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Will Walgreens’ store closures disrupt its clinical trial aims?
Despite plans to shutter 1,200 stores, the company’s chief clinical trials officer said the pharmacy giant remains committed to aiding drug research.
By Meagan Parrish • Nov. 22, 2024 -
Under-the-skin Keytruda comparable to infused version in Phase 3 study, Merck says
Merck plans to discuss the data with regulators as it lags rivals Roche and Bristol Myers in bringing forward a subcutaneous form of its cancer drug.
By Jonathan Gardner • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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New drugs for obesity are becoming blockbusters, while Trump administration pressure is reshaping pharma marketing strategies ahead of looming patent cliffs.
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Eli Lilly follows J&J in suing Biden administration over 340B rebates
Major drugmakers are filing lawsuits against the HHS and HRSA to resuscitate plans to issue hospitals rebates instead of giving them upfront discounts on 340B drugs.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Nov. 18, 2024 -
New Alzheimer's drugs
Eisai wins over European regulators on Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
The EMA sided against the drug this summer. But an appeal from Eisai appears to have worked, teeing Leqembi up for authorization in a major market.
By Jacob Bell • Nov. 14, 2024 -
J&J sues US government for halting 340B rebate plan
The pharma is trying to win court backing to pay hospitals rebates for two drugs in the 340B drug discount program, instead of offering upfront discounts.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Cigna confirms it is not pursuing Humana acquisition
The formal denial comes after Cigna CEO David Cordani tried to push back on persistent speculation of a Humana merger earlier this fall.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Sponsored by SmartLabs
Thinking inside the box: How SmartLabs is driving new collaborations to support the life science industry in global innovation hubs
Seamlessly scale and adapt to match the rapid pace and complexity of modern science.
Nov. 11, 2024 -
Pfizer’s RSV vaccine cleared by FDA for use in some younger adults
Approval of Pfizer's Abrysvo in certain adults aged 18 to 59 years old will expand the number of people eligible for vaccination with the shot.
By Delilah Alvarado • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Amgen plans launch of Eylea biosimilar after court ruling
With “nerves of steel,” Amgen is getting ready to sell a copycat of Regeneron’s top-selling eye drug Eylea, even as litigation continues.
By Kristin Jensen • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Oral version of Novo diabetes drug protects heart health in large study
The medicine, which Novo sells as Rybelsus, cut the risk of cardiovascular complications by 14% when added to standard therapies in people with diabetes and heart disease.
By Jonathan Gardner • Oct. 21, 2024 -
FDA’s GLP-1 decision kicks off ‘unprecedented’ tussle over shortage
After initially declaring the shortage of Eli Lilly’s diabetes and weight loss drugs over, the FDA has re-opened the door for GLP-1 compounders.
By Amy Baxter • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Gilead withdraws Trodelvy in bladder cancer
The antibody drug conjugate didn’t help patients live longer in a confirmatory trial, prompting a review of its conditional approval in that indication.
By Jonathan Gardner • Oct. 18, 2024 -
CVS replaces CEO Karen Lynch with Caremark head
The financially struggling healthcare giant also pulled its earnings guidance, citing increased medical cost pressures in its health benefits unit.
By Emily Olsen • Oct. 18, 2024 -
Tremfya, Carvykti sales grow as J&J prepares for Stelara patent loss
Biosimilar competition is expected in early January for the company’s second highest-selling drug, putting greater focus on newer products' market trajectory.
By Jonathan Gardner • Oct. 15, 2024 -
FDA, facing pressure, to review position on Zepbound, Mounjaro shortage
The agency agreed in court to allow compounding companies to continue producing copycat versions of Lilly’s fast-selling medicines while it reevaluates its recent decision to declare the drugs back in supply.
By Jonathan Gardner • Oct. 14, 2024 -
GSK’s ViiV to expand supply of HIV drug in Africa
The company is committing to make at least 2 million doses of its long-acting PrEP therapy available in low- and middle-income countries next year and in 2026.
By Delilah Alvarado • Oct. 7, 2024 -
Gilead agrees to license new HIV drug in low-income countries
The company will permit six generic drugmakers to make and sell lenacapavir in 120 countries that have high incidence of the disease but limited resources.
By Delilah Alvarado • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Blue Shield of California sidesteps PBMs with new Humira biosimilar deal
It’s the first time, according to the insurer, that this type of model has been used to bring a Humira biosimilar to market, and it yields a much lower cost than both the brand-name version of the drug and biologic copycats.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 2, 2024 -
How Roche plans to fill a projected $8B sales gap
Biosimilar competition to aging blockbusters will erode a large chunk of the pharma giant’s top line over the next few years.
By Amy Baxter • Oct. 2, 2024 -
CVS to lay off 2,900 employees amid reports of strategic review
As CVS pursues a massive cost-cutting plan — and reportedly considers a potential breakup of its businesses — the healthcare behemoth has decided to cut 1% of its workforce.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 1, 2024 -
J&J drops 340B rebate plan after government pressure
Threatened with sanctions and loss of its agreement with Medicare and Medicaid, J&J is rolling back a plan to give hospitals after-the-fact rebates for 340B drugs.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Sponsored by Almac Clinical Services
Key factors shaping the future of clinical services organizations in the APAC market
Clinical services organizations can help pharma with global drug development and clinical trial challenges.
Sept. 30, 2024 -
Express Scripts sues FTC over report critical of PBM business practices
The pharmacy benefit manager said its lawsuit is necessary to protect against misinformation, while the FTC promised to defend its research.
By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Sept. 17, 2024 -
New research could ease concerns over suicide risk of obesity drugs
While results from two after-the-fact analyses were “reassuring,” outside experts urged “continued vigilance” to ensure GLP-1 drugs don’t worsen problems in people with preexisting mental health conditions.
By Jonathan Gardner • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Illumina avoids fine for Grail purchase in European court victory
The sequencing firm will avoid a penalty of 432 million euros after a court ruled the European Commission did not have jurisdiction to challenge the company’s Grail acquisition.
By Susan Kelly • Sept. 3, 2024