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Jun 19, 2026
Portal Biotechnologies closes $9M funding round to expand cell engineering platform for drug discovery and cell therapy. Navikenz raises $7.5M seed round to scale AI transformation services focused on life sciences and pharmaceuticals.
Jun 18, 2026
A breakthrough ovarian cancer drug, mirvetuximab soravtansine, is now available on the NHS, offering extended survival and improved quality of life. The 'biological missile' therapy targets cancer cells directly, reducing side-effects compared to standard chemotherapy. Up to 400 patients in England could benefit each year.
Jun 11, 2026
Helus Pharma announced publication in Nature Medicine of Phase 2a trial results showing its short-acting psychedelic SPL026 met its primary endpoint with significant reductions in depressive symptoms at two weeks in moderate-to-severe MDD patients. The company also appointed a new SVP of Medical Affairs and is advancing HLP003 (Breakthrough Therapy Designation from FDA) and HLP004 in its pipeline.
Jun 10, 2026
A Washington federal judge declined to block a state law expanding 340B drug pricing discounts, rejecting Novartis and AbbVie's arguments that it illegally adds to their obligations under the federal program aimed at protecting low-income patients.
May 12, 2026
Trump secured agreements with 16 pharmaceutical companies tied to TrumpRx.gov, including most-favoured-nation pricing and direct-to-patient discounts. Several companies disclosed price cuts for obesity, diabetes, insulin and other medicines.
May 09, 2026
The global schizophrenia drugs market is projected to grow from USD 9.1 billion in 2026 to USD 15.8 billion by 2036 at a 5.8% CAGR. Long-acting injectables and second-generation antipsychotics lead the market.
May 05, 2026
AbbVie raised 2026 revenue and EPS guidance after first-quarter results beat estimates, with Skyrizi and Rinvoq driving growth. Humira erosion continued as neuroscience, oncology and pipeline assets supported the outlook.
May 01, 2026
European biotechs are exploring new immunotherapy targets beyond PD-1/PD-L1, including BTLA, TIGIT, and SLAMF6. Lund University researchers discovered a SLAMF6-mediated immune evasion mechanism. BioNTech and GenMab are advancing next-generation ICIs and bispecific antibodies through strategic partnerships.
Apr 28, 2026
Compass Therapeutics reported mixed Phase 2/3 data for tovecimig in biliary tract cancer and plans to meet with the FDA for a BLA discussion. The study met its primary ORR endpoint (17% vs 5%), while PFS and OS data are due late this quarter.
Apr 28, 2026
AbbVie filed an sBLA for SKYRIZI as a subcutaneous induction therapy for Crohn's disease, supported by Phase 3 AFFIRM data. SKYRIZI and Rinvoq combined for $25.9B in 2025 revenue, exceeding 2027 guidance. The FDA also approved Venclexta plus acalabrutinib in CLL.
Apr 23, 2026
AbbVie plans to build a $1.4 billion, 185-acre pharmaceutical campus in Durham, North Carolina. The site is expected to open by the end of 2028 and hire 734 employees while adding SVP manufacturing capacity.
Apr 23, 2026
Eli Lilly, AbbVie, Vertex, Gilead Sciences and Pfizer were identified as pharmaceutical stocks to watch, with Abbott Laboratories and McKesson appearing on a separate seven-stock list.
Apr 19, 2026
Biopharma companies face a $275b patent cliff as licensing activity shifts toward China. China represented almost half of 2025 licensing activity and contributes about 30% of the global biotech pipeline.
Apr 19, 2026
AbbVie said Skyrizi and Rinvoq generated $26.0 billion in 2025 sales and are expected to exceed $31 billion in 2026. The company said the two immunology drugs continue to offset Humira erosion and drive top-line growth.
Apr 13, 2026
China’s cross-border biotech outlicensing hit US$60 billion in the first quarter of 2026. AbbVie’s up to $745 million Haisco pain deal highlights multinationals’ rising interest in Chinese drug assets.
Apr 09, 2026
AbbVie updated its completed Phase 2 elezanumab study in acute traumatic cervical spinal cord injury. The placebo-controlled trial began in March 2020 and its latest public update was posted on February 9, 2026.
Apr 08, 2026
Enanta Pharmaceuticals will present Phase 2b data showing zelicapavir improves RSV symptom resolution by about a week and reduces hospitalization rates. The oral N-protein inhibitor also demonstrates high resistance barrier in pediatric studies. Presentations will occur at the ESCMID Global 2026 conference in Munich.
Apr 01, 2026
Market analysis reports project substantial growth through 2033 across sarcopenia treatments, oncology injection drugs, and ASO-based therapies. Major pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Merck, Roche, Novartis, and Amgen feature prominently across all three therapeutic areas. The reports cover market segmentation, geographic analysis, and competitive landscapes for each sector.
Mar 27, 2026
AbbVie has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $253.15. The company reported strong quarterly earnings of $2.71 EPS and $16.62 billion revenue, beating estimates. Recent clinical progress includes positive Phase 1 results for an obesity drug candidate showing 7.8-9.8% weight loss.
Mar 25, 2026
The myelofibrosis therapeutic pipeline now includes over 40 candidates from more than 35 companies, with recent developments including Orphan Drug Designation for CK0804 and multiple Phase III trial initiations. Key clinical milestones include completed enrollment in Karyopharm's SENTRY trial and upcoming Phase I data from Incyte's combination therapy studies.
