Iran war has not disrupted pharma supply chains. That could change if conflict is prolonged
The escalating war in the Middle East so far has not appreciably disrupted global pharmaceutical supply chains, but it could eventually — affecting prices.
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STAT+: Medicare chief says TrumpRx is meant to be narrow in scope
Today's biotech news includes the Medicare director offering a tempered view of TrumpRx and high-dose Wegovy getting an FDA nod.
West Bengal Health Panel orders probe into Rs 26.6 lakh hospital bill for 33 days
Kolkata: The West Bengal Clinical Establishment Regulatory Commission (WBCERC) has directed the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) to constitute a high-level committee to scrutinise a bill issued by a private…
STAT+: U.K. to take another look at cost-effectiveness of Alzheimer’s drugs
Following successful appeals from drugmakers, the U.K. is taking another look at whether two new Alzheimer's drugs can be considered cost-effective.
Treating doctor’s opinion more reliable than police in evaluating dying declarations: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that when deciding the reliability of a dying declaration, the opinion of the treating doctor holds more weight than that of…
NCDRC junks medical negligence complaint against Apollo Hospitals Andhra in CKD patient death case
New Delhi: Upholding the State Commission's order that found no medical negligence, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) dismissed an appeal filed against Apollo Hospitals in a case related…
MH-Nursing CET 2026 Registration Deadline Extended Till March 25
Mumbai: The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has extended the registration deadline for MH-Nursing CET 2026, offering fresh relief to candidates who missed the earlier online registration dates. The…
New Delhi ABVIMS- Dr RML Hospital Notifies Round 1 Reporting Schedule for DM, MCh, DrNB Admissions 2025, fee details
New Delhi- The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital have issued an official admission notice detailing the reporting schedule for candidates…
Odisha: Private hospital sealed after pregnant woman dies during transfer to higher facility
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident that has sparked public outrage, the district administration of Jagatsinghpur sealed a private hospital on Thursday following the death of a pregnant woman, allegedly due…
STAT+: Novartis picks up experimental breast cancer drug for $2B
Looking to bolster its pipeline, Novartis is buying a breast cancer drug candidate for $2 billion from Delaware-based Synnovation Therapeutics.