May 18, 2026
Nurix reported new oncology preclinical data at AACR 2026 and outlined progress in its immunology degrader pipeline. The company said NX-3911 could enter an IND this year and Phase 1 data for bexobrutideg are planned this year.
May 10, 2026
Insulin list prices rose more than 300% over two decades as PBMs face growing scrutiny over rebates, spread pricing, and transparency. Reform efforts and pharmacist involvement are central to drug affordability and access.
Apr 29, 2026
Recent biosimilar and biologic developments included Health Canada approval of denosumab biosimilars, FDA review actions, and new licensing and commercialisation agreements. Other updates covered court, trial and reimbursement agenda decisions.
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 24, 2026
The EMA’s CHMP recommended approval of Sanofi’s Cenrifki (tolebrutinib) for non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. The phase 3 HERCULES study showed reduced disability progression, while liver injury remains an identified safety risk.
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 06, 2026
Blackstone closed its sixth dedicated life sciences fund at a $6.3 billion hard cap, the largest private fund raised for the sector. The vehicle is nearly 40% larger than its 2020 predecessor and targets late-stage drug assets.
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 02, 2026
Adagene and Incyte will collaborate on a Phase 1 study combining muzastotug with INCA33890 for MSS colorectal cancer patients, beginning in 2026. The collaboration marks the second instance where Adagene's SAFEbody technology is paired with a PD-1-based bispecific. Muzastotug has shown encouraging response rates in combination with pembrolizumab in previous trials.
Apr 02, 2026
Phase 3 trial results show amlitelimab met primary endpoints in two monotherapy studies for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, with combination therapy demonstrating the strongest efficacy. The investigational OX40L-targeting antibody showed comparable efficacy between every-4-week and every-12-week dosing intervals. Safety data revealed two cases of Kaposi sarcoma in patients with known risk factors among 4,630 exposed patients.
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.
Apr 01, 2026
Recursion reported Q4 2025 financial results with $754 million in cash providing runway into early 2028. The company achieved clinical validation of its AI platform with REC-4881 showing meaningful polyp reductions in FAP patients and received its fifth Sanofi milestone payment. Full-year revenue reached $74.7 million while net loss widened to $644.8 million.
Mar 24, 2026
Sanofi has submitted a revised acquisition bid for Ocular Therapeutix ahead of pivotal Phase 3 trial results for AXPAXLI, a sustained-release treatment for wet AMD. The deal could position Sanofi to re-enter the ophthalmology market it previously abandoned. The acquisition would give Sanofi access to innovative hydrogel delivery technology with potential applications beyond eye disease.
Mar 21, 2026
AI-powered drugmaker Earendil Labs secured $787 million to advance biologics for autoimmune diseases and cancer, while Immunic locked in up to $400 million to fund Phase 3 trials of its multiple sclerosis therapy.
Mar 19, 2026
Altesa BioSciences closed an oversubscribed $75 million Series B financing led by Forbion with participation from Sanofi to advance vapendavir, a first-in-class oral antiviral targeting rhinovirus infections in COPD patients.
Mar 17, 2026
Over 25 companies are developing 30+ therapies for celiac disease, with recent positive trial results and FDA Fast Track designation. A new blood test using T-cell receptor sequencing may enable noninvasive diagnosis and monitoring.
Mar 09, 2026
Eli Lilly's weight-loss drug Mounjaro fueled sevenfold sales growth in Brazil and doubled sales in India within months of launch, as the company commits $1 billion to make India a global export hub for its supply chain.
Mar 04, 2026
The alopecia areata treatment market is projected to grow significantly through 2036, driven by rising prevalence and the anticipated launch of emerging therapies including JAK inhibitors and novel drug classes targeting immune pathways.
Mar 03, 2026
Sanofi's oral BTK inhibitor rilzabrutinib received orphan drug designation in Japan for IgG4-related disease and warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, while also securing U.S. FDA breakthrough therapy designation for the rare anemia indication.
Mar 02, 2026
The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing recovery driven by innovation in drug development, aggressive M&A activity, and expansion of drug development services. The sector faces both opportunities and headwinds including pipeline setbacks and regulatory pressures.