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How a patient group tackled research diversity for one disease and triggered change for pharma
Federal work policies are not the typical focus of patient advocacy groups. But when the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research dug into the challenges patients face with staying in clinical trials, the solutions were too obvious to ignore. It all...

Sun Pharma, Sigachi Industries, Lupin: Pharma shares fall up to 8%, here's why
Pharma stocks fell up to 4% on Tuesday, June 17, after US President Donald Trump told reporters on board the Air Force One, that tariffs on the Pharma sector are 'coming soon.' Pharma stocks fell up to 8% in the afternoon session today after US...

Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Management of Anxiety Disorders: A Narrative Review of Theoretical Foundations, Clinical Applications, and Modern Integrative Approaches
Introduction Anxiety disorder is a prevalent psychological condition characterized by excessive worry and fear in everyday contexts, which can disrupt daily functioning and is often challenging to manage.1 The primary classifications of anxiety...

Covid bullying — civil society slams Big Pharma’s non-disclosure vaccine deals
Civil society groups across the world have contributed to expanding accountability in the pharmaceutical industry through strategic litigation, particularly when it comes to issues of price transparency for vaccines and medicines. This is...

India hosts 2nd policymakers' forum to strengthen global collaboration on drug standards, access to affordable medicines
New Delhi: The Second Policymakers' Forum, aimed at promoting the recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia, was inaugurated on Sunday at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in the national capital. The event was being organised by the Indian Pharmacopoeia...

Antimonopoly Committee takes action against pharmacies for unjustified price hikes.
More than 200 pharmacies across Uzbekistan were found to have earned over 2.6 billion UZS in unjustified profits. Measures have been taken to recover the funds, according to a statement from the Antimonopoly Committee. The Committee investigated...

Hong Kong Baptist University and Elsevier Report Charts Global Growth of Chinese Medicine Research, Calls for Standardised Frameworks for Broader Integration
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 June 2025 – The report "Evolving Legacy: Decoding the Scientific Trajectory of Chinese Medicine" released today by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and Elsevier, reveals the growing impact of...

Isomorphic Labs appoints Dr. Ben Wolf as Chief Medical Officer and establishes US Presence
Precision oncology leader joins world-class team as company enters next phase of translating AI-driven drug discovery into life-changing medicines. LONDON and BOSTON, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Isomorphic Labs, the AI-first drug discovery...
Aurobindo Pharma, Lupin to Natco Pharma: Why is Nifty Pharma Index nosediving today? EXPLAINED
Indian pharmaceutical stocks tumbled sharply on Tuesday, June 17, after US President Donald Trump warned that tariffs on pharmaceutical imports would be imposed “very soon.” The Nifty Pharma index slumped over 2 percent to a day’s low of...

Teva to collaborate with Fosun Pharma for TEV-56278
Teva Pharmaceutical has announced a collaboration with Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Fosun Pharma) to advance the global development of the anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD1)-Interleukin-2 (IL2) ATTENUKINE therapy, TEV-56278. The...

Alabama to receive $75 million from nationwide opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma
The attorneys general of 55 U.S. states and territories have reached a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, over the company’s role in exacerbating the nationwide opioid epidemic through the marketing and...
People’s Pharmacy: Regular use of sleep aids do pose risks
DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: I would never take any over-the-counter meds with diphenhydramine for sleep. In my opinion, regular use of this antihistamine for insomnia is worrisome. Occasionally I have to get to bed early for some event. Because I’m a...

Donald Trump Says Pharma Tariffs 'Coming Soon'; Indian Drug Stocks Fall Up To 4%
Last Updated:June 17, 2025, 15:33 IST US Pharma Tariffs: Granules India becomes the top loser falling up to 4%, while Aurobindo, Natco and Lupic was down 3% each. US President Donald Trump. (File Photo: Reuters)US President Donald Trump on June 17...

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) Strengthens Position in Radiology Software Sector | ASX 200
Highlights Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX:PME) delivers healthcare imaging software across global markets The company forms part of the ASX 200, contributing to the broader australian share market Strong focus on innovation with a history of software...

Pro Medicus & TechnologyOne: ASX 200 Tech Leaders in Focus FY25
Highlights Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) and TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) are both part of the ASX 200, reflecting their strong market capitalisation within the australia share market. PME drives growth through premium medical imaging software and global...

Lalitpur Pharma Park expected to attract investments worth over Rs 12000 crore: UPSIDA
Lalitpur: The upcoming Pharma Park in Lalitpur is expected to attract investments worth over Rs 12,000 crore, according to the Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA)."The pharma park project in Lalitpur is one of the state...

Ozon Pharmaceuticals has announced the launch of an SPO
AK&M 17 June 2025 11:59 PJSC Ozon Pharmaceuticals has announced the launch of a secondary public offering of ordinary shares on the Moscow Stock Exchange. This is stated in the company's message. The funds raised under the SPO will be transferred...

One killed, 6 others injured in blast at pharma company’s Nagpur unit
One person has been killed and 6 others are injured in a blast at a pharma company’s unit in Nagpur, the police said on Tuesday. The blast occurred in a glass line reactor of the unit of Ankit Pulps and Boards Pvt Ltd at Bhilgaon in the eastern...

Attorney General announces every state joined $7.4B settlement with Purdue Pharma
NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family,...

One dead, six injured in blast at pharma unit in Nagpur
A blast at Ankit Pulps and Boards’ pharmaceutical unit in Nagpur district killed one person and injured six others on Tuesday. The explosion occurred in a glass-lined reactor. One injured person remains in critical condition as investigations...