Tris’ non-opioid pain drug scores in ph. 3 trial

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Jan 22, 2025

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Takeda tightens reins on early-stage investments, looks to expand option deals: R&D head

“There's an evolution of our economic model that starts with IRA, and will get worse and worse and worse, but I think there's so many opportunities for us to counter that with new ways of working,” R&D head Andy Plump, M.D., Ph.D., told Fierce Biotech at the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.
 

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BMS, Takeda's Chinese partners file for IPOs, sending Ascentage, Biokin and Bao bundling toward listings

A trio of Chinese biotechs have filed to go public, setting the stage for offerings that could fill the coffers of companies that have big deals with Bristol Myers Squibb and Takeda.

Tris Pharma's alternative to opioids reduces post-surgery pain in phase 3 trial ahead of NDA submission

Tris Pharma has pointed to a phase 3 win for its pain relief drug as demonstrating the candidate’s potential to help resolve the opioid crisis.

Novo Nordisk gets BACH1, inking IMMvention deal to orchestrate attack on sickle cell disease

Novo Nordisk is opening a new front in its fight against sickle cell disease, inking a deal with IMMvention Therapeutix to co-develop oral treatments for the red blood cell disorder and other chronic conditions.

ArriVent continues to bulk out ADC pipeline, paying Lepu $47M for preclinical GI asset

A year after going public, ArriVent BioPharma is continuing to bolster its antibody-drug conjugate pipeline via licensing deals.

Large study of Novo, Lilly weight loss drugs shows decrease in risk of Alzheimer's

An observational study from Washington University in St. Louis has shed more light on the benefits—as well as the risks—of using new diabetes and weight loss drugs from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. According to the study, researchers found that use of the new medicines may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and substance abuse disorders while increasing the risk of digestive issues and arthritis.

DOJ alleges Walgreens filled and billed 'millions' of unlawful opioid prescriptions in new lawsuit

The pharmacy chain dispensed “dangerous and excessive quantities," early refills of opioids and prescriptions for the especially dangerous and abused combination of drugs known as the ‘trinity," the DOJ said Friday.

Advarra unveils digital solution for speeding study starts, tracking enrollment

Clinical research tech firm Advarra has unveiled a new digital solution meant to help speed up study starts and facilitate collaboration between trial sponsors and research sites.

What Trump's first day orders mean for healthcare: Ditched drug models, pauses on rules and hiring

Alongside revoking 78 Biden executive orders, a busy first day for the Trump administration produced a government hiring freeze, withdrawals from global organizations, a revoked AI order, personnel changes and more.
 
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