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In line with the Trump…

August 7th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

In line with the Trump administration’s goal to curb the U.S.’ reliance on overseas drug manufacturing, the FDA has deployed a new program designed to take some of the headache out of setting up domestic

Only a few months after stepping…

August 7th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Only a few months after stepping into the role of senior VP of marketing and patient solutions for U.S. operations at Novo Nordisk, Ulrich Otte is no longer in the position, a company spokesperson confirmed

A federal court of appeals judge…

August 7th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

A federal court of appeals judge upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the drug price negotiation program.

CorMedix is expanding its…

August 7th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

CorMedix is expanding its portfolio of infectious disease products for hospitalized patients with the acquisition of another New Jersey-based commercial-stage company, Melinta Therapeutics, for $300 million.

As the Trump administration seeks…

August 7th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

As the Trump administration seeks to align U.S. drug prices with lower reference costs in places like Europe, Eli Lilly’s CEO has cautioned that flaws in the American healthcare system, which “isn’t built to function

65% of HCP digital interactions…

August 7th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

65% of HCP digital interactions lead nowhere. Learn 5 customer journey orchestration tactics to transform static pharma websites into dynamic experiences.

Aurobindo will shell out $250…

August 7th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Aurobindo will shell out $250 million to acquire drugmaker Lannett, shoring up the Indian drugmaker’s footprint in the U.S. amid threats that the Trump administration plans to impose tariffs on foreign-made drugs.

Vor Bio has handed Dallan Murray a…

August 7th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Vor Bio has handed Dallan Murray a swift return to the workforce. Weeks after being let go by Sarepta Therapeutics, Murray has landed the chief commercial officer post in Vor Bio’s new-look C-suite.

Garonit Pharmaceutical, an…

August 7th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Garonit Pharmaceutical, an India-based API maker, plans to build a $46.1 million production plant in New York to produce chlorhexidine gluconate, which is primarily used as an antiseptic and surgical disinfectant.

Merck pulled off its $10 billion…

August 6th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Merck pulled off its $10 billion buyout of Verona Pharma last month with little of the wheeling and dealing that typically accompanies a big-money acquisition in the biopharma industry.

With more than $1 billion in debt…

August 6th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

With more than $1 billion in debt due in 2027, Sarepta said it’s “evaluating opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and adjust manufacturing commitments based on latest demand.”

The FDA approved Jazz’s Modeyso…

August 6th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

The FDA approved Jazz's Modeyso (dordaviprone), which was picked up in the company's $935 million buyout of Chimerix earlier this year, as the first systemic therapy for a rare type of brain cancer.

Pfizer CentreOne—the pharma…

August 6th, 2025|Fierce Pharma|

Pfizer CentreOne—the pharma giant's integrated CMO outfit—is leveraging lessons learned from the COVID pandemic as it works to redefine the nature of the developer-manufacturer relationship.