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J&J touts new 'foundational' frontline multiple myeloma treatment as Darzalex Faspro nabs quadruplet FDA nod


GSK drops phase 2 HPV vaccine over lack of best-in-class potential


IRA drug price reductions won’t hurt biotech innovation, analyses find


Eisai, Biogen show Leqembi provides added benefits over time as Alzheimer's showdown with Lilly heats up


The FDA is hiring. Wanted: One (1) CDRH Director


'I Believe in Drugs' rings out as UCB backs Emmy Award winner's musical about living with epilepsy

 

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J&J touts new 'foundational' frontline multiple myeloma treatment as Darzalex Faspro nabs quadruplet FDA nod

On the heels of game-changing trial results presented at last year's ASH meeting, J&J is introducing what it calls a "foundational frontline therapy" in multiple myeloma and at the same time expanding its already impressive presence in the field.
 

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GSK drops phase 2 HPV vaccine over lack of best-in-class potential

GSK has scrapped a phase 2 human papillomavirus vaccine from its pipeline after deciding the asset won’t have best-in-class potential.

IRA drug price reductions won't hurt biotech innovation, analyses find

Since its passage in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act has attracted criticism and even derision from biopharma leaders because it gives Medicare the ability to negotiate drug prices. But new studies suggest that fears the IRA will hurt innovation are overblown.

Eisai, Biogen show Leqembi provides added benefits over time as Alzheimer's showdown with Lilly heats up

Three-year data from a study of early Alzheimer’s disease patients on Eisai and Biogen’s Leqembi showed that longer-term use provides continued benefits without additional safety concerns.

The FDA is hiring. Wanted: One (1) CDRH Director

The FDA officially posted its job opening as it looks to replace Jeff Shuren, who is retiring after 15 years as director. The agency’s vacancy will take applications through August 27.

'I Believe in Drugs' rings out as UCB backs Emmy Award winner's musical about living with epilepsy

UCB is adding to the subgenre of pharma-backed musical theater, sponsoring a production by an Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee that will look at how epilepsy affects a child and her family.

GSK cuts vaccine sales outlook after RSV surprise, but CEO puts on bold front on peak potential

The whole RSV vaccine field took a beating when the CDC’s immunization committee doled out a limited recommendation last month. And it’s showing in GSK’s forecast for 2024, just as the company’s Shingrix disappointed.

Takeda takes $140M charge on failed epilepsy drug, while touting continued FDA potential

We already know that Takeda is hoping to find a path to the FDA for epilepsy medicine soticlestat despite a phase 3 miss, but the Japanese pharma has now revealed that the clinical trial failure will cost to company just over $140 million.

Stryker tucks in breast tumor marker maker amid ‘bullish’ M&A pipeline

“This is a perfect, classic tuck-in for Stryker,” CEO Kevin Lobo said on an earnings call, with more deals set up for the remainder of the year.

Sanofi sues Sarepta, claiming Duchenne gene therapy Elevidys infringes 2 manufacturing patents

Six months after surviving a patent challenge involving its $3.2 million gene therapy, Sarepta faces a new lawsuit from another gene therapy developer claiming the approved treatment infringes active patents. Sanofi subsidiary Genzyme has filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in Delaware claiming that in producing groundbreaking Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment Elevidys, Sarepta encroaches on two of its patents involving the manufacture of viral vectors.
 
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