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Under new CEO Kai Beckmann, Merck…

May 13th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Under new CEO Kai Beckmann, Merck KGaA is emphasizing M&A to stock its early- to mid-stage pharma pipeline, the company said in reporting its first quarter results.

Takeda’s multiyear slim-down is…

May 13th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Takeda's multiyear slim-down is expected to hit about 4,500 roles during the 2026 fiscal year, resulting in about 170 billion Japanese yen ($1.07 billion) in restructuring costs and some 100 billion yen ($633 million) in

The FDA has issued an untitled…

May 13th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

The FDA has issued an untitled letter to BeOne Medicines’ U.S. subsidiary over a TV commercial promoting its BTK blood cancer drug Brukinsa, saying the ad used “compelling and attention-grabbing visuals” that did not hold

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are…

May 13th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are building cases for their incretin drugs, both new and old, as attractive weight loss maintenance options and a potentially speedier option to shed pounds, respectively.

Haleon has completed a hat-trick…

May 13th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Haleon has completed a hat-trick of recent soccer initiatives, inking a pain management partnership with the organization responsible for protecting the health and safety of players in Europe.

A new survey undertaken by the…

May 13th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

A new survey undertaken by the Harris Poll for Johnson & Johnson has shown how standard forms of surgery and treatment for certain bladder cancer patients are causing a major long-term emotional impact.

Shortly after locking down its…

May 12th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Shortly after locking down its $4.8 billion deal for rare disease compatriot Amicus Therapeutics, BioMarin is consolidating the workforce tied to the acquired company’s headquarters in New Jersey

Marty Makary, M.D., is resigning…

May 12th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Marty Makary, M.D., is resigning as FDA commissioner Tuesday, ending a brief but tumultuous tenure marked by mounting criticism from all sides, according to reports.

Eli Lilly has paused an obesity…

May 12th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Eli Lilly has paused an obesity awareness campaign in India in response to a regulatory notice regarding advertising rules for prescription medicines, Reuters reports.

Alkermes has chalked up a quick…

May 12th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Alkermes has chalked up a quick clinical win from its $2.37 billion acquisition of Avadel, reporting Tuesday that a phase 3 study of the sodium oxybate drug Lumryz met all primary and key secondary endpoints

The deal includes up to $320…

May 12th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

The deal includes up to $320 million in future milestone payments plus tiered royalties on Veppanu sales, which will be split evenly between Arvinas and Pfizer.

After staving off significant…

May 12th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

After staving off significant sales declines for Eylea, Bayer is getting hit with full force by biosimilar competition for the eye disease treatment, which saw a 24% sales decline in the first quarter.

Amid apparent overtures from the…

May 12th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Amid apparent overtures from the Trump administration to curb public vaccine criticism ahead of the midterms this fall, the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services is allegedly continuing his crusade in the

After positive momentum on the…

May 12th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

After positive momentum on the plan in late 2025, European Union lawmakers have taken a critical step toward implementing a new framework for the bloc focused on boosting supplies of critical medicines and navigating potential