Dr Reddy’s signals a sharp step up in ambitions at home, propelled by building leadership in 10 therapy segments and an “India-first” approach for specialty products. Uptick in the China business and the potential launch of a Russia-partnered COVID-19 vaccine were other aspects of the business discussed at JPM.

Report released as soon-to-be committee chair Ron Wyden, D-OR, assembles plans for drug pricing legislation in the new Democratic-controlled Senate.

Scrip takes a look at the key trends that could play out in 2021 to shape the trajectory of Indian drug makers, including evolving dynamics in the US under a new president. Thorny India-China relations will add a layer of complexity, while firms may also want to look beyond the chief information officers as they ramp up digital engagement.

The US is to ship only half of doses for Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in the first instance, while Rhizen Pharmaceuticals starts a Phase I trial of a DHODH inhibitor.