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MHRA approves Leqembi IV maintenance as additional Alzheimer’s option
Decision provides UK Alzheimer’s patients with an alternative administration method for Eisai and Biogen’s antibody drug.
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Roche’s fenebrutinib shows best-in-disease potential in multiple sclerosis
Phase III data suggest the drug could be the first high-efficacy, oral therapy for relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) or primary progressive multiple sclerosis.
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Pfizer’s Metsera hunger sees it beat Novo Nordisk’s obesity biopharma offer
The deal puts Pfizer’s plans to acquire the US firm, and a portfolio that includes injectable GLP-1 drugs, back on track.
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AstraZeneca seals obesity deal as Pfizer-Novo Nordisk battle for Metsera
After Wegovy and Zepbound's success, competition for the next potential weight loss blockbuster heats up.
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Lilly bolsters leadership team with neuroscience and immunology in mind
Dr Carole Ho joins from Denali Therapeutics and there are promotions for Adrienne Brown and Daniel Skovronsky.
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Lilly boosts oral GLP-1 manufacturing capability with new Netherlands facility
The €2.6 billion manufacturing investment complements the recent US manufacturing expansion for its next potential blockbuster obesity treatment orforglipron.
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MHRA set to overhaul the UK’s rare disease drug regulatory pathway
The medicines regulator will aim to take a more flexible licensing approach for the research and manufacture of rare disease therapies in the UK.
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Pfizer and Novo Nordisk battle for obesity market dominance
Novo Nordisk’s “bold” $6.5 billion bid subject to a final verdict by Metsera’s board of directors.
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Raman-based PAT tool could advance continuous vaccine manufacturing
Study demonstrates the non-invasive tool’s potential for real-time monitoring of cytomegalovirus (CMV) viral particles.
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Lilly AI factory to accelerate pharmaceutical manufacturing and development
Pharma giant plans to harness its “decades of data” and use AI to set a new scientific standard that accelerates pharmaceutical innovation.
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Alexion wins EU label expansion for kinase inhibitor Koselugo
Approval provides continuity of care into adulthood for patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) using Koselugo (selumetinib) to manage symptoms.
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Novartis strengthens neuroscience pipeline with $12bn Avidity acquisition
Deal to advance potential first-in-class RNA therapeutics focused on genetic neuromuscular diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Lilly’s baricitinib exhibits paediatric potential in major alopecia areata study
Results from the phase III study signify a successful collaboration with biopharma firm Incyte.
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Phase III data for next-gen green inhaler push GSK closer to Net Zero targets
New findings support use of salbutamol MDI formulation in the next-generation low carbon propellant as a more sustainable option for patients with respiratory disease.
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UV contamination control robot shows pharma cleanroom promise
Efficacy research supports the widespread use of autonomous UVC disinfection for microbial surface decontamination, say AstraZeneca microbiology experts.
