Mar 09, 2026
Five intra-articular gene therapy platforms for knee osteoarthritis are in human trials in the US, while India prepares regulatory guidelines for mRNA, gene and cell therapies to accelerate innovation.
Mar 04, 2026
Roche signed an agreement to invest $478 million in Korea clinical trials over five years, marking the largest foreign pharmaceutical investment. Korean companies are also securing pre-approval licensing deals globally, demonstrating growing competitiveness.
Feb 18, 2026
Eli Lilly is developing multiple next-generation obesity treatments, including oral GLP-1 drug orforglipron expected to launch in Q2 2026, as competition intensifies in a market projected to reach $95 billion by 2030.
Feb 21, 2026
New research reveals semaglutide may directly repair cartilage in osteoarthritis patients, while a separate study raises concerns about SNAC, an ingredient used in oral semaglutide formulations, and its effects on gut health.
Feb 18, 2026
GLP-1 weight loss drugs show increasing efficacy but raise concerns about excessive weight loss, side effects, and the rise of unregulated compounded versions sold online.
Feb 14, 2026
MEDIPOST has submitted an investigational new drug amendment to the FDA to initiate a Phase III trial of its umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy for knee osteoarthritis, with patient enrollment expected in the first half of 2026.
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.