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Martin Shkreli runs afoul of FTC for potentially skirting lifetime pharmaceutical industry ban

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JANUARY 20, 2023

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Scilex's Semnur Pharmaceuticals to go public through $2.5B SPAC merger as it advances sciatica prospect

Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Semnur Pharmaceuticals, which is working on a non-opioid prospect for sciatica, has agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company Denali Capital Acquisition Corp. Semnur Pharmaceuticals is following in its parent company Scilex's footsteps with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger.

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ARS Pharmaceuticals hit with surprise FDA rejection of Neffy, its nasal spray epinephrine alternative

Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

ARS Pharmaceuticals learned that lesson the hard way, as the FDA issued a surprise rejection of its anaphylaxis nasal spray Neffy. Positive FDA advisory committee votes aren’t always a blueprint for approval. Positive FDA advisory committee votes aren’t always a blueprint for approval.

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Delaware's Marlex Pharmaceuticals recalls 2 batches of heart failure drug after labeling mix-up

Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Marlex Pharmaceuticals of New Castle, Delaware, is recalling two lots of digoxin tablets at the 0.125-mg and 0.25-mg When it comes to heart failure medication, a labeling mix-up can have dire consequences. mg dose, and vice versa.

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Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Outsourcing

PharmaTech

JANUARY 29, 2025

Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Saharsh Davuluri, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Neuland Laboratories, to see how the push to sustainability is impacting contract manufacturers.

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Pfizer moves to settle more than 10,000 Zantac cases in state courts: Bloomberg

Fierce Pharma

MAY 8, 2024

Following the lead of French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi, Pfizer has agreed to settle more than 10,000 personal-injury claims from users of heartburn drug Zantac, resolving litigation in several U. state courts, according to Bloomberg.

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It's a monster MASH for Madrigal as Rezdiffra has caught on in a flash

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Forget about the “bumpiness” analysts expected from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ launch of potentia | Forget about the “bumpiness” analysts expected from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ launch of potential blockbuster Rezdiffra.

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Novartis, Apellis drop dueling datasets as they race for approval in rare form of kidney disease

Fierce Pharma

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Novartis and Apellis Pharmaceuticals have rolled out detailed data on iptacopan and pegcetacoplan, respectively, as they race for the prize in a type of rare kidney disease. Novartis and Apellis dropped new data on their respective meds, iptacopan and pegcetacoplan, in the rare kidney disease C3 glomerulopathy.

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Amneal agrees to $272.5M settlement to resolve opioid lawsuits

Fierce Pharma

MAY 6, 2024

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay $272.5 million to settle approximately 900 lawsuits brought by state, local and Native American jurisdictions claiming that the New Jersey generics producer | Amneal Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay $272.5

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J&J and Roche are the strongest companies in the biopharma industry, says S&P Global

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AUGUST 14, 2024

Johnson & Johnson and Roche are at the top of S&P Global’s pharmaceutical industry power ratings, which assess the strength of the world’s top 17 drugmakers. | Johnson & Johnson and Roche are at the top of S&P Global’s pharmaceutical industry power ratings, which assess the strength of the world’s top 17 drugmakers.

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Teva weighs sale of $2B API business as CEO Richard Francis embarks on 'Pivot to Growth' strategy: reports

Fierce Pharma

JULY 6, 2023

Less than two months into its "Pivot to Growth" strategy under a new CEO, Israeli-American generics giant Teva Pharmaceutical could be weighing a major shake-up of its key drug ingredients business | Teva is looking at strategic options for its active pharmaceutical ingredient unit, with a potential sale on the table, BNN Bloomberg and Benzinga (..)

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Vertex, CRISPR's gene-editing therapy Casgevy wins early FDA nod to treat beta thalassemia

Fierce Pharma

JANUARY 16, 2024

Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics have scored an FD | Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics have scored an FDA approval for their gene-editing therapy Casgevy (exa-cel) to treat transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia (TDT). The approval came more than two months ahead of the FDA's March 30 decision date.

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Orphan drug market to reach $270B by 2028, led by J&J, Vertex and Roche: Evaluate

Fierce Pharma

APRIL 23, 2024

The orphan drug sector has long been clearing growth in the larger pharmaceutical market with booming sales. | The orphan drug sector has long been clearing growth in the larger pharmaceutical market with booming sales.

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Otsuka pulls plug on Alzheimer's agitation drug after 2nd failed trial

Fierce Pharma

MAY 22, 2024

Otsuka Pharmaceutical is packing up an Alzheimer’s disease med after a phase 3 study failed to move the needle on m | Otsuka Pharmaceutical is packing up an Alzheimer’s disease med after a phase 3 study failed to move the needle on measures of agitation associated with dementia.

