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Nikhil Prasad  Oct 22, 2025  19 days ago
U.S. Medical News: FDA Fast Tracks Life Saving Medicines Under National Priority Program The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a bold new plan to fast-track nine experimental drugs under a newly established Trump administration initiative. This program, known as the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot, is designed to prioritize medicines deemed essentia...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 19, 2025  22 days ago
Medical News: Mounting Legal Storm Over Pfizer’s Contraceptive More than 1,000 women across the United States are suing American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer after developing brain tumors allegedly caused by its long-standing birth control injection, Depo-Provera. The lawsuits claim that Pfizer knowingly failed to warn users about potential neurological risks linked to the drug, which has be...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 15, 2025  26 days ago
Medical News: A Milestone Approval After a Decade The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jascayd (nerandomilast) tablets for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), marking the first new therapy for this devastating lung disease in more than ten years. Developed by its manufacturer as a next-generation anti-inflammatory therapy, Jascayd stands out as the first and ...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 13, 2025  28 days ago
Medical News: A Breakthrough in Treating Emerging Viral Threats Scientists have announced a major breakthrough in fighting three dangerous viruses—Oropouche virus, Rift Valley fever virus, and Dabie bandavirus—that are spreading in different parts of the world. These viruses can cause severe fever, neurological complications, and in some cases, death. Until now, there have been no vac...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 11, 2025  1 month ago
Pharma News: A Major Step in Heart Failure Management Millions of Americans living with heart failure may soon find it easier to manage their condition from the comfort of home. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lasix ONYU, a new at-home version of the widely used diuretic furosemide injection, developed by SQ Innovation, Inc. This novel drug-device combination allows patie...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 09, 2025  1 month ago
Medical News: Indian health authorities and the WHO have issued a global alert after three popular oral cough syrups were found to be contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic industrial chemical. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recalled all affected batches and informed the World Health Organization (WHO) as investigations intensify. https://www.reuters.com/w...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 27, 2025  1 month ago
Medical News: Alarming new global study uncovers huge medicine gaps A sweeping new global investigation has revealed that shortages of critical medicines could become a systemic problem affecting millions of people across multiple countries. The research warns that when essential drugs vanish from the shelves, patients may suffer from treatment delays, use weaker alternatives, or simply go without...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 21, 2025  2 months ago
Pharma News: Major Investment Plans Abandoned or Suspended Big pharmaceutical firms have put on hold or cancelled nearly £2 billion in planned UK investments so far in 2025, sparking concern over Britain’s appeal as a hub for life sciences innovation. Among the most significant losses is MSD’s cancelled £1 billion London research centre, AstraZeneca’s decision to hal...
Nikhil Prasad  Sep 17, 2025  2 months ago
Medical News: Breakthrough Discovery from International Team A team of scientists from KU Leuven in Belgium, the Rega Institute for Medical Research, the Stanford University School of Medicine in the United States, and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub in San Francisco have reported a major advance in the search for new medicines. Their focus was on a group of specially designed compounds called isothia...
Nikhil Prasad  Aug 25, 2025  3 months ago
Medical News: Growing Lawsuits Against Novo Nordisk Ozempic, the blockbuster drug made by Novo Nordisk and originally designed to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar, is now facing a massive wave of lawsuits in the United States. More than 1,800 patients have already filed cases, with damages sought estimated to exceed 2 billion dollars. Ozempic Lawsuits Surge as Thousands ...
James Josh  Jun 20, 2025  5 months ago
Pharma News: A Shocking Revelation About a Popular Heart Drug In a startling development, The British Medical Journal (BMJ) has revealed what could be one of the most damning examples of medical research fraud in recent years, with serious implications for both patients and public health authorities. The culprit? Global pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca and its blockbuster heart drug Ticagrelor&mda...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 19, 2025  5 months ago
Pharma News: In a monumental step forward in the fight against HIV, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved a groundbreaking new HIV prevention treatment—Yeztugo, a long-acting injectable medication developed by Gilead Sciences. This drug, also known by its scientific name lenacapavir, is designed to be administered just twice a year, offering a much-need...
