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The CDC’s recommendation for…
The CDC's recommendation for Gilead's twice-yearly Yeztugo as an HIV PrEP option was hailed by HIV advocacy groups but stirred up pressure for CVS Health to include the drug on its formularies.
Europe’s Committee for Medicinal…
Europe's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended several drugs for approval, including Novo Nordisk's once-weekly diabetes drug Kyinsu and Bayer's menopause treatment Lynkuet.
Freda Lewis-Hall, M.D., former…
Freda Lewis-Hall, M.D., former Pfizer chief medical officer, joins "The Top Line" to discuss rebuilding patient trust, listening before messaging and what it means to put a human face on pharma.
Eli Lilly has been censured by the…
Eli Lilly has been censured by the U.K. marketing watchdog after a complainant reported being hit by a “bombardment of spam.”
The lawsuits were part of the…
The lawsuits were part of the large web of COVID-19 vaccine patent infringement cases filed against—and by—the most prominent vaccine makers.
In a perplexing conclusion to an…
In a perplexing conclusion to an oftentimes tense meeting of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Thursday, the panelists—assembled recently in the aftermath of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s purge of the committee—seemed to contradict
Perhaps the best way to think of…
Perhaps the best way to think of today’s pharma marketing landscape is as a one-way street. Information flows to healthcare professionals (HCPs) through carefully crafted communications, including emails and SMS messages, but physicians often lack
BMS is exiting the first…
BMS is exiting the first U.S.-China pharmaceutical joint venture. Two biotechs have launched with backing from big venture capital firms and Chinese assets. Roche and Johnson & Johnson are reportedly eyeing an antibody-drug conjugate deal
In addition to manufacturing drug…
In addition to manufacturing drug substance for argenx’s autoimmune blockbuster Vyvgart at its facility in Hillerød, Denmark, Fujifilm will also make the product at its large-scale complex in Holly Springs, N.C., starting in 2028.
Nearly three years after…
Nearly three years after originating the role, Erica Taylor, Ph.D., is stepping down as chief marketing officer of Genentech.
Over the last six years, three…
Over the last six years, three GLP-1 drugs have been approved for children aged 10 and older with type 2 diabetes. Now this rapidly growing patient population is a step closer to gaining access to
Bluebird bio has molted to reveal…
Bluebird bio has molted to reveal a new—or new-ish, at least—brand identity.
The duel of the GLP-1 data sets…
The duel of the GLP-1 data sets continues this week, with Novo issuing the latest salvo of updates on its oral obesity candidate and an Ozempic head-to-head trial win against another stalwart diabetes treatment. In
MilliporeSigma, a unit of…
MilliporeSigma, a unit of Germany's Merck KGaA, opened a €150 million ($177 million) filtration products plant in Cork, bolstering the company’s goal to expand global manufacturing operations.
Insulet is bringing a splash of…
Insulet is bringing a splash of color to the diabetes technology market. Working with Pantone, the insulin pump company has created the “bright and joyful tropical orange yellow” color Omnipod Mango.
Merck is stepping up to the plate…
Merck is stepping up to the plate to raise awareness of the dangers of high LDL cholesterol and how it can increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez,…
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez, Ph.D., told senators the health secretary claimed there was "no science or evidence" supporting the current childhood vaccine schedule and that he had the president's backing to impose changes without
It’s the second restructuring this…
It's the second restructuring this year for X4 Pharmaceuticals as the company moves forward under new leadership and with 50% fewer staff members.
Novo Nordisk is not wasting time…
Novo Nordisk is not wasting time beginning the layoffs it announced last week as it is dismissing 263 employees from its U.S. headquarters in Plainsboro, New Jersey. Additionally, Bristol Myers Squibb is cutting 282 workers
As patients and healthcare…
As patients and healthcare professionals alike increasingly turn to artificial intelligence tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini rather than traditional search engines for online research, pharma marketers will need to significantly shift their strategies