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Feb 20, 2026
Johnson & Johnson announced a more than $1 billion investment to build a new cell therapy manufacturing facility in Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania, creating 500 skilled biomanufacturing jobs and 4,000 construction jobs as part of its $55 billion U.S. investment strategy through early 2029.
Feb 19, 2026
A comprehensive market report reveals over 180 companies are developing more than 200 PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitor drugs, with recent fast-track designations and successful Phase III trial results driving expansion in cancer immunotherapy.
Feb 25, 2026
The global pharmaceutical market reached nearly $1.7 trillion in value, with Johnson & Johnson leading prescription sales at approximately $55.8 billion while Merck & Co. topped research and development investment at $17.8 billion.
Feb 26, 2026
AstraZeneca's CALQUENCE received FDA approval as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, while the EMA validated the marketing authorization application for ENHERTU in HER2-positive breast cancer treatment.
Feb 26, 2026
Four biotech companies went public in one week raising nearly $1 billion, signaling a potential thaw in IPO markets after years of quiet activity. Regional life sciences hubs outside Boston and San Francisco are attracting record venture funding, while regulatory uncertainty at FDA continues to concern industry leaders.
Feb 25, 2026
The global precision medicine market reached $98.87 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at 14.8% CAGR through 2033, driven by genomic sequencing advances, chronic disease prevalence, and AI-driven diagnostics adoption.
Feb 25, 2026
The FDA approved acalabrutinib combined with venetoclax for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic leukemia based on phase III trial results. Separately, Yale researchers identified CD25 protein complex as a new drug target for aggressive leukemias.
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 24, 2026
Enhertu combined with pertuzumab received FDA approval for first-line treatment of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, marking the first new treatment in a decade. Real-world data show trastuzumab deruxtecan efficacy is consistent across patient subgroups.
Feb 24, 2026
AIM ImmunoTech outlined key milestones for its Phase 2 DURIPANC trial evaluating Ampligen combined with durvalumab in metastatic pancreatic cancer, with primary endpoint evaluation expected in December 2026.
Feb 23, 2026
The FDA approved the combination of acalabrutinib and venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for adults with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma, based on Phase 3 AMPLIFY trial results.
Feb 23, 2026
Multiple institutional investors expanded their stakes in AstraZeneca during the third quarter of 2025, with the stock trading near its 52-week high and maintaining a "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts.
Feb 20, 2026
The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application for the combination regimen of Venclexta (venetoclax) and acalabrutinib for previously untreated adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, supported by Phase 3 AMPLIFY trial data.
Feb 20, 2026
FDA approves AstraZeneca's Calquence plus venetoclax as first all-oral, 14-month fixed-duration regimen for first-line chronic lymphocytic leukemia, with 77% of patients progression-free at three years in Phase III trial.
Feb 14, 2026
Multiple institutional investors expanded their positions in AstraZeneca during the third quarter, with AMG National Trust Bank, Cibc World Market Inc., and Advisors Asset Management Inc. increasing holdings by approximately 20%.
Feb 13, 2026
Major pharmaceutical companies are highlighting their drug pipelines to offset upcoming patent losses, while Moderna confronts FDA rejection of its flu vaccine. The industry faces significant revenue challenges from patent cliffs in 2026.
Feb 20, 2026
The FDA approved AbbVie's combination of Venclexta and acalabrutinib as the first all-oral, fixed-duration treatment for previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients, based on Phase 3 trial data showing 35% reduction in disease progression risk.
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 20, 2026
The FDA has accepted Roche's new drug application for oral SERD giredestrant in ESR1-mutated, ER-positive advanced breast cancer, with a decision expected by December 18, 2026. The filing is restricted to the ESR1-mutant population despite phase 3 trial benefits in broader patients.
Feb 20, 2026
The FDA has approved the combination of Venclexta (venetoclax) plus acalabrutinib as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for previously untreated adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, based on Phase III AMPLIFY study results.
