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Feb 27, 2026
Novartis announced plans to establish a 46,000-square-foot radioligand therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas, as part of its $23 billion US expansion. The facility is expected to be operational in 2028.
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
Approved gene-editing therapies for sickle cell disease priced at $2.2 million remain out of reach in Africa, where 80% of the world's cases occur, as Uganda launches mandatory newborn screening.
Feb 25, 2026
Novartis announced positive Phase III ALIGN results for Vanrafia in IgA nephropathy and plans to build a new radioligand therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas, operational by 2028.
Feb 25, 2026
The Trump administration's pharmaceutical deals and TrumpRx program claim to lower drug prices, but analysis reveals limited savings, pre-existing investments, and weakened Medicare negotiation provisions that may cost billions.
Feb 23, 2026
Novartis announced positive topline results from its Phase III RemIND trial of remibrutinib in chronic inducible urticaria, meeting the primary endpoint for the three most prevalent types of the condition with significantly higher complete response rates versus placebo.
Feb 20, 2026
Novartis India shares hit upper circuit after Swiss parent agreed to sell 70.68% stake to ChrysCapital-led consortium for Rs 1,445.89 crore. Meanwhile, Novartis AG shares have returned 35.5% over one year, trading at CHF126.46.
Feb 18, 2026
Novartis reported positive Phase III RemIND trial results showing remibrutinib achieved complete response in three types of chronic inducible urticaria. The company has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application to the FDA for symptomatic dermographism.
Feb 19, 2026
Novartis commits $23 billion to U.S. manufacturing expansion with new facilities in North Carolina, California, and Florida, while advancing its immunoglobulin A nephropathy drug portfolio with positive Phase III results for Vanrafia.
Feb 21, 2026
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories secures FDA acceptance for DRL-AB, the first abatacept biosimilar application in the U.S., targeting a market worth $3.7 billion annually and positioning the company for first-mover advantage.
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
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
President Trump announced that Novartis CEO met with him at the White House and said the Swiss drugmaker is building 11 U.S. plants following tariff policies. Novartis previously committed $23 billion to expand U.S. facilities.
Feb 20, 2026
Swiss drugmaker Novartis will sell its entire 70.68% stake in its listed Indian unit to a private equity consortium for $159 million as part of broader global restructuring. Shares of Novartis India surged nearly 20% following the announcement.
Feb 14, 2026
Novartis agrees to sell its 70.68% stake in Indian unit for $159 million to ChrysCapital-led consortium, while parent company shares reach all-time highs with 55% gains over the past year.
Feb 18, 2026
Novartis announced positive topline results from its Phase III RemIND trial of oral remibrutinib in chronic inducible urticaria, meeting the primary endpoint across three prevalent subtypes with significantly higher complete response rates versus placebo at Week 121.
Feb 18, 2026
Novartis has entered a research and licensing agreement worth up to $1.8 billion with Unnatural Products to develop oral peptide medicines targeting cardiovascular disease using macrocyclic peptide technology.
Feb 18, 2026
Novartis has signed a research partnership and licensing agreement with Unnatural Products valued at up to $1.8 billion to develop macrocyclic peptide therapeutics targeting cardiovascular diseases using AI-driven drug discovery.
Feb 18, 2026
Unnatural Products entered a research collaboration and licensing agreement with Novartis worth up to $1.8 billion to develop orally-delivered macrocyclic peptide therapeutics for an undisclosed cardiovascular program.
Feb 18, 2026
Novartis announced positive Phase III RemIND trial results for oral remibrutinib in chronic inducible urticaria, marking the first therapy to meet a Phase III primary endpoint in the condition. The company has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application to the FDA.
