The St. John's Research Institute (SJRI) is a part of the St John's National Academy of Health Sciences, which is run by the CBCI Society for Medical Education. From its inception, St. John's has set before it an ideal of excellence in academic courses as well as service to society as a result of which it has truly become holistic both in its outlook and in its approach to the problems of community health.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Untitled Letter to Viatris Specialty LLC, stating that a direct-to-consumer (DTC) promotional video for TOBI® PODHALER® (tobramycin inhalation powder) contains false or misleading claims regarding the product's use. According to the FDA, the promotional material misbrands the drug under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., India's largest pharmaceutical company, has announced a strong start to FY2026-27, reporting double-digit revenue growth in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. Robust performance in the domestic formulations business and continued momentum in its innovative medicines portfolio helped the company deliver higher sales and profitability despite softer demand in the U.S. generics market.

Sun Pharma announced that it has received approval from the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, ANVISA to manufacture and market semaglutide injection in Brazil for the treatment of adults with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise.

Sun Pharma plans to launch the product in the next few days in partnership with Hypera Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company in Brazil. It will be available as a pre-filled, multi-dose injectable pen in two strengths (2 mg/1.5 mL and 4 mg/3 mL) allowing flexible, once-weekly dosing.

Headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Medical Supplies Corporation Ltd. (UPMSCL) is registered under the Companies Act 2013 and set up with a seed capital of Rs. 20 Crores from the state exchequer. It is headed by an IAS officer and acts as the nodal organization for centralized procurement and distribution of drugs and equipment to Government Health Facilities in Uttar Pradesh.

UPMSCL is inviting applications from eligible candidates for Pharmacist in Drug Procurement, position on Deputation / Contractual basis.