Nikhil Prasad  Mar 31, 2025  7 months ago
Thailand Pharma News: A startling new study by Chinese researchers has uncovered that 33 widely used medications could be silently increasing the risk of kidney stones - without any warning listed on their official drug labels. The research, conducted by Pan Ding, Qinghua Luo, and Leihua Cao from the Department of Urology at Nanchang People’s Hospital, dives deep into millions of adverse dru...
Nikhil Prasad  Mar 12, 2025  8 months ago
Thailand Pharma News: EU Aims to Cut Reliance on Asian Drug Suppliers The European Union (EU) has announced plans to reduce its dependence on Asian countries such as China, India, and Japan for antibiotics and other essential medications. This initiative is part of the newly proposed Critical Medicines Act, which aims to strengthen Europe’s pharmaceutical supply chain and ensure a stable sup...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 22, 2025  9 months ago
Pharma News: A Simple Click That Sparked a Controversy GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a major pharmaceutical company, has come under scrutiny by the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA), the self-regulatory body overseeing pharmaceutical marketing in the United Kingdom. The controversy arose after a UK-based employee of GSK clicked "celebrate" on a LinkedIn post about a pre...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 04, 2025  9 months ago
Pharma News: Revive Therapeutics, a specialty life sciences company, has intensified its research and development efforts to explore the potential of Bucillamine for treating Long COVID and other medical conditions. Bucillamine, an oral drug with strong anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, has been used for over 30 years in Japan and South Korea for rheumatoid arthritis. Recent studies sugg...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 02, 2025  10 months ago
Pharma News: David Epstein, a seasoned veteran in the pharmaceutical industry, had decided to retire after selling Seagen, a leading cancer drug company, to Pfizer for a staggering $43 billion. After an illustrious career that included pivotal roles at Novartis and Flagship Pioneering, Epstein planned to take a step back and guide budding biotechs from the sidelines. However, a compelling proposal...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 10, 2024  11 months ago
Pharma News: Biotech giant Gilead Sciences, once hailed for its pharmaceutical advancements, is now in the spotlight for a different reason: significant layoffs and office closures. Known globally for its contributions to HIV treatment and its controversial COVID-19 drug, Remdesivir, the California-based company has announced plans to cut over 100 positions at its Foster City headquarters. Gilea...
Nikhil Prasad  Nov 14, 2024  1 year ago
Pharma News: Introduction to Tirzepatide and its Groundbreaking Study In an impressive three-year study, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly presented data that highlights tirzepatide's remarkable potential in preventing Type 2 diabetes among prediabetic individuals. This Indianapolis-based company has conducted extensive research on tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, which has shown ...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 08, 2024  1 year ago
Pharma News: SIGA Technologies, a pharmaceutical company known for its antiviral treatments, has recently encountered a significant setback that has shaken investor confidence and caused the company’s shares to plummet. The Mpox therapy, which the company had invested substantial resources and hopes in, failed to meet clinical expectations. In a dramatic development, SIGA has also announced ...
Chitra Varughese  Sep 02, 2024  1 year ago
Pharma News: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has achieved a significant milestone with the European Commission's approval of its bispecific antibody drug, Ordspono (odronextamab), for the treatment of two types of lymphoma. This approval marks a crucial step for the company, especially after facing rejection from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The European Commission's decision now...
James Josh  Aug 12, 2024  1 year ago
Pharma News: In a significant development affecting the Indian pharmaceutical market, French multinational pharma giant Sanofi has announced the voluntary recall of two popular children's medications - Allegra Suspension (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Suspension) and Combiflam Suspension (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol Suspension). The recall has been initiated as a precautionary measure due to concer...
