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Drug Approval | 08 July 2026

Wegovy approved in UK to treat serious liver disease linked to obesity and diabetes

While semaglutide is already authorised for weight management in adults and adolescents, as well as reducing cardiovascular events in adults.

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Drug Approval | 08 July 2026

HUTCHMED wins China nod for ORPATHYS in rare & hard-to-treat gastric cancer

The drug is now approved for adults with locally advanced or metastatic gastric cancer or gastroesophageal junction (GC/GEJ) adenocarcinoma

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Drug Approval | 08 July 2026

WHO fast-tracks first diagnostic test for Ebola bundibugyo virus amid escalating outbreak crisis

The listing covers the first test capable of detecting Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease by identifying its genetic material in blood samples

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Drug Approval | 01 July 2026

Sobi receives FDA setback on NASP but no safety or efficacy concerns raised

Sobi said it will request a meeting with the FDA to review the feedback

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Drug Approval | 26 June 2026

Merck wins EU nod for KEYTRUDA-Padcev regimen in muscle-invasive bladder cancer

The approval is based on results from the pivotal Phase 3 KEYNOTE-905 trial

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Drug Approval | 26 June 2026

FDA expands Pfizer’s IBRANCE use in HER2-positive breast cancer

Backed by Phase 3 trial showing 24% lower risk of progression

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Drug Approval | 25 June 2026

Eli Lilly India launches Tanstrive for RET-altered cancers

CDSCO-approved targeted therapy expands precision oncology options for patients with RET-driven lung, thyroid, and other advanced solid tumours

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Drug Approval | 24 June 2026

European Commission approves AbbVie's MAVIRET for acute Hepatitis C treatment

Approval makes it the first and only therapy in the EU indicated for both acute and chronic hepatitis C, supported by Phase 3 data

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Drug Approval | 23 June 2026

Teva submits FDA application for experimental Tourette syndrome treatment ecopipam

The filing is backed by positive Phase 3 results recently published in JAMA Neurology

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Drug Approval | 23 June 2026

FDA fast-tracks Roche cancer drug filing after landmark trial shows 50% recurrence reduction

The FDA has granted Priority Review, setting a target decision date of 9 October 2026, potentially accelerating access to a new treatment option for a subset of patients with high-risk colon cancer characterized

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Drug Approval | 22 June 2026

Aurobindo Pharma USA secures FTC clearance for $250 million Lannett acquisition

Through the transaction, Aurobindo USA will expand its product portfolio in this segment while gaining a U.S.-based manufacturing facility

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Drug Approval | 21 June 2026

FDA expands use of Merck’s CAPVAXIVE for high-risk children and teens

The expanded approval covers children and teens with chronic conditions that increase vulnerability to pneumococcal infections

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Drug Approval | 20 June 2026

Alembic Pharma receives USFDA tentative approval for Binimetinib tablets

Company becomes sole first applicant for 45 mg strength, positioning itself for potential 180-day generic exclusivity in the US market

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Drug Approval | 18 June 2026

AbbVie's Allergan wins FDA nod for first injectable targeting neck lines

The newly approved treatment, SKINVIVE by JUVÉDERM, is now the first and only hyaluronic acid injectable cleared specifically for improving neck appearance

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Drug Approval | 18 June 2026

Lupin secures 180-day exclusivity for generic Azilsartan Medoxomil tablets in U.S. market

Company introduces bioequivalent version of Edarbi for hypertension treatment following U.S. FDA approval; product recorded annual U.S. sales of USD 53.5 million

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Drug Approval | 14 June 2026

Alembic secures USFDA nod for Tretinoin Cream strengthening generics portfolio

The approval clears the company to market a generic version that is therapeutically equivalent to Retin-A Cream

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Drug Approval | 13 June 2026

UK approves Wegovy pill in major shift in obesity treatment options

Approval is based on results from the phase 3 OASIS 4 clinical trial

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Drug Approval | 11 June 2026

Alembic Pharma receives USFDA tentative approval for generic Larotrectinib capsules

Company may qualify for 180-day generic exclusivity as sole first applicant for Bayer’s Vitrakvi capsules in the U.S.

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Drug Approval | 11 June 2026

AstraZeneca gets CDSCO nod for Trastuzumab Deruxtecan plus Pertuzumab

Approval expands treatment options for patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer

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Drug Approval | 09 June 2026

FDA expands Pfizer’s HYMPAVZI approval

Broadening access for children & patients with inhibitor-complicated hemophilia

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