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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 Delilah Alvarado • 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 Ned Pagliarulo • May 10, 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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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 Ned Pagliarulo • Updated May 10, 2024 -
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Deep Dive // Patent thicketsDrug patents protect pharma profits. Track when they’ll expire.
AbbVie reached legal settlements delaying the arrival of generic versions of Rinvoq until 2037, enabling four more years of exclusivity for a drug that banked about $6 billion in sales in 2024.
By Jonathan Gardner • 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 Delilah Alvarado • 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 Jacob Bell • 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 Jonathan Gardner • May 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Worldwide Clinical TrialsMaximizing 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.
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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 Jonathan Gardner • May 3, 2024 -
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 Ned Pagliarulo • 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 Jonathan Gardner • May 2, 2024 -
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 Delilah Alvarado • 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 Delilah Alvarado • 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 Ned Pagliarulo • 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 Jonathan Gardner • 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 Ned Pagliarulo • 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 Jonathan Gardner • 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 Jonathan Gardner • 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 Ned Pagliarulo • 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 Delilah Alvarado • April 24, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Allucent[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 Delilah Alvarado • April 23, 2024 -
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Novartis raises forecasts as top drug sales beat Wall Street estimates
Sales of Entresto and Cosentyx grew faster in the first quarter than analysts anticipated, helping drive the quarterly beat and raise.
By Ned Pagliarulo • April 23, 2024 -
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Lilly to buy injectable drug plant in manufacturing ramp-up
The acquisition of a Nexus Pharmaceuticals facility in Wisconsin could help Lilly better meet demand for injectable medicines, like those it makes for diabetes and obesity.
By Delilah Alvarado • April 22, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PhreesiaHow can pharma speed time to treatment? Digital tools can help
Treatment delays can seriously impact patients’ health outcomes. But by leveraging digital tools, pharma can help them find and access specialist care early in their journey.
April 22, 2024
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