Nikhil Prasad  Jul 23, 2024  1 year ago
Pharma News: A New Dawn for Alzheimer's Treatment In the relentless pursuit of breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease treatment, Asceneuron, a Swiss biotechnology company, has made significant strides. The company recently announced the successful completion of a US$100 million Series C funding round, spearheaded by Novo Holdings. This financial boost is set to propel Asceneuron's innov...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 17, 2024  1 year ago
Pharma News: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Amgen’s BLINCYTO (blinatumomab) to treat CD19-positive Philadelphia chromosome-negative B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) in patients aged over one month. This approval is significant for both adult and pediatric patients in the consolidation phase of their treatment.  New U.S. FDA Appro...
Nikhil Prasad  Jun 03, 2024  1 year ago
Pharma News: Despite all the controversies regarding the COVID-19 vaccines and the new mRNA technology, Moderna has received the U.S. FDA approval for its latest vaccine, mRESVIA, designed to protect older adults from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The pharma giant claims that this approval marks a critical milestone for the biotech company, showcasing its mRNA technology's versatility and...
Nikhil Prasad  May 12, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a devastating genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It primarily affects boys, typically diagnosed in early childhood, and leads to mobility challenges, respiratory complications, and a shortened lifespan. With limited treatment options available, DMD represents a significant unmet medical need, spurring in...
Nikhil Prasad  May 10, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: In recent years, Pfizer, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies that is primarily of American origins, has found itself entangled in a legal battle concerning its popular heartburn drug, Zantac. The company has agreed to settle more than 10,000 lawsuits related to allegations that it concealed the cancer risks associated with Zantac. This development that is covered i...
Nikhil Prasad  May 06, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: In the realm of drug development and regulatory approval, the decision-making process is often complex, balancing the urgent need for effective treatments with the necessity of robust clinical evidence. One recent case that has sparked significant discussion and scrutiny is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) accelerated approval of Elevidys, a gene therapy developed b...
Nikhil Prasad  May 05, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: In the realm of medical breakthroughs and pharmaceutical advancements, the synergy between research entities and manufacturing powerhouses often heralds new eras of treatment accessibility and efficacy. The recent partnership between ImmunityBio and the Serum Institute of India stands as a prime example of such collaboration. This new alliance aims to tackle the longstanding monopoly ...
Nikhil Prasad  Apr 24, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: In recent news, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, a leading pharmaceutical company, has taken the proactive step of initiating a voluntary recall of six lots of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride powder for oral solution 100 mg in the US market. This recall, driven by concerns over potential potency issues, has significant implications for patients relying on this medication to manage hyperp...
Nikhil Prasad  Apr 09, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) accelerated approval program has long been hailed as a crucial pathway for providing early access to potentially life-saving drugs, particularly in the realm of cancer treatment. Established in 1992 initially to address the urgent need for HIV/AIDS medications, this program allows for expedited approval of drugs that show promising ini...
Nikhil Prasad  Mar 28, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: In a significant development within the pharmaceutical industry, Moderna, a pioneering biotechnology company known for its controversial COVID-19 mRNA-based vaccines, has secured a substantial financial boost from Blackstone Life Sciences. The investment, amounting to US$750 million, is aimed at advancing Moderna's influenza (flu) vaccine program, marking a strategic collaboration...
Nikhil Prasad  Mar 13, 2024  2 years ago
Med News: In recent years, the commonly prescribed anxiety drug pregabalin has come under scrutiny due to a significant increase in linked fatalities. This surge in deaths, which more than doubled from 187 in 2018 to 441 in 2022 in England and Wales, has sparked concerns about the safety of this medication. Death registrations related to Gabapentin or Pregabalin, England and Wales: 2018 and 2022 ...
