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May 05, 2026
Artios added six senior leaders in 2026 as alnodesertib moved toward late-stage development and potential U.S. commercialization. The company is also running a Phase 2 study of ART6043.
May 02, 2026
Vermont insurers and employers are scaling back GLP-1 coverage as costs rise, leaving some patients without access. The drugs remain in high demand as studies point to benefits beyond weight loss.
Apr 28, 2026
A Johns Hopkins study found GLP-1 users face increased dementia risk after a decade, possibly due to longer lifespan. A separate JCI review found GLP-1 drugs show neuroprotective signals in preclinical studies but consistent cognitive benefits in humans remain unproven.
Apr 28, 2026
Eli Lilly has launched two Phase 2 trials for brenipatide (LY3537031): RENEW-Op-1 for opioid use disorder and RENEW-Scz-1 for schizophrenia. Both are randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies that are not yet recruiting as of February 2026.
Apr 26, 2026
Isomorphic Labs said one AI-designed drug, ISM8969, has FDA clearance for human clinical trials. The company’s initial pipeline focuses on oncology candidates.
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 22, 2026
Eli Lilly and Co. expanded its collaboration with Hong-Kong listed Insilico Medicine Inc. in a deal worth up to $2.75 billion. The move deepens Lilly's investment in artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery and could broaden its reach into next-generation metabolic therapies.
Apr 22, 2026
AI is reshaping pharma work by adding roles in drug discovery, commercial analytics and in-house AI teams rather than driving major job losses. Companies are also moving toward always-on intelligence as faster market shifts expose the limits of siloed, episodic insight models.
Apr 21, 2026
Eli Lilly and Company has agreed to acquire Orna Therapeutics for up to $2.4 billion in cash. The deal includes ORN-252, a clinical-trial-ready CD19-targeting in vivo CAR-T therapy for B cell-driven autoimmune diseases.
Apr 20, 2026
GLP-1 drugs are still being studied for Alzheimer’s and addiction after semaglutide failed to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s. A 2025 abstract reported semaglutide slowed cognitive impairment in an Alzheimer’s model.
Apr 16, 2026
A review of 17 studies involving 20,342 patients found anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s drugs had “trivial” effects after 18 months and increased the risk of brain swelling and bleeding. A separate PET study suggested ARIA-E may mark brain regions with greater amyloid plaque reduction.
Apr 14, 2026
Sana Biotechnology named Brian Piper executive vice president and CFO as it advanced SC451 and SG293. The company reported a fourth-quarter loss of $59 million and cash of $138 million.
Apr 13, 2026
NVIDIA and Eli Lilly announced a $1 billion AI co-innovation lab as AI drug discovery expands across research, trials and manufacturing. Companies including Recursion and Tempus are using large biological and clinical datasets to speed development and support precision medicine.
Apr 07, 2026
Biopharma companies are increasingly outsourcing FDA-approved drug manufacturing to Europe despite 15% U.S. tariffs, with Europe recording triple the U.S. deal volume in 2025. Simultaneously, nearly half of pharma companies offshored R&D activities last year, citing talent access and lower costs. Major investments by companies like Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and AstraZeneca highlight the ongoing shift of pharmaceutical operations overseas.
Apr 06, 2026
Big drug companies said Trump administration pricing deals had little to no noticeable impact on earnings, though details remain confidential. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly described bigger effects tied to lower GLP-1 cash-pay prices and expanded Medicare coverage.
Apr 06, 2026
Doctors said Americans starting obesity treatment are showing interest in oral GLP-1 drugs because of lower cost and convenience. Novo’s oral Wegovy and Lilly’s Foundayo are priced below injectable options.
Apr 06, 2026
Soon-to-be brides and grooms in India are increasingly seeking Mounjaro and other weight-loss injections before weddings, with doctors reporting rising demand. The trend comes as India’s obesity-drug market expands, cheaper semaglutide versions enter the market, and regulators raise misuse concerns.
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
The liposomal doxorubicin market is projected to grow from $1.32 billion in 2025 to $1.77 billion by 2030, while the broader breast cancer drugs market is expected to reach $54.49 billion by 2036. Growth is driven by increasing cancer incidence, adoption of targeted therapies, and advancements in drug delivery systems including liposomal formulations and antibody-drug conjugates.
Apr 01, 2026
Oncolytics Biotech received FDA Fast Track Designation for pelareorep in KRAS-mutant colorectal cancer based on data showing 33% response rate and 27-month median survival. The company is launching a Phase 2 study and recently completed reincorporation from Canada to Nevada. This marks the second Fast Track Designation for pelareorep in gastrointestinal cancers.
