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Spektus Pharma and GEBRO split global commercialisation of twice-daily analgesic ActraFlex, raising GMP and multi-jurisdiction filing coordination questions.

Nov 2, 2026

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Glenmark Elevates Namita Shah to Senior VP, Global Portfolio

Glenmark elevates Namita Shah to SVP – Global Portfolio, expanding her remit from India and emerging markets to a worldwide scope.

Nov 2, 2026

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Granules India Reports 11 USFDA Observations at Gagillapur

Granules India's Gagillapur facility received 11 USFDA observations; the company confirms no data integrity or cross-contamination findings.

Oct 31, 2026

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Oct 31, 2026

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