May 20, 2026
Bristol Myers Squibb will deploy Anthropic’s Claude across global operations, putting the AI platform in the hands of more than 30,000 employees. BMS plans to use it in R&D, clinical development, manufacturing and commercial work.
May 18, 2026
Novartis reported Phase III PSMAddition data showing Pluvicto plus standard of care cut the risk of PSA progression by 58% in PSMA-positive metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Regulatory decisions in the United States, China and Japan are expected in the second half of 2026.
May 14, 2026
Vanguard and Goldman Sachs forecasts pointed to stronger long-term returns for international stocks than for U.S. equities. The articles highlighted broad international, European and emerging-market ETFs with low expense ratios and large exposure to non-U.S. markets.
May 12, 2026
Trump secured agreements with 16 pharmaceutical companies tied to TrumpRx.gov, including most-favoured-nation pricing and direct-to-patient discounts. Several companies disclosed price cuts for obesity, diabetes, insulin and other medicines.
May 05, 2026
Novartis finalized a seventh new US facility as part of a $23 billion expansion. The new API site in Morrisville, North Carolina, supports end-to-end US manufacturing across multiple therapy platforms.
May 05, 2026
Novartis introduced new long-term social impact and sustainability targets covering access, global health, emissions, waste and water. The plan includes a 2030 access goal and net-zero across the value chain by 2040.
May 03, 2026
Olema Pharmaceuticals appointed Prakash Raman, Ph.D., to its board of directors. The company said the oncology deal veteran joins as Olema advances palazestrant and OP-3136 while remaining loss-making.
Apr 28, 2026
Novartis received EU approval for Rhapsido (remibrutinib) as the first oral targeted treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria. Phase 3 data also showed significant efficacy in chronic inducible urticaria, with filings underway for additional indications.
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 25, 2026
WHO has prequalified Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment developed for newborns and young infants weighing 2 to 5 kilograms. The decision opens access through public procurement and donor-funded programs.
Apr 24, 2026
Novartis received a positive CHMP opinion for Itvisma in spinal muscular atrophy patients aged 2 years and older. A European Commission decision is expected within about two months.
Apr 22, 2026
Astellas terminated its phase 1 ASP5502 study in Sjögren’s syndrome as Novartis said the FDA granted breakthrough therapy designation to ianalumab. Novartis plans global regulatory submissions from early 2026 after positive phase III data.
Apr 22, 2026
Novartis reported 2025 sales of $54.5 billion, up 8%, while earnings per share rose 15% to $8.98. Amarin reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $213.6 million, down 6.5%, and narrowed its net loss per share to $0.09 from $0.20.
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 16, 2026
Novartis chief executive Vas Narasimhan has joined Anthropic’s board. The appointment adds a pharma executive as Anthropic expands into drug discovery and launches Claude for Life Sciences.
Apr 11, 2026
Novartis agreed to sell its 70.68% stake in Novartis India Ltd. for 14.46 billion rupees. The buyers also launched a 26% open offer at 860.84 rupees per share.
Apr 04, 2026
German and Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturers warned that new US tariffs could threaten European production and research. Industry groups said the measures could disrupt medicine supply chains and shift investment to the US.
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 28, 2026
Novartis AG shows mixed short-term share performance but stronger long-term returns, with institutional investors increasing stakes. Analysts debate whether the stock is overvalued or undervalued, with an average "Hold" rating and $119.75 target price. The pharmaceutical company reported quarterly earnings of $2.03 per share, beating estimates, with revenue up 1.4% year-over-year.