Category: Pharmaceuticals
Western scientists look to Chinese medicine for fresh leads
In the quest for new treatments, U.S. researchers are looking to traditional Chinese medicines, some of the oldest remedies in the world. A recent discovery resulted in a better treatment for a type of leukemia that strikes about in the […]
Biocon announces launch of new drug to treat Metastatic Breast Cancer
Bangalore-based biotechnology firm Biocon has joined hands with US-based pharma major Mylan to develop a new drug to treat metastatic breast cancer. Claimed to be the world’s first bio-similar version of Herceptin, a monoclonal antibody used to treat certain breast […]
Japan files criminal complaint against Novartis arm
TOKYO – Japan’s health ministry on Thursday filed a criminal complaint against the local arm of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis over alleged exaggerated advertising for a popular blood-pressure drug, the company said. The ministry lodged its complaint against Novartis Pharma […]
China suspends Pfizer imports
BEIJING – China’s drug watchdog has decided to stop importing an injection from the Pfizer Inc., as the U.S. pharmaceutical maker failed in a supplementary application for drug exports. China will not import Pfizer’s Fluconazole injection, used to treat monilial […]
Japanese researchers develop new drug that can help addicts quit alcohol
Japanese researchers claim to have developed a new drug that can help hard-drinking Japanese addicts to quit alcohol. While conventional drugs discourage drinking by causing unpleasant symptoms, such as palpitations, nausea and headaches, after alcohol consumption, new drug- Regtect- improves […]
Japan health ministry accuses Novartis of fabrication of drugs data
JAPAN- Japan’s health ministry intends to file a criminal complaint against the local arm of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis over alleged fabrication of drugs data, a report said Wednesday. Novartis Pharma KK has been under fire since a university said […]
Thai authorities crack down on abortion-pill websites
THAILAND – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Thursday announced a crackdown on nine websites found to be selling abortion-inducing drugs including Cytolog, Misoprostol, MTPill and Mifepristone. DSI chief Tarit Pengdith said the […]
New trial drug for leukaemia
A cancer drug in a trial here has eliminated advanced leukaemia in almost a quarter of patients who had run out of options, researchers say. They say the cancer was cleared in 23% of patients and a further 61% achieved […]
BPOM destroys Rp 4b worth of tainted traditional medicines
The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) destroyed on Tuesday a large amount of unregistered drugs, chemically tainted medicines, expired drugs and illegal food and cosmetics worth Rp 4 billion (US$344,917) seized during market operations in October. The destroyed good […]
New APAC trade agreement likely to limit AIDS drug access
Public health groups are warning that AIDS programs in Asia are under threat due to US demands in major trade talks. Twelve countries, including Australia, are discussing the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, a massive new free trade deal in the Pacific […]
