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BeOne Medicines has entered the…

May 13th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

BeOne Medicines has entered the BCL-2 arena, securing an FDA green light for Beqalzi that carves out a unique piece of territory ahead of a potential broader clash with market leader Venclexta.

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.