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The
future of data exclusivity
The issue of data exclusivity is a burning question in the
pharma industry. With a divided industry opinion, the future
is still uncertain. Sushmi Dey examines DE before the verdict
arrives from the government.
Will
these dreams come true?
They call the well-being industry the sunrise industry, something
which can never be ignored. But last year's budget did no
wonders for the industry. This time around, will the Finance
Minister care to take a notice of the industry? The leaders
have some suggestions. By Arshiya Khan
Innovator's
loss is the generic makers' gain
This quarter, Indian generic makers can't get the smile off
their lips. Dr Reddy's is riding high on generic sales and
has reported a remarkable surge in net profit amounting to
199 percent.
LifeKen
deploys Oracle
Lifetime Healthcare, promoter of LifeKen, a leading player
in organised pharma retail, announced that it has chosen Oracle
Retail applications to centralise and integrate their retail
operations.
Wockhardt
signs in-licensing pact with Crawford Healthcare
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology major Wockhardt has signed
an in-licensing agreement with Crawford Healthcare of UK to
market Viticolor, a skin camouflage gel for topical application
for vitiligo patients.
Strides
and Invent Farma form JVC
Strides Arcolab and Invent Farma Group, which includes Laboratorios
Lesvi and Inke, a leading Spanish company, announced to set
up a JVC to develop a range of products mainly focused for
hospitals in Spain and Portugal region.
Asia
Pharma Expo 2007, the business point
Asia Pharma Expo 2007, an international exhibition on the
South Asian pharmaceutical industry successfully completed
at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center, Dhaka,
Bangladesh. The exhibition took off January 11, 2207 for three
days; as informed by S M Shafiuzzaman, President, Bangladesh
Association of Pharmaceutical Industries. APE2007 was organised
by the Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries
and GPE Expo.
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