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Merck details cough drug data, raising questions about its potential
Merck's drug could be the first-ever treatment for chronic cough, a condition that afflicts millions. But side effects and modest efficacy may limit its use.
By Jonathan Gardner • Sept. 8, 2020 -
Coronavirus vaccine makers vow to wait for data before seeking approval
In an unusual letter, the heads of nine top vaccine developers pledged to "stand with science" and only move forward with approval applications if warranted by clinical results.
By Ben Fidler • Sept. 8, 2020 -
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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.
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Sanofi, GSK, racing to catch up, begin first human study of coronavirus vaccine
The two vaccine developers are betting their proven technology will lead to a more potent shot than others, making up for their slower pace of testing.
By Ben Fidler • Sept. 3, 2020 -
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Sanofi ends research of arthritis drug as coronavirus treatment
Kevzara failed to shorten hospital stays among patients severely sick with COVID-19, study results showed, further dimming hopes that drugs similar to it could help combat the disease.
By Jonathan Gardner • Sept. 1, 2020 -
AstraZeneca, vowing it won't cut corners, begins large US study of coronavirus vaccine
Amid reports the U.S. might fast-track AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford's experimental shot, the company pledged to "follow the science."
By Ben Fidler • Sept. 1, 2020 -
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Vir, GSK push coronavirus antibody drug straight into mid-stage tests
The two companies, chasing rival treatments from Eli Lilly, Regeneron and more, aim to produce their first study results by the end of the year.
By Jonathan Gardner • Aug. 31, 2020 -
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CanSino said to seek early authorization of coronavirus vaccine
The reported talks between CanSino and several countries highlight the urgency with which governments are operating to secure supply of experimental coronavirus vaccines.
By Jonathan Gardner • Aug. 28, 2020 -
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Moderna's vaccine may have an edge when immunization programs roll out
A rival shot from Pfizer and BioNTech needs to be stored at colder temperatures and doesn't last as long in a refrigerator, which may limit its use.
By Jonathan Gardner • Aug. 26, 2020 -
Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine sparks immune response in older people
An initial look at the vaccine's effects on the elderly shows those in their 70s had similar responses to those under 55, Moderna told a government panel.
By Jonathan Gardner • Aug. 26, 2020 -
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AstraZeneca's coronavirus antibody drug cocktail begins human tests as rivals slip
The British pharma has started a Phase 1 trial amidst reports that competing programs from Regeneron and Eli Lilly haven't met their projected timelines.
By Ben Fidler • Aug. 25, 2020 -
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Novartis set to take on Roche as FDA clears first at-home, injectable MS drug
Kesimpta, a new multiple sclerosis drug from Novartis, works the same way as Roche's blockbuster Ocrevus, but patients can take it without leaving home.
By Ben Fidler • Aug. 20, 2020 -
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Lilly doubles down on Innovent cancer drug in immunotherapy push
The Indianapolis pharma paid $200 million to gain most of the rights to Tyvyt, a checkpoint blocker that could help it compete with Merck, Roche and others.
By Ben Fidler • Aug. 18, 2020 -
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Gilead expands Tango alliance, continuing a busy year of cancer deals
A $145 million payment to broaden a partnership with Tango Therapeutics is the latest in a series of deals Gilead has made to grow its oncology business.
By Jonathan Gardner • Aug. 18, 2020 -
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Sanofi, seeking control of key drug, to buy Principia for $3.7B
The acquisition significantly increases Sanofi's bet on Principia's chief asset, an experimental drug for multiple sclerosis now in late-stage testing.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Aug. 17, 2020 -
Roche wins FDA approval for first self-administered biologic for rare eye disease
Enspryng is the second drug OK'd in three months for an autoimmune disorder that causes blindness and impaired mobility, but it's the only one that patients can take at home.
By Jonathan Gardner • Aug. 17, 2020 -
Europe, trailing US, UK, reaches first coronavirus vaccine deal
Both the U.S. and U.K. have aggressively signed preorder deals with vaccine developers. An agreement with AstraZeneca is the EU's first.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Aug. 14, 2020 -
Bristol Myers pledges to spend $300M on addressing racial, health disparities
The drugmaker aims to double Black and Latinx representation in its executive ranks, among other commitments.
By Kristin Jensen • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Moderna gets $1.5B from US for coronavirus vaccine supply
The U.S. has already invested heavily in Moderna's shot, having previously committed $1 billion to fund clinical trials and manufacturing scale-up.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Aug. 11, 2020 -
First oral drug for spinal muscular atrophy approved by FDA
Roche priced Evrysdi below the cost of competing treatments from Novartis and Biogen, but the drug's list price still tops $100,000 for many patients.
By Ben Fidler • Aug. 7, 2020 -
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Pfizer to help Gilead produce COVID-19 drug remdesivir
With supplies of the in-demand drug tight, Gilead has enlisted Pfizer, along with companies across the globe, to churn out millions of treatment courses.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Aug. 7, 2020 -
GSK wins US approval for first-of-its-kind blood cancer drug
Blenrep is the first multiple myeloma therapy cleared by the FDA that targets BCMA, a protein that's the focus of high-profile drug development efforts.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Bristol Myers, Pfizer fend off a key challenge to their top-selling heart drug
A district court ruling likely ensures that the companies' blood thinner Eliquis won't face generic competition until at least 2026.
By Ben Fidler • Aug. 6, 2020 -
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Big pharma alliance recruits first patients for unusual COVID-19 study
The trial is testing whether drugs from Amgen, Takeda and AbbVie can combat the life-threatening immune overreaction some COVID-19 patients experience.
By Jacob Bell • Aug. 3, 2020 -
Bausch Health to pay $45M to settle US charges over Valeant-era accounting
The agreement comes four years after an accounting scandal led to the unraveling of then-Valeant's image as a new breed of drugmaker.
By Ned Pagliarulo • Aug. 3, 2020 -
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Lilly to test COVID-19 antibody drug in unorthodox nursing home study
Seeking fast answers in a pandemic, Lilly will use mobile RVs to set up infusion clinics at assisted living facilities, which have become COVID-19 hot spots.
By Ben Fidler • Aug. 3, 2020
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