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Nov 28, 2025
The FDA approved tradipitant (Nereus), an oral NK-1 receptor antagonist, for prevention of motion-induced vomiting on December 30, 2025. The approval marks the first new pharmacologic treatment for motion sickness in over four decades.
Feb 18, 2026
CSL Limited has licensed global development and commercialization rights for clazakizumab to Eli Lilly outside of ESKD-related cardiovascular risk. CSL receives $100 million upfront and retains rights to the ESKD indication.
Feb 17, 2026
Dr Reddy's Laboratories plans to launch a generic version of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy at 60% below the branded price, pending regulatory approval. The company recently received approval for generic Ozempic.
Feb 17, 2026
Novo Nordisk's investigational dual agonist CagriSema demonstrated superior efficacy to Ozempic in a phase 3 trial for type 2 diabetes patients, while the company faces market share losses to Eli Lilly in the GLP-1 space.
Feb 16, 2026
Eli Lilly has stockpiled $1.5 billion in inventory for Orforglipron ahead of an expected FDA decision in April. The oral weight-loss pill aims to compete with Novo Nordisk's recently approved oral Wegovy.
Feb 16, 2026
The global biopharmaceutical industry entered 2026 facing one of the largest waves of patent expirations in its history, with $200-300 billion in yearly sales at risk through 2032 as major drugs lose exclusivity.
Feb 16, 2026
Researchers used a machine-learning tool to analyze 500,000 UK Biobank participants, providing the first population-scale evidence that insulin resistance is a risk factor for 12 types of cancer.
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.
