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May 2, 2024

Novartis further entrenches into radiopharma with $1B Mariana buy


Regeneron reveals potential delay for Dupixent in COPD, stagnant sales for Eylea


New breast cancer guidelines call for first mammogram at age 40, but stop short of annual screening


Real Chemistry's new GLP-1 market analytics dashboard documents the rise of the 'GLP-1 influencer'


Facing pricing pressure from Lilly’s Zepbound, Novo Nordisk scales Wegovy supply


Moderna plants new solid tumor trials for cancer vaccine, weeds PD-1 work after review

 

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Novartis further entrenches into radiopharma with $1B Mariana buy

With much still to discover in the massive world of radiopharmaceuticals, Novartis will take a deep dive into the unknown with Mariana Oncology in a $1 billion upfront acquisition.
 

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Regeneron reveals potential delay for Dupixent in COPD, stagnant sales for Eylea

Sanofi and Regeneron’s highly anticipated approval of Dupixent to treat COPD could be delayed, as the FDA has requested additional efficacy data from two trials. The regulatory hurdle comes as Eylea showed stagnant sales, even though its new high-dose formula is seeing increased uptake.

New breast cancer guidelines call for first mammogram at age 40, but stop short of annual screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force officially updated its recommendations this week for who should be screened for breast cancer and when, but did not go as far some had hoped.

Real Chemistry's new GLP-1 market analytics dashboard documents the rise of the 'GLP-1 influencer'

With its newly launched predictive analytics platform, Real Chemistry is hoping to “shine a light” on the GLP-1 agonist market and help pharma and biotech teams prepare for future market moves “with the speed and agility they need,” according to the healthcare agency’s Rita Glaze-Rowe.

Facing pricing pressure from Lilly's Zepbound, Novo Nordisk scales Wegovy supply

Novo Nordisk is facing fierce competition from Eli Lilly’s obesity rival Zepbound, which has shaken up U.S. pricing dynamics for the Danish company's popular GLP-1 drug. 

Moderna plants new solid tumor trials for cancer vaccine, weeds PD-1 work after review

Much of Moderna’s focus is on nabbing FDA approval for a respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, a decision expected in a matter of weeks. But clinical investments are also pouring into a late-stage cancer treatment.

Moderna exits gene editing deal worth up to $3B biobucks, leaving Metagenomi in the spotlight

Earlier this year, Metagenomi had the spotlight with a $93.7 million IPO. Now, Moderna is exiting stage left on a partnership worth up to $3 billion in biobucks.  

Medline sews up Ecolab’s surgical drape business for $950M

The deal includes the company’s Microtek lines of sterile drapes for covering patients and OR equipment, as well as Ecolab’s fluid temperature management system. Medline said the purchase will also expand its design and development capabilities in original equipment manufacturing.

As Imbruvica bows out, AstraZeneca clinches early Calquence win in newly diagnosed MCL

AstraZeneca is touting a earlier-than-expected positive readout for Calquence in first-line mantle cell lymphoma. But a big question remains whether it can immediately file with the FDA, especially given the precedent of Imbruvica.

Regeneron, Lilly grapple with clinical endpoints as obesity space moves to improving weight loss

The next frontier for pharma in the obesity space is improving the quality of that weight loss. As potential combo drugs inch closer to phase 3, what exactly will the FDA be looking for in terms of a clinical endpoint?

Blood test maker Mirvie ushers in Preeclampsia Awareness Month with prevention toolkit

In the face of daunting statistics about the sometimes-fatal effects of preeclampsia, Mirvie is helping lead the charge to educate people about how the pregnancy complication can be prevented.
 
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