On October 4, 2015, Ministers of the 12 Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries announced conclusion of their negotiations. The summary of the TPP Agreement is as follows: Disclaimer: The Following Summary of the Trans-Pacific ...
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The health ministry of India has developed a track and trace mechanism that will enable consumers to check the authenticity of a drug with the help of the internet. The move comes after allegations from some international markets that ...
Over half (53%) of life sciences and healthcare manufacturers prioritise quality assurance over cost in selecting their supply chain partner, and the industry is on the fence (48% vs. 52%) about whether the pharmaceutical industry will soon ...
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Amid daily updates from the pharmaceuticals industry on the latest clinical trials, last week's announcement by Hutchison China MediTech that it had enrolled patients for a study of colorectal cancer was hardly cause for excitement. But ...
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Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued findings that show slower growth in health spending since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. This successful cost control is consistent with data demonstrating ...
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Lupin Pharmaceuticals (LPI), a US subsidiary of India-based Lupin, has launched its generic Rabeprazole Sodium delayed-release tablets, 20mg. Earlier, the company had received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
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The European Commission (EC) has imposed a fine of €146m on nine pharma companies, including Ranbaxy Laboratories, for blocking the entry of cheaper generic drug of Lundbeck's anti-depressant, citalopram. Lundbeck agreed with each of ...
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The European Union (EU) is expected to penalize nine companies, including Denmark-based Lundbeck and Indian firm Ranbaxy for halting generic medicines from entering into the market and violating competition laws. Other companies scheduled ...
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Mozambica has opened an anti-retroviral(ARV) drugs manufacturing factory, Maputo, in the southern Matola. The Brazil funded plant will initially package, store and distribute the anti-retroviral drug, Nevirapine.produce Nevirapine, which ...
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Teva UK, a part of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, has introduced the generic atorvastatin film-coated tablets in 10mg, 20mg, 40mg and 80mg strengths in the UK. The generic version of Pfizer's Lipitor is indicated for the treatment of ...
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Pfizer, a research-based pharmaceutical company, and Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceuticals, a Chinese pharmaceutical company, have launched a joint venture, Hisun-Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Hisun-Pfizer is expected to develop, manufacture and ...
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals,a wholly owned subsidiary of Ranbaxy Laboratories(RLL),has launched authorized generic pioglitazone hydrochloride tablets in the US market under an agreement with Takeda Pharmaceuticals US. Pioglitazone ...
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Teva UK, a generic pharmaceutical company, has introduced (Oroeze) Benzydamine 0.15% w/v Oromucosal spray. The (Oroeze) Benzydamine 0.15% w/v Oromucosal spray is available in the Teva 360 livery. The new product is a version of Difflam ...
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