant rise in development cost of generics

Noodle bar? Centre steps in as food regulators ask all states to test Maggi

Noodle bar? Centre steps in as food regulators ask all states to test Maggi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The trouble for Nestle's Maggi started in Uttar Pradesh last month and has now spread nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration has directed all states on Wednesday to get sample of India's most popular instant noodles tested for high content of lead and mono-sodium glutamate, a taste enhancer.

Local drug makers worried as regulators start working together

Local drug makers worried as regulators start working together

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Various domestic companies such as Ranbaxy, Wockhardt and Agila Specialities recently came under the US FDA scanner for lapse in manufacturing practices.

After ban on drug facilities, US regulator comes calling

After ban on drug facilities, US regulator comes calling

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Margaret A Hamburg, the first commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) to visit India officially, will meet heads of major domestic pharma companies such as Ranbaxy, Wockhardt, Cadila Healthcare and Lupin in New Delhi.

A COVID-19 Vaccine Snapshot

A COVID-19 Vaccine Snapshot

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Sputnik V is already approved in India and Sinovac is unlikely to come in as it does not meet the criteria.

Pharma crusader takes India's drug regulators to court

Pharma crusader takes India's drug regulators to court

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Dinesh Thakur is famous for exposing Ranbaxy safety problems

FDA hikes fee for drug approvals, cuts unit inspection charge

FDA hikes fee for drug approvals, cuts unit inspection charge

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The fees for facility inspection of foreign companies have been reduced

Aussie regulator probes Ranbaxy

Aussie regulator probes Ranbaxy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Australian health regulator Therapeutic Goods Administration is investigating Indian pharma major Ranbaxy, following US allegations of the company falsifying data and test results of new drug applications, a media report says.

Pharma stocks rally on lower price erosion, hopes of US generic mkt uptick

Pharma stocks rally on lower price erosion, hopes of US generic mkt uptick

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The BSE Healthcare Index is up 19 per cent as compared to BSE Sensex returns of 11 per cent during this period. Nitin Agarwal of DAM Capital highlighted this trend in a report last month. "After a sustained period of underperformance over FY21-23, the BSE Healthcare Index has once again captured the spotlight. "The recent uptick in performance has been driven by hospitals and emerging green shoots in pharmaceutical exports, particularly to the US, along with sustaining momentum in domestic branded formulations," he said.