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MHRA selects Prof Jacob George as its first Chief Medical and Scientific Officer
The cardiovascular expert will head the UK medicines regulator’s science and innovation strategies.
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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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FDA draft guidance on biosimilars offers “regulatory relief”
US agency follows in footsteps of European Medicines Agency (EMA) in efforts to streamline biosimilar development.
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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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Taiwan talks evidence-driven TCM at CPHI Frankfurt
Scientific and commercial opportunity for pharma companies looking to source, co develop and manufacture traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
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Axplora talks reliability-first investments to secure API supply
The CDMO’s programme, presented at CPHI Frankfurt 2025, combines responsiveness to new demand and operational rigour without jeopardising supply.
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Ensera talks integrated design-to-manufacture model at CPHI Frankfurt 2025
Model offers mid market innovators and larger pharma companies tailored processes and scale capacity without compromising compliance.
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Sirolimus-eluting balloon offers potential “paradigm shift” in restenosis treatment
Treatment provided a promising alternative to standard care in repeat percutaneous coronary interventions in the first-of-a-kind trial.
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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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Ipsen strikes €1bn deal to acquire French biotech ImCheck Therapeutics
The move will boost its oncology pipeline, adding a potential first-in-class anti-BTN3A monoclonal antibody for acute myeloid leukaemia.
