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Issue dated - 20th February 2003

Matrix rejects Lundbeck's DK 300 m bait to stop citalopram production
One more drug nearing patent expiry and one more worry for the original patent holder from Indian API manufacturers.

FM may give tax sops on sale of IP
INDICATIONS are that the Finance Ministry may provide tax incentives to the income arising from sale of intellectual property in the coming Union Budget.

UP, Delhi too may follow M’rashtra way; Pune chemists to move court
THE drug control administration of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi may issue a directive asking the retail chemists in the two states to provide air-conditioning facilities at their outlets, a senior official with the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration told Express Pharma Pulse.

Corporate
Eli Lilly to launch disposable insulin pens in March ’03
THIS winter has been action packed for the domestic insulin market. To add to the fervour Eli Lilly India is set to launch its disposable human insulin pen in the country in March this year.

INSIDE PHARMA

HAPPENNINGS

CORPORATE

EDITORIAL

OPED

BIOTECH

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

PHARMA ALLIED

IN THE NEWS

ASIA PHARMA EXPO 2003

IN THE NEWS	FROM THE EDITOR.....
Biotechnology taking deep roots in AP Though the development of the biotechnology industry in India is at the nascent stage, Andhra Pradesh, however, is making rapid strides in this knowledge-driven industry.	Bangla Beyond ’16 EDIT ARTICLE An ‘Act’ with Patent Act Circa 2005. At the stroke of midnight at 00.00 hours on Jan 1, 2005, when the entire world was celebrating, there was a huge section of the Indian Inc, especially from the pharma industry who had forgotten even to smile.
HAPPENINGS	CORPORATE
TNT unveils shipment services for life sciences segment CM promises help for biotech business in Gujarat Republic of Korea joins International Trademark Registration System Pall to launch Euroflow products in India Global Holistic Health Summit lays stress on integrated medicine NIPER to organize tech workshop BD launches first flow cytometry training centre PhD Awarded	Eli Lilly to launch disposable insulin pens in March ’03 Ranbaxy to explore herbals BD to develop Indian arm as mfg hub for China & SE Asia Juggat Pharma plans foray into Brazilian market India will not agree to dilution of Doha agenda: Jaitley Lupin sets up facility to mfr lovastatin Caraco expects 56 pc jump in ’03 revenues Surya launches X-Diaba for diabetics
MARKETPLACE	BIOTECH
Repositioning for extending product life THE lifecycle of any product typically consists of the initial phase, the rapid growth phase, the stagnation phase and the decline phase.	ICICI Venture to rope in US cos for Indian biotech initiative Belgium to explore Indian biotech market National Task Force presses for fiscal incentives in ’03 budget
PRODUCTS	TECHNOLOGY TRENDZ
This week's product reviews - Reverse Osmosis System \|\| Septa and bottle stopper \|\| Advanced PDA Solution \|\| More >>	Lead poisoning through use of solders Unique and indigenously developed lead-free sieves can eliminate problems related to lead poisoning and help maintain the quality standards, says Sanjay Gandhi
ASIA PHARMA EXPO 2003
B’desh: A potential destination for Indian pharma cos ‘Bangla drug industry is gearing up for post-GATT challenge’ ‘‘Bangla Drug Administration aims to raise its status to DGFDA’’ Drug Regulation in India Nations 2 Network - Naturally! Indian Pharma Industry: A Thumb Sketch Pharma Business in Bangladesh Packaging - Critical concern of pharma industry ‘‘The Expo will be a platform to prove that Bangladesh products can compete globally’’ Impurity Profile: A must for quality product Imaje India offers new generation marking solutions ‘Automation helps pharma cos achieve greater growth’	Colorcon: Leading in aqueous film coating SGE Lab Accessories: An edge in capillary column technology S Zaveri opens advanced drug delivery & services centre Technological advances herald new era in Ideal Cures Bilcare: Pioneer in innovative packaging materials SB Scientific Works: Diversifying horizons Process Chemicals: Experts in exports Plastosen PET: Adding new dimensions in packaging Neela: Where quality reigns supreme Petals: Dominant presence in pharma machinery Advance Biochemicals: R&D driven company Cip Machineries: Leadership through quality Maharshi Udyog: Reputed for quality labelling machines

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