Biocon’s biopharma journey took off on a differentiated path fraught with challenges. In the late 90’s when we started the prevailing business ethos in pharmaceutical sector favored a predictable and attractive ROCE (Return On Capital Employed) ventures based on chemically synthesized generic drugs. Biocon, however, chose to invest in developing biologic drugs based on recombinant…
We expect the momentum in the Biologics business to continue, says Biocon CFO
Biocon reported better-than-expected revenue and profit in the second quarter of FY19 on the back of good performance by its Biologics, Research Services and Small Molecules business segments. Siddharth Mittal, President (Finance) and CFO, spoke to by K Giriprakash and Venkatesh Ganesh of Hindu BusinessLine about the company’s results and prospects. Excerpts from the interview….
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw felicitated by Government of Rajasthan, as the ‘Precious Daughter of India’
On September 28, 2018, the 4th Annual Healthcare Summit & Precious Daughters of India Awards was organised by National Health Mission, Department of Medical, Health & Family welfare, Government of Rajasthan in Jaipur. The event focused on highlighting the importance of Saving the Girl Child & honouring outstanding women as Daughters of India. Ms. Kiran…
Biocon’s Insulin Glargine Journey: Crossing a Key Milestone with EC Approval
As a credible, global insulins player, Biocon made sure-footed progress towards its mission of providing a high quality, affordable insulin analog for people with diabetes globally when the European Commission approved the biosimilar Insulin Glargine application submitted by its co-development partner Mylan. Biocon and Mylan are among the first few to receive approval for biosimilar…
Expanding Oncology Portfolio for the Benefit of Cancer Patients
We added another feather in our cap with the U.S. FDA approval of Fulphila™, biosimilar Pegfilgrastim co-developed with our partner Mylan. Fulphila™ is the first FDA-approved biosimilar Pegfilgrastim and the second biosimilar from Biocon and Mylan’s joint portfolio approved in the U.S. Pegfilgrastim is a long-lasting, pegylated form of recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor that is…
Biocon’s Trastuzumab Journey: First biosimilar from India to be approved by U.S. FDA
December 2017 was a defining moment in our biosimilars journey when Biocon and partner Mylan became the first companies globally to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for biosimilar Trastuzumab. Ogivri™ (trastuzumab-dkst) was the first biosimilar from Mylan and Biocon’s joint portfolio approved in the U.S., and it made us the first Indian…
Biocon Presented PK-PD Data on Insulin Tregopil at American Diabetes Association, 78th Scientific Sessions – Suggesting an Oral Rapid Acting Insulin Option for Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Biocon recently presented data from its Insulin Tregopil clinical program at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 78th Scientific Sessions held at Orlando, Florida, from 22nd to 26th June, 2018.
The #MomSpiration Series: #8
KONJAM PORU…AVASARAM KOLLADHEY… Yennai un madiyil idu… Un kattai viral kodu… Ennai Konji thodu… Un sevvaayal yen udal muluka muthamidu… Yen eera udathin ethchil un udal muluka poosa vidu… Yen thalai mudi adhai kodhi vidu… Un thalaiyil Ulla pookal adhai kalaika vidu… Un thalai mudi, adhan vaasam ennai mugara vidu… Nee kattiya pudavai adhai nagartha vidu,…
The #MomSpiration Series: #7
MOM You are really awesome. The way you protect me The way you guide me The way you pamper me The way you support me Makes me feel so special. No one in this world Can love me more than you And it’s true. I just want to let u know You mean the world…
The #MomSpiration Series: #6
Words are never enough to explain / are always scarce in providing the fulfillment of the word ‘Mother’. MOTHER = Miraculous Outstanding Tangible Harmonious Earthly Real Every Mother is : Pure form of Patience Soul of Sacrifice Symbol of selfless love Alluring hearted Mother is the one, who is the specialised in all professions for…
The #MomSpiration Series: #5
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The #MomSpiration Series: #4
Mom, you are always Mom I am ever greatful to you, because you only brought me here Am I not responsible, for taking you along with me, my dear? You laughed only once, when I was crying when born, But never afterwards, whenever I used to cry for my life’s thorn You love me so…
