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As recent changes to U.S. vaccine…

February 19th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

As recent changes to U.S. vaccine policy face pushback on several fronts, one of the key bodies driving the nation's immunization recommendations is postponing its meeting previously planned for next week.

Throughout 2025, the world’s first…

February 19th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Throughout 2025, the world's first metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) drug generated just shy of a billion dollars. But Madrigal has much more growth in mind for the years to come.

In a fourth-quarter conference…

February 19th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

In a fourth-quarter conference call, Insmed CEO Will Lewis admitted that it was “audacious” that his company would project sales of newly approved respiratory drug Brinsupri to reach $1 billion in 2026. Then he laid

An untitled letter shared to the…

February 19th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

An untitled letter shared to the agency’s public database this month homes in on certain details of a commercial touting Tremfya’s use in ulcerative colitis.

As Enflonsia approaches the…

February 19th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

As Enflonsia approaches the one-year anniversary of its approval, Merck is padding the case for a label expansion that could see the protective antibody better match Sanofi and AstraZeneca’s rival infant RSV preventive Beyfortus.

Synthetic biology specialist Manus…

February 19th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Synthetic biology specialist Manus Bio has scored a $15 million contract from the U.S. government to create a domestic supply source for shikimic acid, a key starting material used in the production of influenza drug

With an eye—and ear—toward…

February 18th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

With an eye—and ear—toward spreading the perseverance and optimism ingrained in the field of science, AbbVie has launched a new podcast series touting the work of its own scientists and other experts.

As President Donald Trump attempts…

February 18th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

As President Donald Trump attempts to convince Congress to write his Most Favored Nation drug pricing plan into law, he has received pushback from free-market conservatives. An interview with former Biden administration advisor John Barkett

With $55 billion earmarked to…

February 18th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

With $55 billion earmarked to bolster its U.S. operations, Johnson & Johnson is the latest drugmaker to zero in on expansion plans that are aimed, at least in part, at abating the Trump administration’s pharmaceutical

As Recipharm continues to refine…

February 18th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

As Recipharm continues to refine its footprint, the CDMO is selling its development and small-scale active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facility in Yavne, Israel, to Scinai Immunotherapeutics.

In his report, Senator Bill…

February 18th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

In his report, Senator Bill Cassidy suggested a slate of changes to the FDA to support broader drug access and to reduce regulatory burdens on drugmakers.

Less than half a year after…

February 18th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Less than half a year after winning an inaugural green light in chronic hives, Novartis’ oral BTK inhibitor Rhapsido is jockeying to expand its urticaria reach into a new indication where it has the potential

Six weeks after Eli…

February 18th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Six weeks after Eli Lilly revealed the success of phase 3b trial testing a combination of Zepbound and Taltz in patients with psoriatic arthritis, the Indianapolis company has reported another trial victory with the combination treatment

Eli Lilly is partnering on Team…

February 18th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Eli Lilly is partnering on Team USA’s push to help Olympic athletes hurdle the challenges of recovering from injury. And, with increased awareness of the program on the agenda, the drugmaker has enlisted former basketball

As it looks ahead to the potential…

February 17th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

As it looks ahead to the potential launch of its sustained-delivery treatment Duravyu for wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema, EyePoint has tapped a new commercial leader with experience heading up ophthalmology franchises

Stada will invest more than 85…

February 17th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Stada will invest more than 85 million euros (around $101 million) to build a new production facility in Saudi Arabia, which will ultimately serve as a supply hub for the broader Middle East and North