Pfizer COVID-19 antibody diminishes transmission after one dose: UK study Kumar Jeetendra | February 26, 2021 A single dose of Pfizer and BioNtech’s COVID-19 vaccine cuts the amount of asymptomatic infections and might significantly lower the risk of transmission of this virus, results of a UK study discovered on Friday. Researchers analysed results from tens of thousands of COVID-19 tests completed each week as part of hospital screenings of healthcare staff …
USFDA rules against Sun Pharma Advanced Research Co’s’ allure with respect to cancer drug application Kumar Jeetendra | February 23, 2021 The Office of New Drugs (OND) of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied the company”s appeal of the Comprehensive Response Letter (CRL) in relation to the New Drug Application (NDA) for Taclantis, Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) stated in a regulatory filing. In its letter, the OND asked the conduct of …
ICRA upgrades rating and outlook of Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd Kumar Jeetendra | February 22, 2021 22 February 2021:- The rating agency ICRA Ltd has upgraded ratings and outlook of Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd. ICRA has upgraded rating of company’s long-term bank loan facilities to ICRA A with stable outlook from ICRA A- and positive outlook. Short term bank loan facilities of the company were upgraded to ICRA A1 from ICRA A2+ …
GSK, Sanofi start new COVID-19 immunization preliminary trial after setback last year Kumar Jeetendra | February 22, 2021 Britain’s GlaxoSmithKline and France’s Sanofi on Monday said they had started a new clinical trial of their protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate and aim to get to the final testing phase in the second quarter. If the results are conclusive, both drugmakers hope to find the vaccine approved by the fourth quarter after having originally targeted …
Aurobindo Pharma gets USFDA gesture for conventional Droxidopa capsules Kumar Jeetendra | February 20, 2021 New Delhi: Drug major Aurobindo Pharma on Friday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator to manufacture and market Droxidopa capsules, used to treat dizziness and lightheadedness. The approved product is a generic version of Lundbeck NA Ltd’s Northera capsules. The business has received final approval from the US Food and …
An upgraded interaction to detach and cleanse magnetic nanoparticles Kumar Jeetendra | February 20, 2021 Magnetic nanoparticles biosynthesized by germs might soon play an significant role in biomedicine and biotechnology. Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have developed and optimized a procedure for the purification and isolation of the particles from bacterial cells. In initial tests, magnetosomes showed good biocompatibility when compared with human cell lines. The results presented in …
Dr Reddy’s starts cycle to acquire obtain emergency use authorisation for Sputnik V Kumar Jeetendra | February 19, 2021 Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Friday said it has approached drugs regulator DCGI for emergency use authorisation (EUA) for COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V. As part of this review process, the medication major will present the safety profile of phase 2 study, and interim information of phase 3 trial, which is expected to be complete by February …
EU says Moderna to fill immunization gap by March 2021 Kumar Jeetendra | February 16, 2021 The European Commission says it anticipates Moderna to make up a shortfall in deliveries of its COVID-19 vaccine by next month. EU Commission spokeswoman Vivian Loonella told colleagues that Moderna told EU government about delays in vaccine deliveries for this month, but that”it’s likely” that the US company”will be caught up in March.” Spanish media …
Strides Pharma gets USFDA endorsement for Prednisone tablets Kumar Jeetendra | February 13, 2021 New Delhi: Drug company Strides Pharma Science on Friday said its subsidiary, Strides Pharma International Pte Ltd, has received approval from the US health regulator for Prednisone pills , prescribed for a variety of conditions, such as allergies, respiratory disease and arthritis. Strides Pharma Global Pte Limited, Singapore, has obtained approval for Prednisone tablets USP …
Oxford University to test COVID-19 vaccine reaction among kids for first time Kumar Jeetendra | February 13, 2021 The University of Oxford has established a study to assess the safety and immune response of the COVID-19 vaccine it has developed with AstraZeneca Plc in children for the first time, it said on Saturday. Approximately 300 volunteers will be registered and first inoculations are expected this month, Oxford said. The two-dose Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine was …
Moderna to supply COVID-19 immunization to Taiwan and Colombia Kumar Jeetendra | February 10, 2021 US drugmaker Moderna Inc will supply its COVID-19 vaccine into the authorities of Taiwan and Colombia, the company said, providing five million and 10 million doses respectively. Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine isn’t yet approved for use in Taiwan or Colombia and the company’s statement said it will work with regulators to pursue necessary approvals prior to …
India backs AstraZeneca shot in spite of South Africa halt Kumar Jeetendra | February 9, 2021 India said on Tuesday said it had no concerns over the effectiveness of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine despite South Africa putting it on hold, and ordered 10 million more doses of this shot for its huge immunisation campaign. South Africa delayed use of the vaccine after investigators found it provided minimal protection against mild-to-moderate COVID-19 …
