News for 'US Generics'

When Bollywood danced in a FIELD OF GOLD

When Bollywood danced in a FIELD OF GOLD

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at mustard field memories of Bollywood.

Why Should Govt Be In Fintech?

Why Should Govt Be In Fintech?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The temptation to get into businesses that are hot is perhaps too great for any politician, no matter what his public slogans are. Nehru plunged into hot sectors of his time -- engineering and iron and steel. Modi has plunged into digital payments -- the hot sector of his time, notes Debashis Basu.

5 things to AVOID in a cover letter

5 things to AVOID in a cover letter

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Your cover letter length should not exceed one page and 250 to 300 words, advises Sarvesh Agrawal.

'They didn't consider me for Freddy Mercury, at least they thought I could play Homi Bhabha'

'They didn't consider me for Freddy Mercury, at least they thought I could play Homi Bhabha'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'What I love about Parsis is that we never take anything seriously.' 'Everyone's making fun of everyone.' 'So, they were like, 'Don't f*** it up, ch****!'.'

Sun Pharma settles litigation with Novartis over cancer drug

Sun Pharma settles litigation with Novartis over cancer drug

Rediff.com15 May 2014

One of the subsidiaries of Sun Pharma has executed a settlement agreement with Novartis, stipulating a dismissal of the lawsuits filed in the United States against the company regarding submission of an Abbreviated New Drug Application for a generic version of Gleevec, the Indian drug major said in a statement.

Watson sends patent challenge notice to Ranbaxy for acne drug

Watson sends patent challenge notice to Ranbaxy for acne drug

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The drug is licensed to Ranbaxy Laboratories from Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc of Mississauga, Ontario. It is currently protected by two issued patents listed in the FDA's approved drug products list, which expire in September 2021, the company said in a statement.

Dr Reddy's launches insomnia drug in US; Glenmark gets FDA nod

Dr Reddy's launches insomnia drug in US; Glenmark gets FDA nod

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc is the owner of the Eszopiclone drug.

Do you have a hospital cash benefit plan?

Do you have a hospital cash benefit plan?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Make sure you read the policy wording. Some policies cover pre-existing diseases while others don't. Many need a minimum 24-hour hospitalisation, advises Bindisha Sarang.

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

Approval delays to hurt Indian pharma cos' US sales

Approval delays to hurt Indian pharma cos' US sales

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Some Indian generic drugmakers are, however, uncertain about the pace of approvals in the near future.

4 Indian drug firms recall products in US market

4 Indian drug firms recall products in US market

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Indian drug firms like Marksans Pharma, Aurobindo Pharma, Zydus and Jubilant are recalling products in the US market, as per the latest enforcement report by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). While Marksans Pharma is recalling diabetes drug, Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) is recalling drug which is used to reduce stomach acid. Similarly, Aurobindo Pharma (USA) is recalling pain relieving drug, while Jubilant Cadista is recalling a medication used to treat schizophrenia.

Sun Pharma ends patent dispute with Actavis

Sun Pharma ends patent dispute with Actavis

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Ranbaxy, its partners and Actavis have signed a non-exclusive agreement.

Ranbaxy's high on Lipitor to go on in US

Ranbaxy's high on Lipitor to go on in US

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

The upside for Ranbaxy Laboratories is likely to continue even as it loses its 180 days of marketing exclusivity for the Lipitor generic in the American market.

Pujara was victim of racism at Yorkshire

Pujara was victim of racism at Yorkshire

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Was called 'Steve', a racist reference to people of colour, reveals former staff

Interest rate: RBI to be on a long-pause on sticky non-food inflation: Report

Interest rate: RBI to be on a long-pause on sticky non-food inflation: Report

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The non-food component in the price basket will continue to keep inflation at a high level and result in a "long pause" in interest rates, a foreign bank said on Wednesday. The central bank is likely to pare the pandemic-driven emergency response as well, the report by Singaporean lender DBS said. It can be noted that the high inflation driven by the food prices has forced the RBI to go for a status quo in rates for the three consecutive reviews of the bi-monthly policy meetings, even as growth continues to be in the negative territory.

Zydus infringed Takeda's patent, rules US court

Zydus infringed Takeda's patent, rules US court

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Takeda had filed a case of patent infringement in response to Zydus' abbreviated new drug application.

Indian drugmakers to pay higher facility fees on US hike

Indian drugmakers to pay higher facility fees on US hike

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The US laws authorise the drug and health watchdog to assess and collect user fees for certain applications and supplements for human generic drug products

Sun Pharma to buy Ranbaxy in $3.2-billion deal

Sun Pharma to buy Ranbaxy in $3.2-billion deal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Sun Pharmaceutical said Ranbaxy shareholders will get 0.8 Sun Pharma shares for each Ranbaxy share.

Glenmark gets USFDA nod for drug

Glenmark gets USFDA nod for drug

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Riluzole is indicated for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Once tipped to emerge as the biggest exporter, the pharmaceutical industry is yet to acquire the scale of those in software services, says Krishna Kant.

Sun Pharma gets US trade regulator nod for Ranbaxy deal

Sun Pharma gets US trade regulator nod for Ranbaxy deal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Ranbaxy was asked to sell all products containing Leuprorelin which are marketed and supplied under brand name Eligard.

