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Andhra Pradesh: Changing gearsFrom reverse engineering to innovation and discovery, the pharmaceutical industry in Andhra Pradesh over the years has changed its thrust gears to become one of the hottest places in the country Pharma city to be operational by the year endAndhra Pradesh is all set to add a new feather in its cap as the fast emerging pharmaceutical capital of India with the completion of the special economic zone, Jawaharlal Pharma City in Parawada, Visakhapatnam. AP emerges as a major pharma hubWith major regulatory approvals for facilities and products in the kitty, the pharmaceutical and biotech players in Andhra Pradesh have established a strong presence in India and international market. APDCA tightens regulatory measuresThe Andhra Pradesh State Drug Control Administration (APDCA) is all set to tighten its grip on enforcement of regulations. According to the informed sources in the state drug control administration department Economies of scale drive K'taka cos to opt for presence in APAttracted by improved cost realization, enhanced margins and de-risk business models at special economic zones (SEZs), the biotech and pharmaceutical companies from Karnataka are making a beeline IMS plans 100-bed speciality hospital for ESIC employees in APInsurance Medical Services (IMS), Andhra Pradesh will soon construct a 100-bed super speciality hospital for the employees and workers covered under the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). GVK joins hands with INC for clinical researchGVK Biosciences has entered into a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with INC Research (INC) to establish a dedicated resource capability to offer phase I-IV clinical development programs in India for INC's global clients. Advanced Enzyme Technologies to focus on enzyme marketThe Mumbai-based Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited (AETL), India's one of the leading biotechnology company specialised in the enzyme research and development, caters to the needs of the healthcare as well as the processing industry. Apollo Health to set up 200 clinics across country, opens first in HyderabadAfter establishing its network of clinics in all major cities and towns across the country, Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd GE Analytical introduces 'sievers' with UV oxidation for TOC analysisIn the pharmaceutical industry the need for total organic carbon (TOC) analysis is very important, as the overall contamination of the water being used for the manufacturing of medicine is very high. Government indifference hampers growth of CRAMSThe global pharmaceutical industry is in the path of a major revolution. The ever-increasing research and development costs and the patent regulation of blockbuster drugs have forced the companies to turn to alternatives SSI formulation units call for govt attentionThe small-scale industries and formulation units have always been important aspects of pharmaceutical industry, playing a major role in the growth and development of the pharma sector in the state. DuPont to set up biotech research centre in HyderabadDuPont India, the subsidiary of the science-based products and services company in the US, will set up its biotech research centre at DuPont Knowledge Centre, in Hyderabad. |
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