CDC panel endorses Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds

The vote, which the CDC officially adopted hours after, gives a clear green light for states to begin vaccinating younger adolescents with the shot. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • Updated May 13, 2021

Amgen asks FDA for approval of key asthma drug

Tezepelumab is one of Amgen's top experimental medicines and a U.S. OK would help its efforts to offset revenue declines from its aging blockbusters.

By Ned Pagliarulo • May 10, 2021

Explore the Trendline➔

Commercialization

New drugs for obesity are becoming blockbusters, while Trump administration pressure is reshaping pharma marketing strategies ahead of looming patent cliffs.

By BioPharma Dive staff

FDA, CDC support resuming use of J&J vaccine after advisory panel vote

While health officials have documented more cases of a rare blood clotting syndrome associated with J&J's vaccine, a CDC committee supported use of the shot with an added warning. 

By Ned Pagliarulo , Ben Fidler • Updated April 23, 2021

A year with COVID-19: The impact of data on pharma marketing

Learn how three pharma brands used data to validate and adjust their promotional spend in 2020.

March 29, 2021

Biden administration hikes Medicare reimbursement for coronavirus vaccines

The increased payout by Medicare is intended to speed up distribution of the three currently available shots.

By Shannon Muchmore • March 16, 2021

The essential audience for well-being

For marketers in the health space, cannabis and CBD consumers represent an audience that is in search of both alternative and conventional methods of well-being as their transformation from patient to participant accelerates. 

March 1, 2021

Novavax broadens reach of global coronavirus vaccine alliance with new deal

As more transmissible variants spread across the globe, there's growing urgency to equitably allocate vaccine supplies. A deal between Novavax and COVAX will significantly bolster that effort.

By Ben Fidler • Feb. 19, 2021

Personalize your omnichannel marketing today and see the benefits tomorrow

With virtual interactions here to stay, it's important that pharma marketers continue to embrace the digital world. Learn how a personalized, insights-led approach to marketing drives results.

Jan. 19, 2021

Pfizer, BioNTech win EU vaccine approval as UK grapples with new coronavirus variant

In a press conference on the authorization, BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin expressed confidence the vaccine would protect against the emerging virus variant in the U.K.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Dec. 22, 2020

The role of optimized omnichannel marketing in a challenging environment

How can pharma marketers overcome today's cost-constrained, competitive environment?

Dec. 18, 2020

Hospitals start coronavirus vaccinations in sweeping, nationwide effort

A New York nurse was among the first to get the shot after FDA authorization last week. Many other health systems are either preparing to receive supplies or are already beginning immunizations.

By Samantha Liss • Dec. 14, 2020

UK drug regulator is first to clear Pfizer, BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine

The approval is a notable milestone in the historic pursuit of a protective shot for COVID-19. The two drugmakers plan to ship the first doses within days.

By Jonathan Gardner • Dec. 2, 2020

CDC panel recommends giving first coronavirus vaccines to healthcare workers, nursing home residents

Advisers on the CDC panel cited risk and disease burden as reasons for setting their priority list for the first vaccine doses to become available, supply of which will be extremely limited.

By Jonathan Gardner • Dec. 1, 2020

Hospitals scramble to get ready for coronavirus vaccines

Facilities are preparing ultra-cold storage capabilities and reviewing security plans as they brace for their role in distributing potentially multiple shots.

By Shannon Muchmore • Nov. 19, 2020

As US cases surge, FDA clears first fully at-home COVID-19 test

The prescription test from Lucira Health can deliver results within 30 minutes, and could help boost U.S. testing capacity. Some experts, however, called for more guidance on proper use.

By Greg Slabodkin • Nov. 18, 2020

Copycat to top-selling eye drug takes a step toward market

The FDA is reviewing Samsung Bioepis and Biogen's biosimilar of Lucentis. If approved, it would be the first biosimilar for an eye disease drug.

By Kristin Jensen • Nov. 18, 2020

Finding the right mix: Digital transformation offers opportunities for improved HCP engagement

Field teams and HCPs alike are learning how digital, data-driven approaches can best support safe, productive engagement.

Nov. 9, 2020

Trump administration to require insurers cover coronavirus vaccines

Late-stage vaccine results are expected soon from Pfizer and Moderna, putting pressure on the Trump administration to put in motion plans for what's likely to be a complex and challenging distribution process.

By Shannon Muchmore • Oct. 29, 2020

EQRx builds cancer drug pipeline as plans to challenge big pharma take shape

The startup, which aims to develop lower-cost alternatives to branded medicines, has licensed two drugs from CStone Pharmaceuticals in a deal that could signal a coming price war in cancer immunotherapy.

By Kristin Jensen • Oct. 27, 2020

Facing vaccine doubts, US grapples with building confidence in coronavirus shots

The CDC, for example, doesn't support vaccine mandates for healthcare workers or essential employees, an agency official told experts convened by the FDA last week.

By Jonathan Gardner • Oct. 22, 2020

Purdue, reaching $8B settlement with US, pleads guilty to charges over opioid sales

Under a deal reached with the Department of Justice, Purdue faces fines and a forfeiture worth more than $5 billion — the largest penalties ever for a drug company.

By Jacob Bell • Oct. 21, 2020

Doctors are consumers too! How DTC media impacts HCPs

The findings have implications for how pharma teams should think about their DTC and HCP efforts — they are no longer two separate marketing channels.

Oct. 19, 2020

Nestlé​ makes newly acquired Aimmune a stand-alone unit, appoints new CEO

Andrew Oxtoby, formerly chief commercial officer at the peanut allergy drugmaker, will take over as head of the new Nestlé business.

By Kristin Jensen • Oct. 14, 2020

FDA moves to pull preterm birth drug from market

AMAG Pharma, the maker of Makena, said the company disagreed with the FDA's proposal and plans to evaluate its options following a failed study.

By Kristin Jensen • Oct. 7, 2020

Achieving success in pharma marketing: The need for a personalized, omnichannel approach

Personalized, insight-driven omnichannel marketing has never been more beneficial or important. 

Oct. 7, 2020