Friends, I represent the Third World. I represent the needs and aspirations of the Third World. I represent the capabilities of the Third World. And above all, I represent an opportunity…. We all have a responsibility to alleviate the suffering of millions of our fellowmen who are afflicted with HIV and AIDS…. Yusuf Hamied, chairman, Cipla, at European Commission, Brussels, in September 2000 Respected world over as a champion of affordable
Synopsis Ronapreve came as a boon at the peak of the Delta wave in 2021. But as the injection turned ineffective against the Omicron variants, stocks piled up. While Novacare, the distributor, says Max defaulted on dues, the hospital group alleges misrepresentation in the matter. However, the dispute highlights larger issues regarding risks related to […]
Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, the Drug Controller General of India; image credit: Vikas Dandekar Synopsis The pharmaceutical industry, and the central drug regulatory agency, faced a severe reputation crisis following the deaths of 70 children in Gambia due to contaminated cough syrups in 2022. A few months later, Rajeev Raghuvanshi took over as the Drug Controller […]
Nikhil Chopra, CEO, JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Image credit: Special Arrangement Synopsis When PE firm KKR took control of JB Pharma in 2020, it was struggling for growth. Competitors had cornered the four legacy brands on which the company relied. Then, Nikhil Chopra, a seasoned hand from Cipla, took over. JB Pharma’s subsequent turnaround […]