James Rosh  Mar 08, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: In a surprising turn of events, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer recently announced the abrupt halt of the US$350 million Seagen plant construction project, a mere three months after completing the $43 billion acquisition of Seagen in December. This unforeseen decision has left 120 workers' roles hanging in the balance, while industry analysts speculate that Pfizer may face a potential...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 28, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: In a disconcerting turn of events, the pharmaceutical industry in Himachal Pradesh, India, is facing intense scrutiny as 374 medicine samples from companies located in the Baddi-Barotiwala and Nalagarh areas have failed quality tests in the past year. The revelation came to light during the Question Hour session in the Assembly House, raising concerns among various Members of the Legi...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 27, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: Daiichi Sankyo, a prominent pharmaceutical company, finds itself entangled in a web of regulatory violations and reprimands from the U.K.'s Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA). The allegations revolve around the marketing communications pertaining to Daiichi's cholesterol-lowering drugs, Nilemdo and Nustendi. Despite vehemently denying any wrongdoing, the...
Nikhil Prasad  Feb 26, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: In recent pharmaceutical news, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a series of approvals and positive recommendations for several groundbreaking drugs, showcasing the relentless efforts of the pharmaceutical industry in advancing treatments for various medical conditions. Among the notable approvals are Travere Therapeutics' Filspari for IgA nephropathy, Johnson & J...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 17, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceutical litigation, Gilead Sciences has found itself embroiled in a protracted legal battle over its Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF)-based HIV drugs. The core of the dispute revolves around allegations of negligence, an unconventional approach where the focus is not on the inherent defects of the drug but on the purported delay in developin...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 04, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: In an unexpected and controversial move, pharmaceutical behemoth Pfizer has plunged into the realm of oncology with the acquisition of Seagen, a small drug company specializing in the treatment of "turbo cancers." https://www.pfizer.com/news/press-release/press-release-detail/pfizer-completes-acquisition-seagen   This staggering US$43 billion deal has left many p...
Nikhil Prasad  Jan 02, 2024  2 years ago
Pharma News: In a groundbreaking move that signals a paradigm shift in the global biopharmaceutical manufacturing landscape, Novo Nordisk, the eminent player in GLP-1 diabetes and weight-loss drugs, is aggressively expanding its footprint in Ireland.   The recent acquisition of an Alkermes pill factory in Athlone and the submission of a planning application for an expansive manufacturin...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 31, 2023  2 years ago
Pharma News: India is a country where doctors and researchers can be easily bought for small sums of monies to manipulate studies and officials at regulatory agencies in India can be easily bribed to issue relevant drug and supplement approvals or licenses despite ‘half-baked’ supporting data. Worse, the various companies in India that are known to manufacture various generic drugs, su...
Nikhil Prasad  Dec 19, 2023  2 years ago
Pharma News: In a groundbreaking move to address the escalating global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), LimmaTech Biologics has secured exclusive clinical development rights from AbVacc for the revolutionary multivalent toxoid vaccine candidate, LBT-SA7 (formerly IBT-V02), designed to combat infections caused by the notorious bacterial pathogen, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). This str...
Nikhil Prasad  Oct 03, 2023  2 years ago
Pharma News: In a significant step forward for public health, Sanofi has announced a groundbreaking agreement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, to develop and commercialize a potential first-in-class vaccine targeting extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC). This innovative vaccine, currently in Phase 3 clinical trials, aims to combat ExPEC's deva...
Thailand Medical News Team  Aug 29, 2023  2 years ago
Pharma News: In a significant breakthrough for the treatment of lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Reblozyl® (luspatercept-aamt), developed by Bristol Myers Squibb. This approval marks a turning point in addressing chronic anemia in adult patients with very low- to intermediate-risk MDS who may require regular red bl...
Thailand Medical News Team  Aug 18, 2023  2 years ago
Pharma News: The rapid pace of innovation in the pharmaceutical industry has led to the frequent launch of new cancer drugs, promising hope for patients battling this formidable disease. However, a concerning trend has emerged, revealing that many of these drugs receive approval before substantial evidence of their long-term effectiveness can be established. In an era where resources are finite an...
