Drug Licensing
After Patanjali, state government, IMA comes under Supreme Court's scanner
The Supreme Court had earlier said that IMA needs to 'put its house in order'
 "After Patanjali, state government, IMA comes under Supreme Court's scanner")
Ichnos Sciences, Astria Therapeutics sign licensing deal for OX40 portfolio
Ichnos is set to receive $320 million upfront for development, regulatory and sales payments, coupled with low double-digit royalties
 "Ichnos Sciences, Astria Therapeutics sign licensing deal for OX40 portfolio")
New National Medical Commission tag no game changer for medical students
Had the recognition not come, then students from several colleges may have found it difficult to appear for the USMLE if their college was not recognised by the WFME
 "New National Medical Commission tag no game changer for medical students")
Health ministry plans drug licensing changes to ensure drug safety
Proposals aim to standardise drug manufacturing practices after a few Indian medicines were flagged as 'substandard' by the WHO
 "Health ministry plans drug licensing changes to ensure drug safety")
FDA authorises third antibody drug for mild-to-moderate Covid-19 cases
U.S. health officials have granted emergency authorisation to a third antibody drug to help reduce hospitalisations and deaths due to Covid-19
 "FDA authorises third antibody drug for mild-to-moderate Covid-19 cases")
Biocon and Equillium Inc. expand license agreement for itolizumab
The companies have expanded their collaboration and license agreement
 "Biocon and Equillium Inc. expand license agreement for itolizumab")
Pharma industry divided as govt likely to increase drug licensing fee
Price hike likely to arrest the number of bogus drug registrations
 "Pharma industry divided as govt likely to increase drug licensing fee")
Panel suggests one-time licensing for drugs
At present, the renewal of licences for each formulation rests with state regulators and is around 3 years
 "Panel suggests one-time licensing for drugs")
