Sun Pharma launches generic Brevipil tablet following patent expiry of the innovator product. (1) Sun Pharmaceuticals have recently launched an anti–epileptic drug called Brevipil in the market. The company did this launch on 22 February 2021, a day after the expiry of the innovator drug’s patent. The innovator drug for this generic version is called Brivaracetam. […]
Lupin and Aurobindo Pharma initiates nationwide recall of certain medications in the US market: The latest enforcement report of the USFDA[1] has led to the recall of certain medications by two major pharma companies. The companies involved are Lupin and Aurobindo Pharma. These drug firms are recalling some of their products from the American market.
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Lupin and Aurobindo Pharma initiates nationwide recall Pharma News – 20 February: The latest enforcement report of the USFDA[1] has led to the recall of certain medications by two major pharma companies. The companies involved are Lupin and Aurobindo Pharma. Baltimore – based unit of Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. has been actively recalling an antiviral medication.
Violation of good manufacturing practices by sterile injectables unit of Alembic Pharma identified by USFDA At the beginning of February 2021, the US drug regulator issued “Form 483” to the Kharkhadi unit of Alembic Pharma. This is a sterile injectables manufacturing unit of the drug firm that is situated in Gujarat. The form was issued
Lupin’s Posaconazole Delayed-release tablets launched into the market after receiving approval from the USFDA : On 17 February 2021, Lupin Limited announced the launch of Posaconazole delayed–release tablets in the United States. This tablet is marketed at the dose of 100 mg. The approval for the ANDA[1] product from the USFDA[2] was secured by the
The BioNTech/Pfizer COVID – 19 vaccines can be stored at – 25 to – 15 degrees Celsius for up to two weeks: On 19 February 2021, Pfizer announced that its COVID -19 vaccine could withstand warmer temperatures in pharmaceutical freezers and refrigerators. This jab can now be stored for up to 2 weeks at –
BioNTech ramps up production of its COVID – 19 vaccine to meet global demands : Pharma News February 2021: The German biotechnology firm has recently announced that it would produce over two billion doses of its COVID – 19 vaccines in 2021. The company added that it plans to scale up its manufacturing capacities to
Zydus Cadila’s Nortriptyline Hydrochloride capsules receive approval from the USFDA Zydus Cadila will soon launch the antidepressant drug Nortriptyline Hydrochloride into the market. This drug received the final approval from the USFDA[1] on 25 February 2021. The health regulator permitted the sale of the 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 75 mg strength of
Leading drugmakers found in the new provisional list released by drug price watchdog of India : NPPA[1], colloquially referred to as India’s drug price watchdog released the updated provisional list on 11 January 2021. This list details the “overcharging cases” (OC) under litigation. All the cases listed in this date back to 1997, which this
Covid-19 vaccines manufactured by two pharma companiesare put on hold over certain pressing matters (technology of covid vaccine). Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inovio Pharmaceuticals has been actively working on a DNA-based Covid-19 vaccine to trigger humans’ immune response. This company is already conducting phase-1 trials for this vaccine and is expected to step up into the next
