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Feb 15, 2026
Eli Lilly achieved positive outcomes for nearly all R&D key events in 2025, with successful phase 3 trials for cancer drug Jaypirca, next-gen obesity medicine retatrutide, and oral GLP-1 orforglipron, while Alzheimer's drug Kisunla showed cognitive decline benefits.
Feb 15, 2026
MannKind Corporation has enrolled the first pediatric patient in its INHALE-1ST trial evaluating Afrezza inhaled insulin in children with type 1 diabetes. The FDA is reviewing a supplemental Biologics License Application with a decision expected by May 29, 2026.
Feb 14, 2026
A review in The Lancet highlights emerging long-acting injectable therapies for hypertension that could reduce treatment to two doses annually instead of daily pills, with several candidates now in late-stage clinical trials.
Feb 14, 2026
Clinical studies demonstrate GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide produce substantial weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes, with patients achieving mean reductions of 14.9% body weight over 68 weeks.
Feb 14, 2026
Investigation reveals prescription-only weight-loss drugs Mounjaro and Wegovy are easily accessible in India without proper medical oversight, as semaglutide goes off-patent next month with prices expected to drop 70 percent.
Feb 14, 2026
Novo Nordisk confronts rising generic threats to its semaglutide-based drugs while navigating FDA scrutiny and legal challenges. The company advances oral semaglutide into pediatric diabetes care as competitors prepare to launch imitations.
Feb 14, 2026
Multiple Indian drugmakers begin selling generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy following March patent expiration, with prices 50-60% below branded counterparts. The launches signal global pricing shifts as Novo Nordisk faces patent losses across multiple markets.
Feb 14, 2026
Eli Lilly achieved positive outcomes for nearly all R&D key events in 2025 and acquired Orna Therapeutics for $2.4 billion to develop circular RNA therapies for autoimmune diseases.
Feb 14, 2026
Eli Lilly acquired Orna Therapeutics for $2.4 billion and announced multiple partnerships while investing in AI drug discovery infrastructure, including building the industry's largest AI supercomputer to boost clinical trial success rates.
Feb 13, 2026
New research shows semaglutide cuts cardiovascular event risk by 4% per 5kg weight loss, with two-thirds of heart benefits unexplained by weight reduction alone. Study of 17,604 participants suggests multiple protective mechanisms beyond weight loss.
Feb 13, 2026
Recent studies demonstrate tirzepatide's efficacy extends beyond diabetes management, showing reduced glaucoma risk in diabetic patients and significant improvements in pediatric Type 2 diabetes treatment with superior weight loss outcomes.
Feb 13, 2026
Novo Nordisk plans to expand its Athlone facility in Ireland to produce Wegovy for non-US markets and will launch lower-cost vials in the US in 2026, responding to aggressive pricing from Eli Lilly as the company forecasts a 5-13% decline in revenue and operating profit.
Feb 13, 2026
GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and diabetes are driving up health insurance premiums by about 30 percent, while consumer advocates petition for generic authorization citing unjustifiably high prices and strained federal budgets.
Feb 13, 2026
A study published in JAMA Cardiology found that semaglutide would be cost-effective for secondary cardiovascular disease prevention in U.S. adults with overweight or obesity at an 18% price reduction or at the current cash price of $5,988 annually.
Feb 13, 2026
Eli Lilly announced a $2.4 billion acquisition of Orna Therapeutics and multiple partnerships to expand its drug pipeline beyond its blockbuster GLP-1 franchise into cell and genetic therapies.
Feb 13, 2026
Bio-Rad Laboratories reported Q4 2025 revenue of $693.2 million, up 3.9%, driven by Clinical Diagnostics growth, while Life Science sales declined 2.6% due to constrained academic and biotech funding. Gross and operating margins fell below expectations.
Apr 21, 2025
Orforglipron, an oral non-peptide GLP-1R partial agonist developed by Chugai and Eli Lilly, has reported positive Phase III data for obesity and type 2 diabetes, representing a shift from injectable peptides to oral small molecules in the GLP-1R space.
Dec 12, 2025
Eli Lilly reported positive Phase 3 results for retatrutide showing up to 71.2 lbs average weight loss, while stockpiling $1.5 billion of oral drug orforglipron ahead of anticipated FDA approval in April 2026.
Feb 10, 2026
The Trump administration launched TrumpRx.gov in February 2026, offering discounted prices on dozens of brand-name prescription drugs through negotiated deals with pharmaceutical companies, though critics warn many listed drugs have cheaper generic alternatives.
