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Apr 29, 2026
Recent biosimilar and biologic developments included Health Canada approval of denosumab biosimilars, FDA review actions, and new licensing and commercialisation agreements. Other updates covered court, trial and reimbursement agenda decisions.
Apr 19, 2026
Healthcare stocks were described as a defensive sector facing 2026 reimbursement headwinds, while capex rankings showed HCA Healthcare, Johnson & Johnson and Merck at the top. The sources also highlighted how capex differs across providers, device makers and drug developers.
Apr 18, 2026
Novartis is emphasizing innovative medicines across oncology, immunology, neuroscience and gene therapy. The company targets mid-single-digit sales growth through 2027 and core operating income margins above 35%.
Apr 03, 2026
President Trump imposes 100% tariffs on imported branded drugs from companies refusing price cuts or U.S. production moves. Sixteen major pharmaceutical firms have secured tariff exemptions by agreeing to align U.S. prices with other developed nations and invest in domestic manufacturing. The policy aims to reduce prescription drug costs and rebuild domestic pharmaceutical production capacity.
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 31, 2026
Pharmaceutical companies are delaying European drug launches due to uncertainty over U.S. pricing policies under President Trump. New drug launches in EU markets fell 35% following Trump's executive order on international reference pricing. Companies fear lower European prices could undermine their ability to maintain higher prices in the $700 billion U.S. market.
Mar 17, 2026
Over 25 companies are developing 30+ therapies for celiac disease, with recent positive trial results and FDA Fast Track designation. A new blood test using T-cell receptor sequencing may enable noninvasive diagnosis and monitoring.
Mar 11, 2026
The FDA is expected to issue draft guidance reducing testing requirements for biosimilar drugs, potentially lowering development costs by USD 20 million. The move comes as the biosimilars market shows strong growth, with major launches in 2025.
Mar 03, 2026
Amgen shares have climbed 35% over six months, trading near $388, as analysts raise price targets following strong fourth-quarter 2025 results and expanding oncology pipeline programs including IMDELLTRA and LUMAKRAS.
Mar 02, 2026
Genmab is moving GEN1106, a SLITRK6-targeting ADC acquired through its $1.8bn ProfoundBio takeover, into phase 1 trials despite several recent discontinuations and the 2017 failure of the only other similar project.
Feb 25, 2026
Novo Nordisk will reduce prices for Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus by up to 50% starting January 2027. Meanwhile, WADA investigates potential Olympic ban on weight loss drugs, and Brazil's Anvisa reports 65 suspected deaths linked to GLP-1 medications.
Feb 20, 2026
Former Novartis executive John Tsai has been appointed global head of R&D at Daiichi Sankyo, replacing Ken Takeshita effective April 1. Tsai brings over 25 years of leadership experience in drug development.
Feb 18, 2026
European regulators approved a 7.2mg "megadose" of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy involving three weekly injections. The Danish drugmaker filed suit against Hims & Hers after the telehealth company briefly launched a compounded oral semaglutide product.
Feb 18, 2026
Artificial intelligence is reshaping drug discovery by accelerating research timelines, reducing costs, and enabling computational analysis of biological data at unprecedented scale, marking a new scientific revolution in biotechnology.
Feb 14, 2026
Multiple pharmaceutical companies have initiated clinical trials for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in February 2026, with over 180 companies developing 200+ pipeline therapies. Studies include combination therapies and novel drug candidates targeting advanced disease.
Feb 12, 2026
Ligand Pharmaceuticals will release Q4 and full year 2025 financial results on February 26, 2026, following recent share price declines despite strong annual returns. The company reported annual revenue of $251.233 million and net income of $48.581 million.
Dec 11, 2025
Amgen received FDA and European Commission approval for Uplizna to treat generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-AChR or anti-MuSK antibody positive, offering twice-yearly maintenance dosing after initial loading doses.
Feb 13, 2026
Lundbeck's investigational anti-PACAP antibody bocunebart demonstrated statistically significant reduction in monthly migraine days versus placebo in a phase IIb trial of patients who had failed prior preventive treatments, positioning the company for phase III discussions with regulators.
