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Sanofi has gained an FDA expansion…

June 15th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Sanofi has gained an FDA expansion for its Type 1 diabetes treatment Tzield. The decision came nearly two months after an original target date under former FDA chief Marty Makary’s controversial Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher

As the United Kingdom juggles…

June 15th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

As the United Kingdom juggles industry concerns about the region’s waning appeal and competitiveness, Eisai is getting a lift from a production-tinged fund that the British government first unveiled in 2024.

In patients with BTK-pretreated…

June 13th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

In patients with BTK-pretreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia, AbbVie and Roche’s Venclexta is the drug to beat. But no companies had taken a daunting head-to-head challenge—until Eli Lilly made the leap of faith with its Jaypirca.

J&J’s MonumenTAL-3 phase 3…

June 12th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

J&J's MonumenTAL-3 phase 3 study of bispecific antibody Talvey and Darzalex Faspro in patients with earlier-stage multiple myeloma earned a plenary spot at the 2026 European Hematology Association annual meeting.

An independent research firm is…

June 12th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

An independent research firm is reviewing data on Amgen’s Tavneos as the company prepares for a hearing with the FDA which could determine whether the rare disease treatment remains on the market.

Audio is becoming an increasingly…

June 12th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Audio is becoming an increasingly important area of focus in pharma marketing, and now four big drugmakers have become sponsors of a new podcast focused on Alzheimer’s disease.

Astellas CEO explained to Fierce…

June 11th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Astellas CEO explained to Fierce the company's new five-year plan. A Takeda candidate beat Bristol Myers Squibb's Sotyktu in a head-to-head psoriasis trial. RA Capital is offering China capabilities to its portfolio companies through a

There was a big uptick in the use…

June 11th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

There was a big uptick in the use of AI across all HHS agencies in 2025, though analysts note some use cases may “reflect new reporting requirements instead of new deployments."

As cybersecurity threats have…

June 11th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

As cybersecurity threats have proliferated across industries in recent years, biopharma companies have emerged as prominent targets, with intellectual property, patient data and other sensitive information at stake. Now, Novo Nordisk is the latest drug

Staring down a $6 billion patent…

June 11th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Staring down a $6 billion patent cliff for its prostate cancer drug Xtandi, Astellas aims to counter the inevitable revenue decline with a 200 billion yen ($1.3 billion) cost-savings program anchored in its new five-year

Facing drug pricing pressure from…

June 11th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Facing drug pricing pressure from the U.S., Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria and Ireland stressed the need for "collaborative efforts across the Union" in a June 10 statement.

Johnson & Johnson has unveiled…

June 11th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Johnson & Johnson has unveiled data from a pivotal phase 2/3 trial which could pave the way for a label expansion for Imaavy to become the first approved treatment for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

The Crohn’s & Colitis…

June 11th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation has tapped agency Olixir NY for its new inflammatory bowel disease public service announcement.

Why tumor-informed MRD is emerging…

June 10th, 2026|Fierce Pharma|

Why tumor-informed MRD is emerging as a strategic lens for how oncology teams design smarter trials, interpret response earlier and navigate development risk with greater confidence.