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Pfizer's cost-cutting campaign hits Sandwich site in UK, where 500 workers will lose jobs

Fierce Pharma

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Pfizer plans to cut approximately 500 roles and ax its Pharmaceutical Sciences Small Molecule capabilities at its site in Sandwich in Kent in the U.K. Earlier this month, Pfizer’s $3.5 billion cost-cutting campaign crossed overseas to Ireland. Now, just a week later, Pfizer is announcing hundreds more job cuts in the U.K.

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A closer look at 'friend-shoring' and the drug shortage challenge

Fierce Pharma

JUNE 21, 2024

In this week’s episode of “The Top Line,” Fierce Pharma’s Zoey Becker sits down with Bobby Sheng, the CEO of Bora Pharmaceuticals, to discuss the concept of “friend-shoring” in drug manufacturing.<

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House lawmaker brings FDA into biosecurity crackdown on China

Fierce Pharma

MAY 8, 2024

the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability chairman argued that China’s influence over global pharmaceutical supply chains constitutes an act of economic warfare against the United States. Amid a U.S. | In a letter to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D.,

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Jazz's almost-withdrawn lung cancer drug Zepzelca extends life on top of Roche's Tecentriq

Fierce Pharma

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Zepzelca, once on the brink of a market withdrawal, has returned with new trial results showing it could prolong patients’ lives in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES- | Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Zepzelca, once on the brink of a market withdrawal, has returned with new trial results showing it could prolong patients’ lives (..)

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Johnson & Johnson accuses former employee of taking thousands of files to new role at Pfizer

Fierce Pharma

MARCH 20, 2024

As two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer have long been rivals in various therapeutic areas. | The company is accusing former employee Andrew Brackbill of downloading thousands of confidential strategy-related files before leaving for rival Pfizer.

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Vanda secures FDA approval for Fanapt to treat bipolar I, 15 years after schizophrenia nod

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APRIL 3, 2024

Fifteen years after gaining its first FDA approval for Fanapt (iloperidone) to treat schizophrenia, Vanda Pharmaceuticals has scored again with the same antipsychotic drug. The FDA has signed off on Fanapt tablets to treat adults with manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder.

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More turbulence at Aurinia as autoimmune drugmaker lays off 45% of workforce

Fierce Pharma

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

After an activist investor revolted against the leadership team at Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, the CEO in question is resorting to restructuring.

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Amid GLP-1 craze, Novo and Mylan ink patent settlement in Ozempic case

Fierce Pharma

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Mylan Pharmaceuticals and Novo Nordisk have reached a confidential settlement in a patent lawsuit tied to generic Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, India’s Natco Pharma said. With a new patent settlement, generic partners Mylan and Natco have cleared one hurdle to a potential U.S.

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Amgen expands pact with Amazon to usher drug manufacturing into the AI era

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

. | Amgen is growing its decade-old collaboration with Amazon Web Services—a widely used cloud platform—to create generative artificial intelligence that the companies aim to use to increase the manufacturing throughput of pharmaceuticals.

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Vertex taps Lonza to help produce global supply of cutting-edge CRISPR therapy Casgevy

Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

With the launch of Casgevy gaining momentum, Vertex Pharmaceuticals is adding another link to its gene-editing therapy supply chain. Vertex has inked a long-term supply agreement with Swiss CDMO Lonza to crank out global commercial supply of Casgevy.

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Vertex clinches Trikafta and other cystic fibrosis drug reimbursement deal in England

Fierce Pharma

JUNE 21, 2024

Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and their families in England can rest a little easier this week, thanks to an extended long-term reimbursement deal inked by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and the country’s | Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and their families in England can rest a little easier this week, thanks to an extended long-term reimbursement deal inked (..)

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Alnylam CEO touts 'big-win scenario' for Amvuttra in closely watched heart disease trial

Fierce Pharma

JUNE 24, 2024

In one of the most closely watched biotech trial readouts of the year, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals said its RNA interference drug reduced the risk of death or recurrent cardiovascular events in patient | In one of the most closely watched biotech trial readouts of the year, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals said its RNA interference drug reduced the risk of death (..)

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AbbVie flexes litigation muscle with Rinvoq patent lawsuit against Sandoz, other generic players

Fierce Pharma

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In a lawsuit filed in Delaware federal court Monday, AbbVie accused Sandoz, Hetero Labs, Aurobindo Pharma, Intas Pharmaceuticals and Sun Pharmaceutical of trying to sidestep dozens of patents protecting Rinvoq through the next decade.

