Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
Novo Nordisk announced on February 4, 2026, that oral semaglutide previously marketed as Rybelsus will be rebranded as oral Ozempic, with availability expected in Q2 2026. The company also filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Hims & Hers over compounded oral semaglutide products.
Feb 16, 2026
The FDA reversed its initial rejection and will now review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine application after the company proposed a revised regulatory approach, targeting approval by August 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
Compass Pathways reports positive Phase 3 results for synthetic psilocybin in treatment-resistant depression, while a Phase 2 trial demonstrates rapid antidepressant effects from single-dose DMT. Both studies show modest efficacy signals amid growing pharmaceutical interest in psychedelic compounds.
Feb 17, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine after initially refusing, accepting a split regulatory approach with traditional approval for ages 50-64 and accelerated approval for 65 and older. Decision date set for August 5, 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
Eli Lilly reported Q4 2025 EPS of $7.54 versus $6.67 expected and projected 2026 revenue of $80-83 billion. The company's GLP-1 drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound drove growth with revenues surging over 110%.
Feb 17, 2026
Phase 3 LIBRETTO-432 trial met its primary endpoint, showing selpercatinib delivered statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in event-free survival versus placebo as adjuvant therapy in early-stage RET fusion-positive NSCLC.
Feb 17, 2026
NYU Langone Health researchers discover pancreatic cancer cells toggle between rapid growth and chemotherapy resistance based on their proximity to extracellular matrix fibers, complicating single-drug treatment approaches.
Feb 16, 2026
Eli Lilly has stockpiled $1.5 billion in inventory for Orforglipron ahead of an expected FDA decision in April. The oral weight-loss pill aims to compete with Novo Nordisk's recently approved oral Wegovy.
Feb 16, 2026
Oncolytics Biotech received FDA Fast Track Designation for pelareorep in second-line KRAS-mutant microsatellite-stable metastatic colorectal cancer, based on clinical data showing a 33% response rate and median survival of 27 months versus 11.2 months with standard treatment.
Feb 16, 2026
The global biopharmaceutical industry entered 2026 facing one of the largest waves of patent expirations in its history, with $200-300 billion in yearly sales at risk through 2032 as major drugs lose exclusivity.
Feb 16, 2026
Eli Lilly's Retevmo (selpercatinib) demonstrated statistically significant event-free survival improvement in the Phase III LIBRETTO-432 trial for early-stage RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer.
Feb 16, 2026
CStone Pharmaceuticals has received FDA clearance for its IND application to initiate a Phase II trial of CS2009, a trispecific antibody targeting PD-1, VEGFA, and CTLA-4, in patients with advanced solid tumors across nine cancer indications.
Feb 16, 2026
Eli Lilly's Retevmo demonstrated statistically significant improvement in event-free survival versus placebo in stage II-IIIA RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer following curative therapy in the phase 3 LIBRETTO-432 trial.
Feb 16, 2026
Compass Pathways' COMP360 synthetic psilocybin met primary endpoints in Phase 3 trials for treatment-resistant depression, with the company planning to submit a new drug application in Q4 2026.
Feb 16, 2026
ExCellThera's cell therapy Zemcelpro (dorocubicel) has been granted NUB Status 1 in Germany, allowing hospitals to apply for temporary supplementary reimbursement. 220 German hospitals have expressed interest in offering the therapy in 2026.
Feb 16, 2026
The FDA reversed its initial refusal and will now review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine application, seeking full approval for adults 50-64 and accelerated approval for those 65 and older, with a decision targeted for August 5, 2026.
Feb 16, 2026
Compass Pathways announced successful results from its second Phase 3 trial of COMP360 psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression, with highly statistically significant outcomes and plans for FDA submission in Q4 2026.
Feb 16, 2026
Eli Lilly announced positive Phase 3 LIBRETTO-432 trial results showing Retevmo (selpercatinib) significantly improved event-free survival in patients with early-stage RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer as adjuvant therapy.
Feb 16, 2026
Disc Medicine received a complete response letter from the FDA for bitopertin in erythropoietic protoporphyria, with the agency requesting Phase 3 APOLLO trial results before approval. The company expects to respond by mid-2027.