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Apr 29, 2024

Bristol Myers pays $65M to expand Repertoire of autoimmune assets 


On doorstep of approval, Merck compares V116 pneumococcal vaccine to 1983 warhorse Pneumovax 23


Janssen-partnered epilepsy drug fails phase 2 trial in latest bad luck for Addex


Japan's Ono pays $2.4B for Qinlock-maker Deciphera as biotech readies another approval run 

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Bristol Myers pays $65M to expand Repertoire of autoimmune assets

Bristol Myers Squibb is placing a $65 million bet on Repertoire Immune Medicines’ approach to resetting the immune system. The deal, which features up to $1.8 billion in future payments, gives BMS the right to collaborate with Repertoire on tolerizing vaccines for up to three autoimmune diseases.
 

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On doorstep of approval, Merck compares V116 pneumococcal vaccine to 1983 warhorse Pneumovax 23

Five months ago, Merck revealed data that indicate its next-generation pneumococcal vaccine offers more protection for older adults than Pfizer’s market dominator Prevnar 20. Now, the company is comparing the investigational shot to its old warhorse, Pneumovax 23 (PPSV23).

Janssen-partnered epilepsy drug fails phase 2 trial in latest bad luck for Addex

Addex Therapeutics’ run of bad luck in the clinic shows no sign of ending, as a Janssen-licensed epilepsy drug has failed to reduce the occurrence of seizures in a phase 2 trial.

Japan's Ono pays $2.4B for Qinlock-maker Deciphera as biotech readies another approval run

Japan’s Ono Pharmaceutical is picking up Deciphera Pharmaceuticals for $2.4 billion, a price tag that brings both the approved cancer drug Qinlock and another candidate heading to the FDA’s desk in the coming months.

FDA approves Abbott's dissolving stent for blocked arteries below the knee

Abbott has returned to the field of bio-absorbable, dissolving stents, and in somewhat uncharted territory. The Esprit BTK implant aims to treat the most severe form of peripheral artery disease, a condition known as chronic limb-threatening ischemia.

Pharma’s reputation falls for first time since 2018 as pandemic-era halo slips

Pharma’s pandemic-era halo is slipping. After tracking a surge in the industry’s reputation, PatientView found patient groups soured on drugmakers somewhat last year to send pharma’s standing to its lowest level since 2020.
 
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