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Ranbaxy, Gilead Sciences to manufacture and market three anti-HIV drugs in India, developing nations
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited (Ranbaxy) announced today that it has entered into an in-licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences, Inc. for three new HIV/AIDS drugs which are currently in late-stage clinical development.
Ranbaxy will have the rights to produce and sell generic versions of these drugs, under license, in India and other developing nations, after gaining necessary regulatory approvals.
As per the arrangement, Ranbaxy will extend its existing relationship with Gilead for anti-retrovirals and have the rights to manufacture and market generic equivalents of new products, Elvitegravir, an investigational integrase inhibitor, Cobicistat, an investigational antiretroviral boosting agent and Quad, which combines four Gilead HIV medicines in a once-daily, single-tablet regimen. Ranbaxy will receive complete technology transfer of the Gilead manufacturing process and will pay a royalty on sale of finished products.
Herbal remedy beats brain cancer
More than 100 million Americans - or one-third of the population - suffer from at least one skin disease, and these range from acne to psoriasis and from melanoma to infections, says the report, from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
Lilly launches weekly diabetes therapy
Anthrax, septicemia and meningitis are some of the planet's most lethal infections. Now a chemist has uncovered the mechanism behind these deadly infections.
Ranbaxy recalls skin care drug from UK
Findings from a large-scale study published in The Lancet show that the number of people worldwide with diabetes has more than doubled since 1980. Majid Ezzati, from the UK's School of Public Health at Imperial College London, who led the study along with Goodarz Danaei from the Harvard School of Public Health
Nepal becoming dangerous destination for Indian businessmen
A new study has shown that a class of compounds called nitric oxide donors delays the entry of toxins from potentially deadly snakebites.
Once-a-day painkiller launched in India
In a major development, the Hyderabad-based multi super speciality hospital, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), is all set to perform the first robotic assisted surgeries in south India.
Dr Reddy Laboratories receives USFDA for DVT
The Tamil Nadu State Medical Council has asked the government to repeal the amendment to the rule under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, which enabled practitioners of traditional medicine to prescribe allopathic drugs.
India plans foreign pharma investment curbs, more price controls
The mystery disease in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district continues to claim more lives with the death toll now touching 44. Over the last 10 days, over 40 children have died due to this unknown virus.
Aetna acquires Indian Health Organisation
Aetna International's entry in India, the company recently acquired Indian Health Organization Pvt Ltd. (IHO), an Indian start-up that offers access to quality medical and dental care at a savings through a credentialed provider network.
Coming soon: Sunglasses that can change colour rapidly!
A method for creating quick-changing, variable colours in films and displays, such as sunglasses, that could lead to the next hot fashion accessory has been perfected by a University of Connecticut scientist.
Facebook and Skype to team up for video chat function
Social networking site Facebook is reportedly planning to team up with Skype to launch a video chat function for its millions of users.
Final News of the World issue costs 30 pounds on eBay The “historic” final edition of the News of the World - that was published for the last time Sunday - now reportedly costs up to 30 pounds on auction site eBay.
Mumbai terror attacks: 17 dead, severed head found Mumbai woke to a rainy morning in the aftermath of its first terror attack since 26/11. And was back at work - office-goers filling buses and local trains, children off to school.
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