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Vanda, despite FDA rejection, swats down another buyout bid from Cycle

Fierce Pharma

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The FDA’s rejection of Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ stomach disease candidate has done little to dampen the enthusiasm of England’s Cycle Pharmaceuticals to acquire the Washington D.C.-based based company. |

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After Roche breakup, Blueprint Medicines finds Gavreto a new home at Rigel

Fierce Pharma

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

owner in Rigel Pharmaceuticals. As Roche officially abandoned cancer drug Gavreto, its former partner Blueprint Medicines has found the RET inhibitor a new owner in the U.S. | As Roche officially abandoned cancer drug Gavreto, its former partner Blueprint Medicines has found the RET inhibitor a new U.S.

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US Supreme Court rejects Vanda's bid to revive patents on sleep disorder drug Hetlioz

Fierce Pharma

APRIL 22, 2024

The prospects for Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ 10-year-old circadian rhythm drug Hetlioz have grown that much dimmer after the U.S. | The prospects for Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ 10-year-old circadian rhythm drug Hetlioz have grown that much dimmer after the U.S.

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As Vertex and CRISPR build out Casgevy launch, doctor sees strong demand and warns of possible supply hitches

Fierce Pharma

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics lay the groundwork for the launch of their CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy Casgevy, one doctor who treats sickle cell disease patients is already | As Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics lay the groundwork for the launch of their world-first CRISPR-based gene therapy Casgevy, one doctor (..)

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PhRMA seeks to revive Medicare price negotiations lawsuit, blasts Biden's request for IRA expansion

Fierce Pharma

MARCH 8, 2024

As President Joe Biden doubles down on the price negotiation meas | As President Joe Biden doubles down on the price negotiation measures in the Inflation Reduction Act, prominent industry lobbying group the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America isn’t letting its legal challenge go down without a fight.

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As Stelara cliff looms, J&J expects 25 blockbuster drugs to drive future sales growth

Fierce Pharma

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As Johnson & Johnson places a magnifying glass on its pharmaceutical business, the focus for the remainder of the decade rests on the shoulders of some 25 new and upcoming drugs.

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Vertex, CRISPR score landmark FDA approval for sickle cell disease gene therapy Casgevy

Fierce Pharma

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics have won an historic FDA approval for their sickle cell disease gene therapy Casgevy. Groundbreaking? Game-changing? Transformational?

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Amylyx to pull failed ALS drug Relyvrio from market, cut 70% of staffers

Fierce Pharma

APRIL 4, 2024

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is keeping a promise by pulling the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) therapy Relyvrio off the market after the drug failed in a confirmatory trial. Amylyx is keeping a promise by pulling the amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) therapy Relyvrio off the market after the drug failed in a confirmatory trial.

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Decades-long regulatory odyssey ends with FDA nod for Fabre-Kramer's depression med Exxua

Fierce Pharma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Fabre-Kramer Pharmaceuticals' major depressive disorder (MDD) drug gepirone has been rejected by the FDA not once, not twice, but three times since the turn of the millennium. Fabre-Kramer's Exxua suffered three prior FDA rejections before scoring an FDA approval for major depressive disorder last week.

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AI set to revolutionise pharmaceutical R&D says GlobalData

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Survey finds AI to enhance productivity and cut costs in the next 12 months

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At long last, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, J&J, Roche and others have an ally in Biden

Fierce Pharma

MAY 23, 2024

But on Wednesday, Biden took the side of 21 pharmaceutical and medical device companies—including AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Roche—in their fight against a lawsuit alleging that they funded terrorism by paying bribes to win contracts in Iraq.

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Amid FTC crackdown, judge says Teva inhaler patents are 'improperly listed' in FDA Orange Book

Fierce Pharma

JUNE 12, 2024

The ruling came in Teva's case against Amneal Pharmaceuticals, which is seeking to launch a generic version of the drug. . | A federal judge in New Jersey ruled that five of Teva’s patents on the metered dose inhaler for its asthma med ProAir HFA are “improperly listed” in the FDA’s Orange Book.

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The Evolution of Innovation: Realizing the Therapeutic Benefits of Cannabinoids

Fierce Pharma

OCTOBER 18, 2023

EVP, Global Head of Research and Development at Jazz Pharmaceuticals | Learn more about how Jazz Pharmaceuticals harnesses the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids to drive patient-centric innovation By Robert Iannone, M.D.,

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Charles River snags clearance to produce Vertex and CRISPR's Casgevy from Tennessee plant

Fierce Pharma

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Following a string of approvals in the United States and beyond, Vertex Pharmaceuticals continues to build out its manufacturing network for the world’s first CRISPR-based gene therapy, Casgevy.

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JPM24, Day 3: Alkermes enters new phase after busy year

Fierce Pharma

JANUARY 3, 2024

Morgan Healthcare Conference, attendees will get a chance to hear from AbbVie, Amarin and several other pharmaceutical companies. Morgan Healthcare Conference moves into its third day, we're covering the latest developments here. | On Wednesday at the the J.P.

