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Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical has…

July 16th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical has hired a former FDA staffer as its new chief quality officer, as the company struggles to resolve compliance issues with the FDA at a key manufacturing facility.

A bipartisan bill reintroduced by…

July 16th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

A bipartisan bill reintroduced by three senators aims to increase transparency around foreign influence on the United States’ drug supplies, marking a potential first step to imposing restrictions.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals is…

July 16th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Vanda Pharmaceuticals is sponsoring an IndyCar to fuel awareness of its motion sickness pill, Nereus. The biotech backed the No. 47 car to represent its end of the multi-decade wait for a prescription therapy.

The FDA has approved Merck’s…

July 16th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

The FDA has approved Merck's internally developed cholesterol-lowering treatment Lipfendra for adults with hypercholesterolemia, or high levels of "bad" cholesterol. The drug, which is the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor to reach the market, has been

As Pfizer and Moderna have tied…

July 15th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

As Pfizer and Moderna have tied off certain threads in their separate webs of mRNA patent litigation, Sanofi has opened a new front to challenge the companies’ blockbuster COVID-19 vaccines.

The European Commission has…

July 15th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill for people with obesity or who are overweight. The approval comes as Novo’s weight-loss rival, Eli Lilly, awaits European clearance for its oral

As AI, data and rising HCP…

July 15th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

As AI, data and rising HCP expectations redefine medical affairs, leaders need a more connected model for turning insight into action.

Merck & Co.’s almighty…

July 15th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Merck & Co.’s almighty Keytruda has become the first PD-1 inhibitor to show a benefit as a single agent for the front-line treatment of a subtype of endometrial cancer.

With a midstage peek at the data…

July 15th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

With a midstage peek at the data on Veradermics’ oral formulation of the molecule behind the ubiquitous hair regrowth treatment Rogaine, analysts are feeling increasingly confident that the company is a cut above the rest

Johnson & Johnson reported its…

July 15th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Johnson & Johnson reported its fifth straight quarter with revenue growth of at least 6%. This surge has come despite the loss of patent protection for Stelara. Compensating for the shortfall is Tremfya, which topped

The clinical blueprint for Merck…

July 15th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

The clinical blueprint for Merck & Co.’s prized TROP2-directed antibody-drug conjugate, sac-TMT, could add a missing piece thanks to a landmark achieved by its partner, Kelun-Biotech.

Generative AI specialist Insilico…

July 14th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Generative AI specialist Insilico Medicine has teamed up with another biopharma company, this time CDMO Bora Pharmaceuticals. The collaboration could ultimately be worth $2.5 billion if milestones are reached.

The FDA has approved a new small…

July 14th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

The FDA has approved a new small molecule inhibitor from Celcuity with blockbuster potential that could become a new standard-of-care for patients with breast cancer.