Aug 05, 2026
Blockbuster drugs worth hundreds of billions face generic competition as patents expire through 2032. Indian drugmakers could capture $3-5 billion of the opportunity, while GSK and Bristol Myers Squibb prepare for revenue losses.
May 26, 2026
Yale researchers built genomic AI models for personalized medicine. The University of Liverpool and BPGbio will expand AI drug discovery via the NAi platform.
May 22, 2026
A Tufts trial found high-dose vitamin D cut diabetes risk by 19% in prediabetic adults with AC/CC vitamin D receptor gene variants, but not the AA variant. Published in JAMA Network Open, it supports precision nutrition, but authors urge caution.
Mar 21, 2026
Zydus Lifesciences launched its Semaglutide injection in India after DCGI approval for diabetes and obesity. The product is sold under three brands with a reusable multi-dose pen at about Rs 2,200 per month.
Jun 17, 2026
FiberSense received CE marking for its optical CGM system with up to 28-day wear, while LifeScan partnered with i-SENS to launch the OneTouch Vita CGM and appointed a new CEO. Senseonics' year-long Eversense 365 implantable CGM is also detailed.
Jun 06, 2026
Merck Foundation celebrated International Women's Day 2026 and hosted the 12th Africa Asia Luminary with African First Ladies, citing over 2,500 medical scholarships and 1,200 schoolgirl scholarships across Africa and Asia.
Jun 20, 2026
Amgen shares have fallen 12.6% in three months despite relatively solid Q1 results, while Novo Nordisk maintains a 54.6% global GLP-1 market share. Both companies face pipeline competition and pricing pressures.
Aug 04, 2026
Biocon's Yesafili, an interchangeable aflibercept biosimilar, is now available in the U.S., while Zydus Lifesciences launched Anyra in India. Both aim to treat retinal diseases such as diabetic macular edema. Biocon plans further launches in the UK and other markets, as competition intensifies.
Aug 01, 2026
Rosalind Franklin University secured a $3.4 million military health grant, doubled its Helix 51 incubator space, and brought a clinical trial organization to its Innovation and Research Park. The developments strengthen the region’s bioscience hub and fill a gap in Phase I clinical trial capacity in Illinois.
Aug 01, 2026
Pharmaceutical manufacturers are shifting to greener production methods for GLP-1 peptide weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, reducing reagent waste and moving away from restricted solvents. The traditional process uses up to 13,000 kg of reagents per kg of peptide. Expert Fernando Albericio also calls for ethical use of these medications, often dubbed 'Hollywood drugs.'
Jul 19, 2026
A 64-year-old Australian man was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer after his wife noticed bloodstains on his shirt, a case doctors say highlights that men can and do get the disease. Meanwhile, advances in precision medicine now allow breast cancer treatment to be tailored to each tumour’s biology and the patient’s overall health.
Jul 13, 2026
A study finds that white matter disease detected on CT scans signals a higher risk for stroke or dementia compared to MRI-only findings. CT-detected WMD may represent more advanced cerebrovascular injury, highlighting the need for modality-specific interpretation of incidentally discovered brain abnormalities.
Jul 03, 2026
Anthropic announced it will run its own preclinical drug-discovery programs for neglected and rare diseases and launched Claude Science, an AI workbench for researchers. The company has not named specific diseases or detailed how it would bring candidates to market.
Jun 29, 2026
A living insulin implant from Technion researchers achieved one year of steady blood sugar control in diabetic mice, while millions worldwide still lack access to insulin medication. Animal trials showed beta cells could auto-dose insulin, though immune barriers remain before human trials. Meanwhile, only about half of type 2 diabetes patients globally have access to needed insulin, with the problem affecting both low- and high-income countries.
Jun 28, 2026
The global insulin drugs and delivery devices market is dominated by three manufacturers supplying roughly 90% of volume, with biosimilar entry slowly eroding this oligopoly. The market is projected to see continued growth driven by rising diabetes prevalence, while pricing pressure from biosimilars and government policies accelerates. In the Middle East, the recombinant human insulin market is projected to expand at a 6–8% CAGR through 2035.
Jun 23, 2026
New rankings from WIPR and IAM Patent 1000 recognize top US patent firms and lawyers, highlighting expertise in pharmaceutical litigation, tech disputes, and strategic portfolio management amid shifting PTAB procedures and rising NPE campaigns in life sciences.
Jun 19, 2026
AstraZeneca is advancing its oral GLP-1 drug into Phase III trials while defending dapagliflozin patents in Australia. The company obtained an Australian court injunction against a generic competitor and has partnered with Evinova to use AI for clinical trials. India could be a future market for the oral GLP-1 drug pending global trial data.
Jun 15, 2026
At the ADA Scientific Sessions, Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill surpassed 3 million prescriptions within five months, while Structure Therapeutics and AstraZeneca shared mid-stage GLP-1 data targeting a 2029 launch. The US FDA approved TRUQAP as the first targeted treatment for PTEN-deficient metastatic prostate cancer, reducing disease progression risk by 19% in the CAPItello-281 trial. Meanwhile, two major genomic atlas projects—a 4,098-genome infant gut bacteria catalog and Basecamp Research's Trillion Gene Atlas—aim to advance precision probiotics and AI-driven drug discovery, respectively.
Jun 13, 2026
The Delhi High Court ruled Dr. Reddy's can export semaglutide, finding Novo Nordisk's patent unenforceable. Dr. Reddy's plans to launch generic Wegovy at 60% discount pending approval.
Jun 13, 2026
MiniMed completed its $538 million IPO as its separation from Medtronic advances, with shares trading on the Nasdaq. Medtronic submitted the next-generation MiniMed Flex insulin pump to the FDA and reported a 14.8% year-over-year revenue increase for its Diabetes business. The full separation is expected to be complete by the end of calendar year 2026.