Pfizer and Astellas' Xtandi combo extends survival in early prostate cancer setting

Xtandi is approved in over 80 countries, including the U.S., EU, and Japan

Takara Bio Europe inks distribution agreement with Macherey-Nagel

Takara Bio Europe will distribute MN’s Bioanalysis portfolio in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom

IMCD and Friesland Campina Professional expand distribution agreement across EMEA

Friesland Campina Professional’s innovative Kievit portfolio features fat powders, creamers, foamers, whipping agents, cake emulsifiers

Ichnos Glenmark Innovation announces global commercialization strategy for ISB 2001

IGI partners with AbbVie and grants exclusive rights to globally develop, manufacture, and commercialize ISB 2001 across North America, Europe, Japan, and Greater China

Azelis acquires Azienda Chimica e Farmaceutica to expand presence in Italy

Azelis will strengthen its presence in the domestic market by leveraging portfolio synergies, actively consolidating the business, and creating value for all stakeholders

FDA approves Bravecto Quantum from Merck Animal Health

FDA accepts new drug application for Merck’s Doravirine/Islatravir

The FDA set a target action date of April 28, 2026, under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act

Merck to acquire Verona Pharma for US$ 10 billion

Acquisition aligns with Merck’s science-led business development strategy and expands pipeline and portfolio of treatments for cardio-pulmonary diseases

82% of people prefer diagnostic centers over hospitals for preventive checkups in India

Insights are drawn from over 30K+ people across 300+ cities including all metro and tier-1 cities

Merck to present new research data across its HIV prevention and treatment pipeline at IAS 2025

Additional data will be presented on a once-weekly oral combination of islatravir and ulonivirine (ISL/ULO) for HIV-1 treatment