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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 -
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Pfizer invests in molecular glue; Jazz, MeiraGTx shares rise on drug data
The pharma will work with Triana Biomedicines on molecular glue degraders. Elsewhere, Akeso raised $250 million and a MASH drug developer got a well-known board chair.
By BioPharma Dive staff • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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TrendlineAlzheimer's disease
Many companies hope to follow in the footsteps of Biogen, Eisai and Eli Lilly by developing new therapies for the debilitating disease, which affects tens of millions of people and costs healthcare systems hundreds of billions of dollars each year.
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GSK says antibody drug succeeds in testing for chronic nasal condition
The company has set high expectations for depemokimab, which it is also advancing in three other inflammatory diseases, including asthma.
By Delilah Alvarado • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Pfizer drug for hemophilia approved by FDA
The approval of Hympavzi Friday was a dose of good news for Pfizer, which is dealing with research setbacks and a challenge from an activist investor.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by CareMetxChoosing the right hub partner: A blueprint for decision-makers
An effective drug launch requires a hub partner with key capabilities, as outlined in the 2024 Patient Services Report by CareMetx.
By Erin Kholodovsky, SVP Account Management at CareMetx • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Sanofi may have found a buyer for its consumer health business
The French pharmaceutical giant said it’s in negotiations to sell a controlling stake of Opella to the private equity firm CD&R, in a deal that reportedly could be worth more than $16 billion.
By Jacob Bell • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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FDA clears Roche breast cancer drug; Turnstone lays off 60% of staff
Itovebi is part of a push by Roche to make new inroads in breast cancer. Elsewhere, Turnstone is trimming preclinical research and Gritstone bio is working on a bankruptcy deal.
By BioPharma Dive staff • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Ex-Pfizer execs ‘threatened’ for supporting plans to shake up company, Starboard says
In a letter to Pfizer’s board, the activist investor claimed former CEO Ian Read and CFO Frank D’Amelio were pressured to abandon a Starboard-led attempt to change the company’s direction.
By Kristin Jensen • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Lilly names Mount Sinai scientist as first chief AI officer
Thomas Fuchs will lead artificial intelligence initiatives across Lilly, including in drug discovery, clinical trials and manufacturing.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Protein prediction wins chemistry Nobel; Alnylam submits an all-important drug application
AlphaFold’s developers were awarded science’s top prize. Elsewhere, J&J is shuttering an intriguing cancer study and Alnylam is asking for approval of a drug that could rival a Pfizer blockbuster.
By BioPharma Dive staff • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by NorstellaUsing de-identified lab data to find patients, target physicians and expedite treatment
Many pharma companies are now using de-identified lab data to identify potential patients and their physicians in time to impact the patient’s treatment plan. In this Q&A, learn how lab data can be used to increase patient access.
By Madeline Naylor, DHSc, Vice President of Health Informatics, RWD, Norstella with Patrick Winniewicz, Executive Director of Healthcare Analytics Solutions, Quest Diagnostics • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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GSK says RSV vaccine protects against disease over three seasons
Cumulatively, data showed the shot to be 63% effective across the three-year period. However, efficacy appeared to wane and GSK said it expects revaccination will eventually be needed.
By Delilah Alvarado • Oct. 8, 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 -
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Opdivo gets ‘perioperative’ approval; pharmas cut jobs in New Jersey, Ireland
Bristol Myers' immunotherapy can now be used before and after surgery in the U.S. Elsewhere, J&J, Bayer, Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer are trimming staff.
By BioPharma Dive staff • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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FDA makes end of Zepbound, Mounjaro shortage official
Removal of Lilly’s in-demand drugs from the FDA’s shortage list ramps up pressure on the companies selling compounded counterparts.
By Kristin Jensen • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Lilly plans $4.5B ‘foundry’ for advanced drug manufacturing
With its latest investment, Lilly is looking toward medicines of the future and new methods to produce them.
By Kristin Jensen • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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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 -
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The top biopharma conferences remaining in 2025
Medical meetings often feature important clinical trial results, making them barometers of biotech and pharma companies' research progress. Here’s a list of conferences to watch the rest of 2025.
By BioPharma Dive staff • Updated June 30, 2025 -
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IGM lays off staff in autoimmune pivot; Metsera ramps up obesity drug supply
IGM is the latest biotech to focus on the potential for T cell engagers to treat inflammatory conditions. Elsewhere, Metsera signed a manufacturing deal and UCB started a first-of-its-kind trial.
By BioPharma Dive staff • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Roche turns to a startup in search for new breast cancer drugs
The Swiss pharma is paying Regor Therapeutics $850 million to buy a pair of prospects it sees as potential successors to blockbuster medicines from Pfizer and Eli Lilly.
By Jonathan Gardner • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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J&J builds case for Talvey; FDA panel questions PD-1 drugs for certain cancers
New data show Talvey’s potential in multiple myeloma drug combinations. Elsewhere, AbbVie got more positive Parkinson’s drug data and Biogen ended a Sage collaboration.
By BioPharma Dive staff • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Pfizer to pull sickle cell drug from market, shut down trials
The withdrawal comes as trial results indicate safety concerns with the drug, Oxbryta, which was first approved in the U.S. in 2019.
By Kristin Jensen • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Amgen claims success for two immune drugs, but results underwhelm Wall Street
Medicines the company is developing for eczema and myasthenia gravis met their objectives in Phase 3 trials. But analysts weren’t convinced they can compete with available alternatives.
By Kristin Jensen • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Novo CEO pressed by Senate to cut prices of obesity, diabetes drugs
CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen told lawmakers the company would consider new talks with insurers about the list prices of Wegovy and Ozempic if they pledge to keep the medicines on their formularies.
By Jonathan Gardner • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Sponsored by AltasciencesThe golden era of GLP-1 drugs: Where we are and what comes next
GLP-1 drugs went from helping with blood sugar management to supporting weight loss. What’s next?
Sept. 23, 2024
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