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Lexicon to lay off 50% of field force as it prioritizes heart failure drug, potential US diabetes launch

Fierce Pharma

AUGUST 13, 2024

Despite winning an FDA approval in 2023 and gaining clarity in May on the regulatory path forward for its Type 1 diabetes prospect sotagliflozin, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals hasn’t had an easy go of it | As part of a restructuring initiative, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals will lay off more than 75 staffers, or approximately 50% of its current field force, by (..)

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Citius notches first FDA approval, scoring with Lymphir for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Fierce Pharma

AUGUST 8, 2024

A year after it was hit with a rejection from the FDA, Citius Pharmaceuticals has scored an approval for Lymphir to treat cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma.

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Martin Shkreli runs afoul of FTC for potentially skirting lifetime pharmaceutical industry ban

Scilex's Semnur Pharmaceuticals to go public through $2.5B SPAC merger as it advances sciatica prospect

ARS Pharmaceuticals hit with surprise FDA rejection of Neffy, its nasal spray epinephrine alternative

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Delaware's Marlex Pharmaceuticals recalls 2 batches of heart failure drug after labeling mix-up

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Pfizer moves to settle more than 10,000 Zantac cases in state courts: Bloomberg

It's a monster MASH for Madrigal as Rezdiffra has caught on in a flash

Novartis, Apellis drop dueling datasets as they race for approval in rare form of kidney disease

Amneal agrees to $272.5M settlement to resolve opioid lawsuits

J&J and Roche are the strongest companies in the biopharma industry, says S&P Global

Teva weighs sale of $2B API business as CEO Richard Francis embarks on 'Pivot to Growth' strategy: reports

Vertex, CRISPR's gene-editing therapy Casgevy wins early FDA nod to treat beta thalassemia

Orphan drug market to reach $270B by 2028, led by J&J, Vertex and Roche: Evaluate

Otsuka pulls plug on Alzheimer's agitation drug after 2nd failed trial

Pfizer's cost-cutting campaign hits Sandwich site in UK, where 500 workers will lose jobs

A closer look at 'friend-shoring' and the drug shortage challenge

House lawmaker brings FDA into biosecurity crackdown on China

Jazz's almost-withdrawn lung cancer drug Zepzelca extends life on top of Roche's Tecentriq

Johnson & Johnson accuses former employee of taking thousands of files to new role at Pfizer

Vanda secures FDA approval for Fanapt to treat bipolar I, 15 years after schizophrenia nod

More turbulence at Aurinia as autoimmune drugmaker lays off 45% of workforce

Amid GLP-1 craze, Novo and Mylan ink patent settlement in Ozempic case

Amgen expands pact with Amazon to usher drug manufacturing into the AI era

Vertex taps Lonza to help produce global supply of cutting-edge CRISPR therapy Casgevy

Vertex clinches Trikafta and other cystic fibrosis drug reimbursement deal in England

Alnylam CEO touts 'big-win scenario' for Amvuttra in closely watched heart disease trial

AbbVie flexes litigation muscle with Rinvoq patent lawsuit against Sandoz, other generic players

Vanda, despite FDA rejection, swats down another buyout bid from Cycle

After Roche breakup, Blueprint Medicines finds Gavreto a new home at Rigel

US Supreme Court rejects Vanda's bid to revive patents on sleep disorder drug Hetlioz

As Vertex and CRISPR build out Casgevy launch, doctor sees strong demand and warns of possible supply hitches

PhRMA seeks to revive Medicare price negotiations lawsuit, blasts Biden's request for IRA expansion

As Stelara cliff looms, J&J expects 25 blockbuster drugs to drive future sales growth

Vertex, CRISPR score landmark FDA approval for sickle cell disease gene therapy Casgevy

Amylyx to pull failed ALS drug Relyvrio from market, cut 70% of staffers

Decades-long regulatory odyssey ends with FDA nod for Fabre-Kramer's depression med Exxua

AI set to revolutionise pharmaceutical R&D says GlobalData

At long last, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, J&J, Roche and others have an ally in Biden

Amid FTC crackdown, judge says Teva inhaler patents are 'improperly listed' in FDA Orange Book

The Evolution of Innovation: Realizing the Therapeutic Benefits of Cannabinoids

Charles River snags clearance to produce Vertex and CRISPR's Casgevy from Tennessee plant

JPM24, Day 3: Alkermes enters new phase after busy year

Lexicon to lay off 50% of field force as it prioritizes heart failure drug, potential US diabetes launch

Citius notches first FDA approval, scoring with Lymphir for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

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