INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Wockhardt shares on Friday ended 5 per cent up at Rs 994.95 apiece on BSE
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Drug firm Wockhardt on Friday said the national drug regulator
has accorded a favourable recommendation for its novel antibiotic developed for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia
(CABP) in adults.
The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has provided a favourable
recommendation for Miqnaf (nafithromycin), the drug firm said in a statement.Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp
The SEC
recommendation is based on CDSCO's comprehensive review of the product dossier consisting of non-clinical, US/EU Phase 1, Global Phase 2 and
for gaining DCGI's final approval for Miqnaf, the company stated.
Miqnaf is the once-a-day 3-days-only treatment for CABP patients,
including those caused by multi-drug resistant (MDR) bugs.
CABP is the most common infection, leading to hospitalisation and death
Globally, 2.4 million annual deaths are caused by lower respiratory tract infections.
India contributes to 23 per cent of the global
community pneumonia burden, the drug firm said.
Wockhardt shares on Friday ended 5 per cent up at Rs 994.95 apiece on BSE.First Published:
