Jul 02, 2026
Telix gained FDA alignment to advance ProstACT Global Phase 3 into U.S. Part 2 for TLX591-Tx in mCRPC, with safety data from Part 1 deemed sufficient. The trial will combine the therapy with abiraterone, enzalutamide, or docetaxel, pending IND amendment review.
Jul 21, 2026
President Trump said Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan told him the drugmaker is building 11 U.S. plants due to tariff policies. Novartis confirmed progress on facilities in North Carolina, California, and Florida. Narasimhan also said he has no plans to step down as CEO.
Aug 09, 2026
Novartis marks 30 years since its 1996 merger, citing advances in targeted therapy, cell therapy, gene therapy, and malaria. It also named a Levant Country President and won two clinical research awards in Saudi Arabia.
Jul 27, 2026
Novartis beat second-quarter profit expectations as Kisqali, Kesimpta and Leqvio offset a 50% plunge in Entresto sales. The Swiss drugmaker maintained its full-year guidance and awaits late-stage data on three experimental drugs.
Jul 21, 2026
Novartis posted Q2 2026 earnings above expectations but a 50% drop in Entresto sales from U.S. generics hurt performance. The company highlighted new EU and Japan approvals for Rhapsido and Itvisma, and a manufacturing restructuring including a German plant closure and investment in radioligand production. A $1.8 billion peptide drug pact with Unnatural Products was also announced.
Jul 11, 2026
The GE HealthCare-Mayo MI-BET collaboration advances biomarker-guided prostate cancer therapy. The precision oncology market, valued at $122.6B in 2025, is projected to reach $317.2B by 2034, fueled by genomics and targeted treatments.
Jun 08, 2026
Novartis expands US radioligand manufacturing with new Texas and North Carolina facilities to bolster domestic production of cancer treatments. Telix Pharmaceuticals reports positive Phase 3 prostate cancer trial data and maintains 2026 revenue guidance of US$950-970 million.
Jun 01, 2026
European guidelines now recommend lutetium-177 PSMA-617 for advanced prostate cancer, while a machine-learning model predicts treatment radiation dose. A study finds DOACs safe with modern prostate cancer drugs.
May 05, 2026
Novartis finalized a seventh new US facility as part of a $23 billion expansion. The new API site in Morrisville, North Carolina, supports end-to-end US manufacturing across multiple therapy platforms.
May 04, 2026
The radioligand therapeutics market in cancer treatment is estimated to grow from $2.6 billion in 2025 to $4.8 billion by 2030 at a 13.1% CAGR. Growth is supported by approved products Pluvicto and Lutathera and expanding use of PSMA and SSTR-targeted therapies.
Apr 18, 2026
Novartis is emphasizing innovative medicines across oncology, immunology, neuroscience and gene therapy. The company targets mid-single-digit sales growth through 2027 and core operating income margins above 35%.
Mar 29, 2026
Bayer achieved its upgraded 2025 financial targets with group sales reaching 45.6 billion euros and projects solid 2026 performance. The company's pharmaceutical business shows rejuvenation with launch medicines becoming growth drivers, while Crop Science progresses in profitability improvement. Bayer continues strategic diversification in oncology and addresses litigation challenges while implementing cost-saving measures.
Mar 24, 2026
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will host the Fifth Transatlantic Exchange in Oncology on March 27, 2026, featuring discussions on epigenetic therapies, microbiome-driven immunity, and cellular pathway reprogramming. The event continues collaboration between Dana-Farber and France's Gustave Roussy cancer center with support from L'Institut Servier and Medscape Medical Affairs.
Mar 12, 2026
The global radioligand therapy market is projected to grow from $2.6 billion in 2025 to $4.8 billion by 2030 at 13.1% CAGR, driven by FDA label expansions, earlier-line treatment positioning, and substantial private investment in isotope production infrastructure.
Feb 28, 2026
Pluvicto (lutetium-177 vipivotide tetraxetan) received MHRA authorization for earlier use in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, while pooled trial data demonstrates improved progression-free survival without increased toxicity.
Feb 27, 2026
Novartis announced plans to establish a 46,000-square-foot radioligand therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas, as part of its $23 billion US expansion. The facility is expected to be operational in 2028.
Feb 25, 2026
Novartis announced positive Phase III ALIGN results for Vanrafia in IgA nephropathy and plans to build a new radioligand therapy manufacturing site in Denton, Texas, operational by 2028.
Feb 20, 2026
Former Novartis executive John Tsai has been appointed global head of R&D at Daiichi Sankyo, replacing Ken Takeshita effective April 1. Tsai brings over 25 years of leadership experience in drug development.
Feb 20, 2026
President Trump announced that Novartis CEO met with him at the White House and said the Swiss drugmaker is building 11 U.S. plants following tariff policies. Novartis previously committed $23 billion to expand U.S. facilities.
Mar 28, 2025
Radiopharmaceuticals are emerging as a promising therapeutic class in oncology, with theranostic approaches combining diagnostics and treatment gaining particular attention. Major pharmaceutical companies have invested billions in acquisitions while venture financing reached record levels.