Thailand Medical News Team  Aug 17, 2023  2 years ago
Pharma News: A lawsuit has been filed against pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, makers of the widely used type 2 diabetes drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro. The lawsuit claims that these medications, which are also prescribed off-label for weight loss, have caused severe stomach problems in patients, including a condition known as gastroparesis, or stomach paralysis.   The Laws...
Thailand Medical News Team  Aug 09, 2023  2 years ago
Pharma News: In a groundbreaking development, Novo Nordisk's revolutionary weight loss drug, Wegovy, has not only captured the attention of the weight-conscious population but has now demonstrated a remarkable potential to significantly lower the risk of major cardiovascular events (MACE).   The results of an extensive clinical trial have unveiled a 20% reduction in the occurrence o...
Thailand Medical News Team  Aug 09, 2023  2 years ago
Pharma News: You've probably seen the unsettling commercial that warns that the virus responsible for shingles might already be lurking within you if you had chickenpox as a child. This chilling message serves as a reminder for people to consider getting the shingles vaccine. But, alas, the vaccine doesn't provide foolproof protection against shingles; it simply helps mitigate the symptoms...
Thailand Medical News Team  Aug 07, 2023  2 years ago
Pharma News: According to data from the pharma industry, the global market for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) treatments is on track to reach nearly US$11 billion by 2030, making PAH drugs highly sought-after assets in the biopharmaceutical industry. While the projected figures for other markets, such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and obesity, may be more substantial, the unique appeal o...
Pharma News - diclofenac - UGT2B17  May 01, 2023  3 years ago
Pharma News: New research has unveiled the potential reason behind the alarming side effects of a widely-used painkiller, diclofenac, putting millions of people at risk for severe complications. A misunderstood enzyme responsible for metabolizing the drug may be the key factor leading to serious health consequences, including heart damage. In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered a s...
COVID-19 News - SARS-CoV-2 Altered Blood-Brain Barrier - Drug Transport  Apr 01, 2023  3 years ago
COVID-19 News: A new study by Mexican medical scientists has found that SARS-CoV-2 virus is able to alter the Blood-Brain Barrier of the human host with concerning implications as many of the drugs used during treatment can also thereafter gain access to the brain when in the first place, during development and research, they were made knowing very well that their active molecules would never be a...
Pharma News -Nitroglycerin Spray Shortage  Mar 22, 2023  3 years ago
Pharma News: Shortage Of Nitroglycerin Spray, A Heart Medication In Canada Is Expected to Extend To The America and Europe Due To Raw Materials Crisis.   Pharma News: A shortage of a critical heart medication, nitroglycerin spray, has sparked concerns among patients and healthcare providers in Canada, particularly in Alberta.   The fast-acting nitroglycerin spray is used by spraying on...
U.S. Medical News - Pfizer Recalls Nurtec ODT Migraine Tablets  Mar 19, 2023  3 years ago
U.S. Medical News: Pfizer has initiated the withdrawal of millions of  Nurtec ODT Migraine tablet packs in the United States due to the lack of necessary child-resistant blister packs, which, according to U.S. regulators, present a poisoning hazard to children.   In all, more than four million blister packs of Pfizer’s prescription migraine drug Nurtec ODT is being recalled in Amer...
Medical Warnings - Online Influencers  Mar 14, 2023  3 years ago
Medical Warnings: A new study led by researchers from University of Colorado-USA has found that many online “Patient Influencers” are being paid by pharmaceutical companies to mislead viewers on prescription drugs!   In some cases, these online medical influencers are not just previous patients but also doctors, researchers and so called “experts’ and even advocacy o...
Pharma News -Silver Nanoparticles - Antivirals - COVID-19 - H5N1  Mar 13, 2023  3 years ago
Pharma News: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with the emergence of new variants and sub-lineages have made identifying effective treatments become even more challenging. Unknown to many, drug resistance has developed in many of these new sub-lineages not only with the used of officially approved antivirals such as remdesivir, paxlovid, molnupiravir, favipiravir but even with drugs unofficially an...

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