Pharma: Page 18


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    Bayer details layoffs as company shake-up continues

    The reduction of 1,500 roles in the first quarter is part of CEO Bill Anderson’s plan to shrink Bayer’s bureaucracy and “radically realign” its culture.

    By May 14, 2024
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    Partnering for success: Choosing the right CDMO in pharma outsourcing

    Explore the four most important qualities for choosing a dependable outsourcing partner in pharma.

    May 13, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from BioPharma Dive

    Looming patent expiries this decade and intensifying competition from China are forcing drugmakers to adapt, while new opportunities open up in oncology and in neuroscience.

    By BioPharma Dive staff
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    iTeos shares jump on TIGIT update; Acelyrin swaps CEOs

    Interim data surpassed expectations, iTeos said. Bluebird bio, meanwhile, gave a fuller accounting of launch progress for its gene therapies Lygenia, Zynteglo and Skysona. 

    By BioPharma Dive staff • May 10, 2024
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    FDA delays decision on Moderna RSV vaccine

    The regulator cited “administrative constraints,” rather than any issue with Moderna’s trial data, for missing a May 12 deadline, the company said.

    By May 10, 2024
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    Novavax gets a lifeline with Sanofi vaccine pact

    Sanofi will ally with the under-pressure biotech, paying $500 million upfront for rights to co-commercialize Novavax’s COVID shot and develop combination influenza vaccines.

    By May 10, 2024
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    Takeda targets ‘efficiency’ in restructuring, pipeline cuts

    Among the pipeline changes is a decision by Takeda to terminate studies in blood cancer of TAK-007, a CAR-NK therapy, and to pivot instead to autoimmune conditions.

    By Updated May 10, 2024
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    Deep Dive // Patent thickets

    Drug patents protect pharma profits. Track when they’ll expire.

    This database now covers the 50 best-selling pharmaceutical products and has been updated to reflect current patent expiry expectations. 

    By Updated April 9, 2025
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    AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, citing declining demand

    The move ends a turbulent saga for AstraZeneca, which successfully developed a coronavirus shot but struggled to sell it amid competition and the emergence of rare but serious side effects. 

    By May 8, 2024
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    FDA sets date for advisory meeting on Lilly’s closely watched Alzheimer’s drug

    After delaying an approval decision for Lilly’s donanemab, the agency now intends to hold an advisory committee meeting on June 10.

    By May 7, 2024
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    AstraZeneca ups stake in Cellectis in latest cell therapy bet

    The British drugmaker, which has made genetic medicine a larger priority of late, added $140 million to a deal to develop up to 10 gene and cell therapies.

    By May 6, 2024
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    Sponsored by Worldwide Clinical Trials

    Maximizing efficiency in translational medicine with an on-site pharmacy

    The ability to modify drug formulations in real time and dosage strengths is crucial, while adhering to all regulatory standards and maintaining cGMP standards.

    May 6, 2024
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    Amgen shares soar as executives outline obesity drug push

    The company said data for its Wegovy competitor was promising enough to move the drug into late-stage testing, triggering a stock jump that added billions to Amgen’s market value.

    By May 3, 2024
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    Novartis
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    Why selling to Novartis made sense for Mariana

    Conversations at this year's J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference led to a $1 billion buyout that Mariana's CEO described as a "perfect marriage."

    By May 3, 2024
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    Novo sees Wegovy sales dip on lower price, tight supply

    First quarter sales of the in-demand obesity drug were down slightly compared to the fourth quarter last year, as the company tries to meet demand.

    By May 2, 2024
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    Novartis to buy Mariana Oncology in radiopharmaceutical expansion

    The $1 billion dollar acquisition will add to Novartis’ pipeline of the targeted radiation drugs, giving it a potential lung cancer treatment.

    By May 2, 2024
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    GSK raises forecasts on strong vaccine, HIV drug sales

    Sales of the shingles vaccine Shingrix and the RSV shot Arexvy helped fuel quarterly revenue totals that surpassed analyst expectations, though the company warned momentum could slow in the months ahead.

    By May 1, 2024
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    Pfizer’s strong Vyndaqel sales draw attention to rare disease drug’s patent life

    Sales of the transthyretin amyloidosis treatment widely beat Wall Street forecasts in the first quarter. The company aims to extend its patent exclusivity.

    By May 1, 2024
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    Lilly counts on manufacturing scale-up to unstick obesity drug supply

    Increasing the production capacity for Zepbound and Mounjaro is “the most ambitious expansion plan in our company’s history,” said CEO David Ricks.

    By April 30, 2024
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    Lilly hikes revenue forecast by $2B as GLP-1 drug sales climb

    Supply continues to be tight, however, and the company anticipates further sales growth will be limited by how quickly it can add production capacity.

    By Updated April 30, 2024
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    AbbVie tries to reassure investors on Humira biosimilar threat

    Prescription volume erosion is tracking with company forecasts, executives claimed, even as more insurers could exclude the branded drug.

    By April 26, 2024
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    AstraZeneca’s earnings surprise investors as cancer drugs fuel growth

    The British drugmaker has bolstered its business with nearly $5 billion in acquisitions as attention turns to its pipeline of experimental medicines. 

    By April 25, 2024
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    Bristol Myers to cut 6% of workforce, trim drug pipeline

    The layoffs will impact some 2,200 employees, the company said, as it repositions ahead of looming patent expirations for top-selling products.

    By Updated April 25, 2024
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    Biogen sees ‘encouraging’ trends for postpartum depression drug

    First quarter sales of Zurzuvae doubled consensus estimates, though analysts are skeptical whether the better-than-expected launch will continue.

    By April 24, 2024
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    [Podcast] Partner for Progress: Strategies for Biotech Success

    In this three-part podcast series, hear from seasoned experts from Allucent as they discuss a range of topics, including how small and mid-sized companies can take a more strategic approach to pharmacovigilance, a regulatory & development roadmap for ADCs and RDCs, and pre-MAA/NDA inspection readiness.

    Updated June 3, 2024
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    Former Bristol Myers CEO tapped as Novartis’ next board chair

    Giovanni Caforio, who left Bristol Myers in November after eight years as CEO, is set to succeed Novartis’ longtime board chair Joerg Reinhardt next year.

    By April 23, 2024