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Zydus Looks To Revlimid Opportunity, Pivots To Multivariant COVID-19 Vaccine
Zydus is looking to launch a Revlimid generic in the second wave while an opportunity might soon emerge from Takeda’s Pentasa. It is also pivoting to a multivariant version of its plasmid DNA vaccine against COVID-19, ZyCoV-D, after the original didn’t receive an encouraging response.
Torrent Acquires Chronic Brands From Dr. Reddy’s, Folds Up US Liquids Business
Torrent is recalibrating strategy with the addition of chronic therapies from Dr. Reddy’s while it folds up an unsustainable liquids business in US. The latter resulted in the company reporting a Q4 loss but a timely bonus share issue propped up investor sentiment.
Zydus Pivots To Multivariant COVID-19 Vaccine, Looks To Revlimid Opportunity
Zydus is pivoting to a multivariant version of its plasmid DNA vaccine against COVID-19, ZyCoV-D, after the original didn’t receive an encouraging response. It also looks to launch a Revlimid generic in the second wave while an opportunity might soon emerge from Takeda’s Pentasa.
Russia-Ukraine War Likely To Claim Sputnik V Partners As Casualty
In light of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Scrip looks at data to gauge if manufacturing partners for COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V or Light, in India, China and Korea could be left holding unsold inventory earmarked for exports
COVID-19 Relapses, Lack Of Omicron Data Complicate Paxlovid Case In India
A few cases of COVID-19 relapse have Twitter abuzz about the need for data on Paxlovid’s effectiveness, particularly against the Omicron variant and in vaccinated individuals. Despite regulatory approval in India, the drug has not yet been included in treatment guidelines and a debate on recommended dosage now complicates matters
Will Yabao Help Lupin’s Attempts To Scale The Great Wall?
With the Yabao partnership, Lupin builds on a toehold gained through the Foncoo tie-up as it attempts to scale the market behind the Great Wall of China. Scrip takes a look at possible approaches and potential of the partnership