Industry News

Neurocrine wins FDA nod for 'sprinkle' Ingrezza formulation 

May 1, 2024
The oral granules can be sprinkled on food, providing a new administration option for those who have difficulty swallowing

FDA to host listening session for AdComm improvements

May 1, 2024
The agency seeks public feedback on diversifying perspectives and streamlining committee processes.

Novartis, PeptiDream expand peptide discovery pact

April 30, 2024
Novartis could shell out up to $2.7 billion in a quest to expand its radioligand pipeline

Pfizer-Genmab ADC wins full approval in cervical cancer

April 30, 2024
Tivdak is the first ADC with demonstrated overall survival data to be granted full FDA approval in this patient population

X4 Pharma wins FDA nod to treat rare immunodeficiency disease

April 29, 2024
Xolremdi is the first therapy specifically indicated for patients with WHIM

Addex, Janssen epilepsy drug falls short in phase 2 trial

April 29, 2024
The novel mGluR2 PAM medication failed to delay the time for patients to reach baseline seizure count

Merck KGaA builds biopharma research center 

April 26, 2024
The new 'Advanced Research Center' is part of a $1.6 billion investment initiative at the company's Darmstadt site

FDA approves Pfizer hemophilia B gene therapy

April 26, 2024
Beqvez, priced at $3.5 million, is now tied with CSL's hemophilia therapy as the second most expensive drug in the world

BMS unveils cost-saving initiative, layoffs

April 25, 2024
The "strategic productivity initiative" is designed to drive $1.5 billion in cost savings by the end of 2025

Regeneron, Mammoth ink gene editing collaboration

April 25, 2024
The partners will develop in vivo CRISPR-based gene editing therapies in a deal that could reach $470 million

Xaira Therapeutics launches AI drug discovery mission backed by $1B in funding

April 24, 2024
Led by Genentech's former CSO, Xaira is betting on the application of computational methods to drug design

Novartis wins rare cancer pediatric indication for Lutathera

April 24, 2024
The radioligand therapy is the first FDA approved treatment specifically for children with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors

ImmunityBio wins hard-fought bladder cancer approval

April 23, 2024
Anktiva is the first IL-15 superagonist approved for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer

Eli Lilly to buy Nexus injectables site

April 23, 2024
Facing exploding demand for its weight loss and diabetes drugs, Lilly grabs up a Wisconsin facility

Incyte snaps up Escient, boosting neurosensory-inflammatory pipeline

April 23, 2024
Incyte will pick up two potential first-in-class oral MRGPR antagonists in a deal worth $750 million

Ipsen, Skyhawk ink $1.8B neurological RNA modulator deal

April 22, 2024
The pact grants Ipsen the option to acquire the rights to two candidates pursued under the collaboration

BMS, Cellares sign CAR-T supply deal

April 22, 2024
As part of the $380 million deal, Cellares will tech-transfer BMS CAR T-cell therapies onto its fully automated manufacturing platform

Roche lung cancer blockbuster wins approval in early-stage NSCLC

April 19, 2024
Alecensa is now the first and only ALK inhibitor approved for people with ALK-positive early-stage NSCLC following tumor resection

FDA accepts Vertex non-opioid pain med NDA

April 19, 2024
The NaV1.8 inhibitor also nabbed Breakthrough Therapy designation for diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain

Cerevel Parkinson’s drug gets phase 3 win ahead of AbbVie deal

April 18, 2024
The drugmaker shared positive late-stage trial results for its D1/D5 receptor in Parkinson’s disease

Takeda inks immuno-oncology partnership with Kumquat

April 18, 2024
The oncology biotech could receive $1.2 billion in milestone payments and royalties on future sales

Eli Lilly weight loss drug significantly improves sleep apnea symptoms

April 17, 2024
The drugmaker shared that the trials demonstrated a reduction of up to 63% in the apnea-hypopnea index

GSK antibiotic hits phase 3 goals in gonorrhea

April 17, 2024
Gepotidacin, a potential first-in-class oral antibiotic, is already armed with two positive trials in UTIs

Genentech cancer drug shows promise in earlier DLBCL treatment

April 16, 2024
In a phase 3 trial, Columvi plus chemo improved survival rates for patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Novartis Factor B inhibitor grabs priority review in IgAN

April 16, 2024
Fabhalta heads towards another indication with a phase 3 win in rare kidney disease

Genentech ends $3B Adaptimmune T-cell collab

April 15, 2024
The UK-based biotech received notice that the 2021 deal will be terminated in 180 days

EMA finds no link between GLP-1 drugs and suicidal thoughts

April 15, 2024
The review began in July 2023, after two patients in Iceland reported adverse events

Fujifilm to spend $1.2B on North Carolina CDMO expansion

April 12, 2024
The cell culture facility expansion will add large-scale production capacity as well as generate an additional 680 jobs by 2031

Florida judge dismisses Eli Lilly compounding suit

April 12, 2024
The judge said Lilly was attempting to use state laws to enforce federal regulations, which is the responsibility of the FDA

Vertex to buy Alpine for $4.9B

April 11, 2024
Key to the deal is Alpine’s lead molecule, a dual BAFF/APRIL antagonist in phase 3 trials for kidney disease