Targeting energy expenditure: the next wave of obesity drugs
In the wake of their seismic ascension over the lucrative weight loss market, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are facing…
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Can rare disease research in the US thrive under the new administration?
In 2024, 50% of the novel drugs approved by the FDA had an orphan drug designation. In the last two…
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EU’s Pharma Package falls short of Europe’s goal of global competitiveness
In a bid to chase competitiveness, the EU is advancing its most drastic revision of pharmaceutical law in 20 years.…
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Novo Nordisk signs $812m research deal with Deep Apple for non-GLP-1 drugs
Novo Nordisk is eyeing a cardiometabolic drug market future that is not purely dominated by incretins, after signing a $812m…
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ASCO25: Kura’s Phase II ziftomenib results trigger NDA acceptance from FDA
A November 2025 PDUFA date has been set for Kura Oncology’s oral acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) drug ziftomenib following the…
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ASCO25: Amgen’s Nplate proves effective in GI cancer-linked thrombocytopaenia
Amgen’s Nplate (romiplostim) has demonstrated efficacy in treating thrombocytopaenia among gastrointestinal (GI) cancer patients, as Phase III RECITE results are…
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ASCO25: J&J’s Carvykti shows strong efficacy across multiple myeloma risk groups
Updated analysis showed Carvykti (ciltacabtagene autoleucel) improved survival for multiple myeloma patients regardless of their cytogenetic risk or prior lines…
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ASCO25: Pfizer’s Braftovi combo boasts 47% drop in disease progression in mCRC
Pfizer’s Braftovi (encorafenib) combination therapy was shown to reduce the risk of death by nearly half compared to standard of…
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Capitalising on UK’s goal to become a world-leading clinical trial destination
Representatives of industry and regulation will meet in June to discuss paths forward for the UK’s clinical trials sector following…
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Can pharma tariffs “Make America Manufacture Again”?
As President Trump continues to signal import tariffs on pharmaceuticals to bolster US manufacturing, experts warn this could hike costs…
