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May 26, 2026
The global radiopharmaceuticals market is projected to reach $12.8B–$21.8B by 2033–2036, driven by cancer therapy demand. Oncology accounts for over 50% of applications, Technetium-99m dominates radioisotopes, and Asia-Pacific leads growth.
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 26, 2026
A vaccine and two novel tuberculosis treatments are advancing through Phase III trials, marking renewed momentum in TB research. Tuberculosis claims over 1.25 million lives annually with 10.6 million new cases in 2023, while current treatments face challenges of high pill burden, toxicity, and rising resistance.
Mar 08, 2026
More than 16,000 dermatology trials were completed, ongoing, or planned by the end of 2025, with the Asia-Pacific region experiencing a nearly five-fold increase over the past decade. The field now accounts for around 8,000 trials in Asia-Pacific alone, matching North America and Europe combined.
Mar 01, 2026
Amgen, Celltrion, and Palatin Technologies are advancing obesity drug candidates through clinical development, with trials planned for 2026-2028 targeting liver fat reduction, multiple biological pathways, and rare genetic obesity conditions.
Feb 20, 2026
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary identified hospital contracting, IRB processes, and IND application timelines as key bottlenecks slowing US early-phase trials. China now conducts more clinical trials than the US and accounts for nearly a third of new global drug approvals.
Feb 26, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA-1010 seasonal flu vaccine after initially refusing to file the application, setting a decision date of August 5, 2026. If approved, it would be the first mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine on the market.
Feb 24, 2026
Celltrion announced plans to develop both injectable and oral obesity treatments based on GLP-1, with clinical trial filings planned for 2027 and 2028 respectively.
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 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 13, 2026
PTC Therapeutics withdrew its resubmitted new drug application for Translarna in Duchenne muscular dystrophy after the FDA indicated the data was unlikely to meet the threshold for substantial evidence of effectiveness, marking the third unsuccessful US approval attempt.
