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AstraZeneca has fired another shot…
AstraZeneca has fired another shot in its bladder cancer competition with Merck’s Keytruda, with the FDA clearing its PD-L1 inhibitor Imfinzi, used alongside standard of care, to become the first immunotherapy combination regimen for patients
Scientists Find a Potential Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B
Most people recover from the infection, but it poses great risks for those who don’t. A new drug may cure 1 in 5 of these patients.
A group of over 20 global pharma…
A group of over 20 global pharma leaders met with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to address Japan's declining share of biopharma R&D.
The top pharmacy benefit manager…
The top pharmacy benefit manager in the U.S., CVS Caremark, will restore coverage to obesity products from Eli Lilly, allowing a significant number of patients to gain access to the drugs through their existing insurance.
As China-developed assets gain…
As China-developed assets gain more attention from biopharma dealmakers, some industry watchers want to curb the trend before the U.S. loses key biotechnology capabilities. During these discussions, it was only fitting that Pfizer struck an
PharmaEssentia has hired Eric…
PharmaEssentia has hired Eric Vogel as its new U.S. Head of Commercialization as it seeks to broaden the label of its rare blood cancer drug Besremi to a much wider market.
Kaléo has launched the “AUVI-Q…
Kaléo has launched the “AUVI-Q Speaks Up” campaign to share patients’, caregivers’ and healthcare providers’ stories about life with severe allergies.
Gifthealth’s CCO explains why DTP…
Gifthealth's CCO explains why DTP is no longer optional, - and how pharma teams can unlock its full potential.
As AbbVie continues to capitalize…
As AbbVie continues to capitalize on its deal for ImmunoGen with the growth of commercial antibody-drug conjugate Elahere, another of the acquired company’s clinical assets has crossed the FDA finish line.
Viridian aims to challenge Amgen…
Viridian aims to challenge Amgen in a blockbuster market, and it's now tapped Chinese CDMO giant WuXi Biologics in a manufacturing pact.
Inside CGT’s shift to mainstream…
Inside CGT’s shift to mainstream care—and the zero tolerance logistics required to get there.
In another round of Big Pharma…
In another round of Big Pharma layoffs in New Jersey, Johnson & Johnson is dismissing 56 employees at its corporate headquarters in New Brunswick. The layoffs are part of the company's effort to separate its
With honor comes scrutiny….
With honor comes scrutiny. Ivonescimab's plenary status means its Harmoni-6 results in first-line non-small cell lung cancer will be put under the microscope and critiqued carefully at the upcoming ASCO 2026 annual meeting.
Amid a nearly $1 billion GLP-1…
Amid a nearly $1 billion GLP-1 manufacturing expansion that began in 2024, CMDO CordenPharma is doubling down on its peptide capacity ambitions.
As regulatory, pricing and policy…
As regulatory, pricing and policy dynamics whipsaw in the United States, healthcare and life sciences firms are facing enormous pressures to keep profits rising, with those challenges now “becoming more acute by the quarter,” according
Italy’s antitrust agency, the…
Italy’s antitrust agency, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM), is investigating Biogen and its Italian subsidiary over claims it is abusing its market position regarding a test for its multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri (natalizumab).
Eli Lilly has successfully…
Eli Lilly has successfully challenged Noom’s “A Smaller Dose. A Smarter Start” claim, leading the National Advertising Division (NAD) to recommend the digital health company change or drop the statement.
A Flood of New, Deadlier Drugs
“The Daily” speaks with Azam Ahmed, a New York Times international investigative correspondent, about his latest piece on the synthetic drug crisis.
After a formal dispute resolution…
After a formal dispute resolution process that followed three prior rejections, the FDA has decided that Outlook's eye drug candidate Lytenava has shown evidence of effectiveness.
A Deadly Drug Cocktail Made of Paper Is Killing Inmates
The Daily host Natalie Kitroeff speaks with New York Times investigative reporter Azam Ahmed about his reporting about a deadly paper-based drug making its way through Cook County Jail.