Biocon Bioconites Corner, Campaigns, Har Ghar Tiranga

Biocon Group celebrated the 75 years of India’s Freedom With ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’

Tricolor Distributed Among Children of govt schools, to Communities and Biocon Group’s staff amidst the singing of the National Anthem and National Song The Biocon Group participated in the Diamond Jubilee (75 years) celebrations of India’s Freedom over three days. The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, initiated by the Government of India, had a good response; the Biocon Group of companies came together to distribute 30,000 flags among schoolchildren, their parents, general public and Biocon’s employees.

Biocon Biosimilars

Expect Biocon Biologics to become a fully integrated global biosimilars firm post Viatris buy: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Biocon's Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw in a QnA with FE’s Srinath Srinivasan, talks about the bold moves Biocon Biologics is making since 2021, including the recent acquisition of Viatris’ global biosimilars business, which will provide it a direct entry into the US & Europe with the acquired commercial engine in developed and key emerging markets. This … Continue reading Expect Biocon Biologics to become a fully integrated global biosimilars firm post Viatris buy: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Biocon Biosimilar, Biosimilars, General, Healthcare, Innovation, Partnerships

The Biocon Biologics-Viatris Transaction Catapults us into The Global Big League: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Biocon Biologics on Monday announced a transformational deal to acquire partner Viatris’ global biosimilars business for up to USD 3.335 billion in cash and stock. The acquisition of the business, which is estimated to generate revenues of USD 1 billion next year, will create a unique, fully integrated global biosimilars enterprise. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson, … Continue reading The Biocon Biologics-Viatris Transaction Catapults us into The Global Big League: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Biocon Biosimilars

Biocon developing 20 biosimilar products for global markets

India's premier biopharmaceutical company Biocon is working on a pipeline of 20 biosimilar drugs or similar but not identical copy of biologic medicines, to tap the upcoming huge opportunity. Biocon, which launched the world's first interchangeable insulin Glargine in the US during the third quarter, has eight approved products. It has biosimilars in oncology like … Continue reading Biocon developing 20 biosimilar products for global markets

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HOW CAN I REDUCE MY RISK OF BREAST CANCER?

If you are concerned about your breast health, you might be wondering if there are ways to lower the risk of breast cancer? While one cannot do much about a few risk factors such as being a female or getting older, it is still possible to reduce the risk by adopting some healthy lifestyle habits. … Continue reading HOW CAN I REDUCE MY RISK OF BREAST CANCER?

Biocon Biosimilars, COVID-19, Disease Management, General, Healthcare

‘Our Alliance with Serum Institute Provides an Accelerated Entry into Vaccines’

Dr Arun Chandavarkar, Managing Director, Biocon Biologics Ltd., says the structure of the strategic alliance with Serum Institute Life Sciences provides Biocon Biologics with an asset light and accelerated entry into the often overlooked infectious diseases segment. Having established capabilities and a track record of success in biologics, Biocon Biologics’ foray into vaccines and antibodies for … Continue reading ‘Our Alliance with Serum Institute Provides an Accelerated Entry into Vaccines’

Biocon Bioconites Corner, Biosimilars, COVID-19, Healthcare

A Unique & Synergistic Alliance to Impact Global Health

Biocon Biologics Limited (BBL), a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd. and Serum Institute Life Sciences Private Limited (SILS), a subsidiary of Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd, have entered into a historic alliance to impact global health. This alliance will complement the strengths and resources of two leading Indian players in addressing inequitable access both in … Continue reading A Unique & Synergistic Alliance to Impact Global Health

Biocon Bioconites Corner, COVID-19, Disease Management, General, Healthcare

Women With PCOS Need Extra Attention During COVID-19

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age (15–49 years). Worldwide, nearly 116 million women (3.4%) are afflicted with this syndrome and in India, around 10% of women are grappling with this syndrome, however, there is a dearth of proper published data on the same.1 Emerging evidence … Continue reading Women With PCOS Need Extra Attention During COVID-19

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World Health Day 2021: Building a Fairer, Healthier World

Introduction to World Health Day April 7 is marked as World Health Day each year to draw attention to areas of concern related to global healthcare. In 2021, the World Health Day campaign focuses on building a fairer and healthier world collectively. It is in response to the fact that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has … Continue reading World Health Day 2021: Building a Fairer, Healthier World