Lupin acquires Russian drug firm Biocom

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 19:49

The company has acquired 100 per cent equity stake in ZAO Biocom in Russia subject to certain closing conditions, Lupin Ltd said in a statement without disclosing the financial details.

US Toyota executive in Japan resigns over drug arrest

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 16:03

Japan's Toyota Motor said today that American Julie Hamp, its most senior female executive, has resigned after being arrested for suspected drug law violations.

Cadila gets USFDA nod for Pyridostigmine Bromide tablets

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 12:31

With this approval, the group has received 100 approvals and has so far filed 260 ANDAs (abbreviated new drug applications).

Lupin gets Board's nod to raise funds up to Rs 7,500 crore

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 10:56

Drug major Lupin on Tuesday said its Board of Directors have given in-principle approval for raising funds of up to Rs 7,500 crore.

Wockhardt surges 3% on USFDA nod to market pain-relieving drug

Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2015, 19:34

Shares of drug firm Wockhardt rose by nearly 3 percent on Monday as the company received approval from the US health regulator to market its Oxycodone HCl liquid, used for treating chronic pain, in the American market.

Dr Reddy's Laboratories working on 18 new drug applications

Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 21:32

Drugmaker Dr Reddy's Laboratories Limited is working on 18 new drug applications, including the three NDAs it has already filed with the US Food and Drug Administration, and expects 2 more drugs to go for approvals before 2018.

Dr Reddy's launches hair growth supplement

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 21:08

The supplement provides key nutrients needed for maintaining healthy hair and according to the company, has a unique formula including grape seed extract containing potent antioxidants.

Japan investigators quizzing Toyota executive on drug charges

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 17:41

She is being held for allegedly importing oxycodone -- an opioid used to relieve pain -- without permission from the authorities, a crime that "is subject to one to 10 years in prison," he said.

US court finds Copaxone patent invalid again: Natco Pharma

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 15:34

The Natco stock was trading at Rs 2,187.05, up 5.33 percent, on BSE at 1513 hours.

Dr Reddy's Lab completes acquisition of UCB's select brands

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 13:23

Dr Reddy's has said the acquired UCB portfolio would accelerate its presence in the high growth areas of dermatology, respiratory and pediatrics, with market leading brands such as Atarax, Nootropil, Zyrtec, Xyzal and Xyzal M.

Japan police arrest US' Toyota executive on drugs-related charges

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 18:30

Toyota's highest-ranking female executive was arrested at a Tokyo hotel on Thursday for allegedly importing a painkiller that is illegal under Japan's strict drug laws, reports said on Thursday.

Novartis flags margin increase, higher dividends, bolt-on deals

Last Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 17:59

Novartis AG said on Thursday it expects to increase its profit margin this year as it restructures its drug portfolio and cuts costs, as well as generate cash for a higher dividend and smaller, strategic acquisitions.