Pharma Education: In Need Of A Revamp

An analysis of the current state of pharma education in India, its successes and shortcomings, as well as measures needed to bridge the gap between the industry and academia.

Oncocyte Says Study Confirms Accuracy of Lung Cancer Blood Test

OncoCyte plans a commercial launch of the test as early as the second half of this year.

Pharma Brands Must Think First About Patients' Lives, Then How Their Products Can Improve Those Lives

Brian Fox, as global leader, Marketing & Sales practice, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products, McKinsey & Company, as well as a member of Google’s Healthcare Advisory Board, has advised many pharma companies as they transition towards digital platforms. He shares some insights with Viveka Roychowdhury

Raising Standards

After a few false starts and delays, India's pharmacopoeia is finally being updated and harmonised with global norms. 

'We Are Working On Several Projects That Will Result In Some Revolutionary Film Coating Products'

Suresh Pareek,MD, Ideal Cures, elaborates on his company's offerings for the pharma sector, its growth strategies and his expectations from CPhI 2016, in an interview with Viveka Roychowdhury

LABINDIA's Auto Titrator: Essential for quality control and chemical analysis

Sushil Bapat,Vice President - International Business, Labindia Analytical Instruments, gives an overview on titration which allows quantitative determination of a specific substance analyte dissolved in a sample

Gandhi Automations'clean room high speed doors a necessity

Gandhi Automations’clean room high speed doors a necessity

Conference On 'Ensuring Quality Standards In Generic Drugs' Held In Bengaluru

ASSOCHAM in association with Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India organised the event

Length Of Exposure To Obesity Associated With NCDs

According to European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO), healthcare systems should be adapted and professionals should be trained to prevent and treat childhood obesity

GSK Wins US Shingles Vaccine Approval

The company also secured a recommendation from UK cost authorities for a $700,000 gene therapy for so-called ‘bubble boy’ disease

Vitamin D Supplements Linked To Lower Risk Of Asthma Attacks

Vitamin D boosts immunity to respiratory viruses that are the major precipitant of asthma attacks

'Gandhi Automations' high Speed Doors: Technology With Innovative And Creative Engineering

HIGH SPEED doors designed and manufactured by Gandhi Automations are sturdy, dependable and are the ideal solution for medium and large entrances. The doors are manufactured with European collaboration and technology with innovative and creative engineering.

'Our Aim Is To Scout And Spot Untapped Rural Students Potentials'

Pulsus currently focusses towards expanding healthcare informatics and pharmacovigilance market studies of the current and future prospects of the global healthcare market. Dr Srinubabu, CEO Pulsus HealthTech, reveals more in an interaction with Express Pharma

Sanofi India Celebrates 'Daanutsav'

The company’s CSR team organised a series of activities where every employee was asked to spend four hours with children from vulnerable sections of society

Fostering An Ecosystem For Pharma Packaging Innovation

PPL Conclave 2018 comprised several insightful and interesting panel discussions.

IPM Clocks ₹120788 Cr In Feb 2018

Indian companies maintained their dominance in the IPM with a share of 79 per cent and grew combined at a strong 11 per cent growth rate

Zika Vaccine: A Distant Dream?

The development of the Zika virus vaccine has been hindered by its complexity and doubts over its marketability

Post Brexit Era: The Roadmap For Indian Pharma Inc.

Post-Brexit, a strategic realignment can help India emerge as a significant partner for pharmaceuticals in the both the EU and the UK

Locus Aims To Be A Market Leader In The Healthcare Services Domain

Locus, a machine learning start-up, is helping companies across sectors automate their intra-city scheduled and on-demand delivery, thereby ushering a new paradigm in logistics solutions. Nishith Rastogi, Co-Founder and CEO, Locus, talks about the differentiators that his company offers, the challenges it seeks to address and changing trends in pharma logistics.

Integrative Cardiology: Where Can Ayurveda Contribute?

Dr M Vijayakumar,Clinical Professor,Adult Cardiology,Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences,Kochi,Kerala and Dr P Ram Manohar, Research Director, Amrita Centre for Advanced Research in Ayurveda,Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam,Kerala,share insights on blending traditional medicine and modern science to develop a holistic approach for cardiovascular healthcare

HERMA Partners With OPTEL

To show serialisation-ready labeller at Pack Expo

Gandhi Rolling Shutters: Quality Engineered

GANDHI AUTOMATIONS, India’s number one entrance automation and loading bay equipment company, is the only manufacturer of rolling shutters certified to ISO 9001 2008 quality management system. This has resulted in the implementation of continuous improvement in personnel training, production, inspection, equipment calibration, machinery maintenance, logistics and customer relations.

Where The Mind Is Without Fear…

TKKanchana, Director-General, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) talks about the trends which are most likely to drive the industry’s fortunes and company strategies over 2017

Verayo Chip Has A Huge Opportunity In India

Datta Nadkarni, CMO, Verayo, explains the features of Verayo chip which can bring about revolutionary changes in the way drugs are protected from counterfeiting, in a discussion with Sachin Jagdale.

A Helping Hand

The Search for a sustainable, affordable and complaint access strategy is a tough task but the gains outweigh the pains.

'In Capex Alone We Will Be Investing Around ₹ 250 Crores This Year'

USV, a 55-year old pharma company recently announced regulatory submission of proposed biosimilar Pegfilgrastim and acceptance for review by EMA. Prashant Tewari,MD,USV, divulged his company growth plans in 2018 and more, in an interview with Lakshmipriya Nair

Rethinking Packaging With R&D

As the pharma industry continues to evolve and faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities, players in the pharma packaging sector too need to up their game with strategic investments in R&D

Chronic Disease Treatment Calls For Innovation

India has already become the world capital of diabetes and heart diseases, and is set to acquire the same dubious distinction in other chronic diseases, too. Considering the need for long-term treatment and the higher risks these diseases pose to specific population groups, pharma companies are reworking prevalent treatment methodologies and ushering in innovations. Usha Sharma finds out

Recent Trends In Analytical Instrumentation Technology

Dr Padmakar Wagh, Head- Technical Support, Waters India, gives an insight about the role of liquid chromatography

Perlen Packaging Revolutionising Dry Powder Inhalation

Matteo Trisoglio, Manager Business Development, Perlen Converting, gives an insight on PERLAMED-BLIST, which has a simple design with low manufacturing cost