Heads Rolled, But Buck Stopped

Heads Rolled, But Buck Stopped

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The BJP ignored the principle of the Cabinet's joint responsibility and the adage of the buck stopping at the top, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Are Indian drugs safe? US doctors worried over quality

Are Indian drugs safe? US doctors worried over quality

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Some US doctors are becoming concerned about the quality of generic drugs supplied by Indian manufacturers following a flurry of recalls and import bans by the Food and Drug Administration.

Lupin buys 30% in Aussie company

Lupin buys 30% in Aussie company

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

The Melbourne-headquartered Generic Health markets generic prescription and over-the-counter products in the Australian market, in a partnership model with established global generic drug makers. The company sells approximately $500 million (nearly Rs 2,150 crore) worth of drugs in Australia, which has Rs 11,300 crore (A$3 billion) worth generics market. The total drug market in Australia is worth A$10 billion (Rs37,800 crore).

Sun Pharma sues Novartis in US court

Sun Pharma sues Novartis in US court

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

In a development that could hasten the entry of the generic version of Gleevec into the US market, Indian drug major Sun Pharma has sued Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp in the District Court of New Jersey, demanding rights to launch a generic version of the cancer drug before the Novartis patent expires.

Cabinet nods Rs 15,000 cr scheme for pharma sector

Cabinet nods Rs 15,000 cr scheme for pharma sector

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The government on Wednesday approved a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the pharmaceutical sector, entailing an outlay of Rs 15,000 crore. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the scheme which will benefit domestic manufacturers, help create employment and is expected to contribute to the availability of a wider range of affordable medicines for consumers. The duration of the scheme would be from 2020-21 to 2028-29 and is expected to promote the production of high value products in the country and increase the value addition in exports, an official release said.

Sun gets US trade regulator nod for Ranbaxy merger

Sun gets US trade regulator nod for Ranbaxy merger

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Torrent to buy Ranbaxy's anti-bacterial generic

'80-90% of real estate developers will shut down'

'80-90% of real estate developers will shut down'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'And the top 10 per cent will grow because they have to serve the market.'

Glenmark gets nod for oral contraceptive tablets

Glenmark gets nod for oral contraceptive tablets

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has given final approval to Glenmark Generics Inc for their abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets USP in the strengths of 0.18 mg/0.035 mg, 0.215 mg/0.035 mg and 0.25/0.035 mg, the company said in a statement.

Anti-Covid drug developed by DRDO cleared for emergency use

Anti-Covid drug developed by DRDO cleared for emergency use

Rediff.com8 May 2021

It said clinical trials of the drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) showed that it helps in faster recovery of hospitalised patients and reduces supplemental oxygen dependence.

Dilip Shangvi down Rs 90,840 crores in two years!

Dilip Shangvi down Rs 90,840 crores in two years!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

An end to Sun Pharma founder Dilip Shanghvi's woes are not in sight.

Glenmark to conduct trials of potential COVID-19 drug

Glenmark to conduct trials of potential COVID-19 drug

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

As per the clinical trial protocol approved, 150 subjects with mild to moderate COVID-19 will be randomised in the study in a 1:1 ratio to Favipiravir with standard supportive care or standalone standard supportive care. Treatment duration is a maximum of 14 days and the total study duration will be a maximum for 28 days from randomisation.

Dr Reddy's buys 8 US drugs from Teva, Allergan for $350 million

Dr Reddy's buys 8 US drugs from Teva, Allergan for $350 million

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The combined sales of the branded versions of the products in the US is about $3.5 billion.

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.

Dr Reddy's sells US facility to UAE-based Neopharma

Dr Reddy's sells US facility to UAE-based Neopharma

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The plant and associated facilities focus on manufacturing or packaging Amoxicilin-based products, which include semi-synthetic penicillin

Sun Pharma gets USFDA nod for epilepsy drug

Sun Pharma gets USFDA nod for epilepsy drug

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Drug maker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Thursday said it has received the US health regulator's nod for marketing a generic version of the Keppra injection, used for treating epilepsy, in the American market.

Sun Pharma in talks to buy Meda for $5-$6 billion

Sun Pharma in talks to buy Meda for $5-$6 billion

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Acquisition to boost its generics business in developed markets.

Biocon inks pact with Mylan

Biocon inks pact with Mylan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The Bengaluru-based firm has entered into a definitive agreement with Mylan for an exclusive strategic collaboration for the global development and commercialisation of generic versions of its three insulin analog products, Biocon Ltd said in a statement.

SPECIAL: Why the govt must streamline its free medicines plan

SPECIAL: Why the govt must streamline its free medicines plan

Rediff.com30 May 2013

A few states are already running their own schemes for providing free drugs from the government health centres.

Malaria drug: Glenmark settles dispute with GSK

Malaria drug: Glenmark settles dispute with GSK

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Glenmark Generics Inc has settled the litigation pending between the company and GSK over patent actions concerning atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride 250mg/100mg tablets, the generic version of GSK's Malarone tablets, Glenmark Pharma said.