Feb 20, 2026
The FDA approved acalabrutinib plus venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration regimen for previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia, based on phase III AMPLIFY trial results showing 35% reduction in disease progression or death risk versus chemoimmunotherapy.
Feb 19, 2026
Zenyaku Kogyo obtained Japanese regulatory approval for Rituxan (rituximab) as a treatment for autoimmune hemolytic anemia, a government-designated intractable disease. The approval follows a public knowledge-based application submitted in August 2025.
Feb 20, 2026
The FDA has approved the combination of acalabrutinib and venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration BTK inhibitor-based regimen for previously untreated adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.
Feb 18, 2026
The FDA has accepted a new drug application for tirabrutinib, a BTK inhibitor, for relapsed/refractory primary central nervous system lymphoma under the accelerated approval pathway. The regulatory agency set a PDUFA target action date of December 18, 2026.
Feb 13, 2026
Dr Reddy's and Biocon plan to launch generic versions of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs at up to 60% below branded prices as semaglutide patents expire, targeting a global market projected to reach $150 billion by the early 2030s.