AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCancer Access: India has cut prices for 543 cancer medicines, with some reductions exceeding 90%; new maximum retail prices take effect November 9, though key drugs are unaffected. Pharma Trade: India’s medicine exports rose 4.9% to $16.14 billion in the first half of FY27, led by stronger European demand. Heart Health: A review pooling data from 2.38 million adults across 11 Asian countries found cardiovascular disease affects about one in 20; obesity and other major risk factors remain widespread. Ageing China: People aged 65 and over now outnumber children under 15, increasing pressure on pensions, healthcare and long-term care. Japan Oncology: Tanabe Pharma has filed for approval of ZYNLONTA for relapsed or refractory lymphoma, based on a Japanese study showing a 58.1% response rate. Disaster Response: Cyclone Arnab has killed at least seven people in Andhra Pradesh, where more than 180,000 were evacuated.
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