Citi Pharma gets FDA nod to start exporting nutraceuticals to the United States

The pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturer enters the consumer-facing market in the US with a product the US regulator classifies as food, and not drugs

BF Biosciences expands production, launches diabetes treatment, secures listing approval

Company receives approval for brownfield expansion and launches Sematide, a new diabetes treatment, while listing application is greenlit by SECP and PSX

PPMA strongly refutes allegations against quality of Pakistani medicines

Pharmaceutical body defends industry standards, warns against harmful impact on exports and national reputation

Pharmaceutical exports surge by 30% in July 2024

Significant growth observed in both value and quantity of exports.

In the first quarter after deregulation, pharma sector revenue up by 25%

The increase in revenue is driven mostly by price increases as drug manufacturers can finally raise prices based on business need and rising costs instead of regulatory fiat

Ferozsons launches biologic to treat diabetes

Pharmaceutical company’s biotech subsidiary to launch the new product in one of Pakistan’s biggest therapeutic areas

Ferozsons subsidiary launches human insulin

Company says Ferulin, developed with the highest quality standards, will provide effective and affordable diabetes treatment to patients 

BF Biosciences plans to raise Rs 1.37 billion through IPO 

IPO will consist of 25 million ordinary shares with floor price of PKR 55 per share

Searle to sell its entire shareholding in Pakistani subsidiary  

Board approves sale of 90.61% stake to IJARA-led consortium

Citi Pharma enters into supply agreement with India’s Murli Krishna Pharma 

Murli Krishna Pharma will supply high-quality Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and products exclusively to Citi Pharma in Pakistan

CCP approves acquisition of two Japanese pharma products by Hilton Pharma

Proposed transaction entails the acquisition of Methycobal and Myonal including their trademarks

Sales tax hike to 18% expected to raise medicine prices

Sales tax is also imposed on diagnostic kits/equipment across various specialties, including cardiology, neurology, oncology, and urology 

Hoechst Pakistan to acquire products and trademarks from Sanofi affiliates

Board approves strategic acquisition to strengthen product portfolio and market position

Lucky Core seals deal for Pfizer’s Karachi plant, pharma products

Asset Purchase Agreements signed, acquisition includes products such as Ansaid, Ponstan, Ponstan Forte, Basoquin, Deltacortril, Lysovit, Corex-D, and Mycitracin. 

Searle Company to divest entire stake in Searle Pakistan Limited

Board approves disposal of 100% shareholding; negotiations for terms underway