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With the new “Operation Access…

August 12th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

With the new “Operation Access Now” program, BlinkRx claims drugmakers will be able to launch direct-to-patient sales of their products within 21 days.

Pfizer and Astellas’ Padcev,…

August 12th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Pfizer and Astellas' Padcev, combined with Keytruda, improved the survival outcomes of muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients who are ineligible for standard cisplatin-based chemotherapy.

The lack of an earnings call…

August 12th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

The lack of an earnings call accompanying Summit’s second-quarter results came after Bloomberg last month reported that the company was engaged in high-stakes licensing talks for its PD-1xVEGF antibody ivonescimab.

Four years on from its original…

August 12th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Four years on from its original “Bent Carrot” ad, Endo has returned to the campaign for a new TV spot that looks at how a man overcame his concerns and sought treatment for Peyronie’s disease.

The ability to inoculate young…

August 12th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

The ability to inoculate young children against COVID-19 in the U.S. may be diminished this fall as the FDA weighs whether to renew the emergency green light for the vaccine currently cleared in the broadest

Sanner, a German device CDMO and…

August 12th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Sanner, a German device CDMO and healthcare packaging specialist that has been on an expansion tear the last few years, named an interim chief executive to replace Dr. Johannis Willem van Vliet.

The FDA on Tuesday signed off on…

August 11th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

The FDA on Tuesday signed off on Insmed’s brensocatib to treat non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) in adults and kids ages 12 and up. The medicine is now available by prescription in the U.S. through a

Cold Chain Technologies is…

August 11th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Cold Chain Technologies is eliminating 82 positions at its headquarters in Franklin, Massachusetts, according to a state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act (WARN) report. The company said it is shifting some of its operations from

“At the FDA’s request, Dr….

August 9th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

“At the FDA’s request, Dr. Vinay Prasad is resuming leadership of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research,” an HHS spokesperson told Fierce Pharma.

Will MAHA Change America?

August 9th, 2025|The New York Times|

The outsider critique of the medical establishment has always struggled to offer an alternative vision that’s rigorous rather than credulous.

While most of Gilead’s…

August 8th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

While most of Gilead’s second-quarter presentation focused on its excitement over the launch of game-changing HIV PrEP drug Yeztugo, there was a disquieting sidebar as sales of its cell therapies were down by 7%.

“Free Mind” is the first…

August 8th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

“Free Mind” is the first public health campaign launched by the CDC since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was appointed secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

After telegraphing an…

August 8th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

After telegraphing an investigation in November, the FDA has moved to restrict the use of bluebird bio’s gene therapy Skysona in certain CALD patients.

Pfizer and BioNTech have settled…

August 8th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Pfizer and BioNTech have settled an mRNA patent lawsuit originally brought by CureVac in the U.S. The deal will see BioNTech pay out cash and extend royalties from sales of its COVID vaccine to CureVac

Sanofi is pulling its PCSK9 drug…

August 8th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Sanofi is pulling its PCSK9 drug Praluent from the Chinese market. President Donald Trump said U.S. pharmaceutical tariffs may eventually reach 250%. A venture capital crunch in Southeast Asia is pushing investors to be more

Genmab and AbbVie have presented…

August 8th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Genmab and AbbVie have presented new data that could help grow the reach of their blood cancer drug Epkinly in follicular lymphoma. The partners are anticipating a November 30 FDA decision date to move an