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AstraZeneca faces setback as Covid antibody cocktail trial fails to meet expectations [details]

The trial results could negatively impact AstraZeneca's efforts to find an effective alternative to Covid vaccines

Jun 15, 2021

3D Covid Masks: Pune-based firm comes up with new masks coated with anti-viral agents

An integration of 3D printing and pharmaceuticals has resulted in a novel type of mask which attacks the virus when viral particles come in contact with it. Developed by Pune-based start-up firm Thincr Technologies India Private Limited, these masks are coated with anti-viral agents known otherwise as virucides.

Jun 14, 2021

Biophore seeks DCGI approval for Aviptadil nasal spray for Covid treatment

Hyderabad-based Biophore India Pharmaceuticals announced on Friday that it has applied for DCGI emergency use approval of Aviptadil Inhalation for marketing in India for the treatment of moderate to severe cases of Covid-19.

Jun 11, 2021

Hyderabad airport handles largest consignment of Sputnik V that requires -20 degree C

The largest shipment of Sputnik V vaccinations made in Russia. On Tuesday, GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) handled The shipment of vaccines arrived from Russia.

Jun 1, 2021

Vadodara police bust fake remdesivir packaging factory; two held [details]

In a major bust, Vadodara police raided a fake remdesivir packaging factory and arrested two accused while the third is at large.

May 1, 2021

India removes import duty on remdesivir until October

India has waived import duty on COVID-19 drug Remdesivir until Oct. 31, the finance ministry said in a statement on Tuesday

Apr 21, 2021

Remdesivir prices reduced in India; Govt requested Manufacturers [full rate list]

Providing huge relief for lakhs of Covid patients in India, pharmaceutical companies have voluntarily reduced the price of Remdesivir drug

Apr 17, 2021

Brazil asks women to delay pregnancy as fears mount over new Covid-19 variant found in expectant mothers

Brazil asked women on Friday to delay getting pregnant until the worst of the pandemic passes, saying the virus variant that is devastating the South American country appears to affect expectant mothers more than earlier versions of the coronavirus.

Apr 17, 2021

Gilead's Remdesivir authorised for emergency use only

Remdesvir injection export banned by India till COVID situation improves

In wake of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases, India on Sunday prohibited the exports of remdesivir injections and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) till the situation improves.

Apr 11, 2021

Weekend lockdown, night curfew, stringent norms; Maha govt takes strict action to curb COVID spread

The night curfew, and weekdays restrictions start from April 5 (Monday) and weekend curfew would commence on Fridays at 8 p.m. and end at 7 a.m. on Mondays till April 30.

Apr 4, 2021

Five-fold strategy effective to curb pandemic; PM Modi seeks 'mission-mode' approach in COVID-hit states

The five-fold strategy of Testing, Tracing, Treatment, Covid appropriate behaviour, and Vaccination, if implemented with utmost seriousness and commitment, would be effective in curbing the spread of the pandemic.

Apr 4, 2021

India has 100 unicorn startups and here's what they do [see full list]

Here's a look at India's 100 unicorn startups that together command a market cap of $240 billion.

Mar 18, 2021

Meet Uğur Şahin, the Muslim founder of BioNTech behind Pfizer's COVID vaccine

BioNTech founder Uğur Şahin, a Turkish Muslim, came across a research paper on the novel coronavirus outbreak in China and realised that the technology he was working on can be very useful in making a viral vaccine. Scroll down to read about his journey.

Nov 15, 2020

Most common diabetic drug has high levels of cancer-causing agent; recalled in US, sold in India

Sun Pharma has become the latest manufacturer to recall the generic diabetes drug metformin after finding high levels of a potential cancer-causing contaminant.

Nov 7, 2020

AstraZeneca resumes US COVID vaccine trial, next week J&J prepares to do same

AstraZeneca Plc has resumed the U.S. trial of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine after approval by regulators, and Johnson & Johnson is preparing to resume its trial on Monday or Tuesday, the companies said on Friday.

Oct 24, 2020

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