AB Science secures US patent for Masitinib in sickle cell disease till 2040

Masitinib targets mast cells, which play a critical role in severe forms of SCD and its complications, including vaso-occlusive crises, acute chest syndrome, and pain

FDA setback for Sanofi’s Tolebrutinib in progressive MS

Tolebrutinib had been provisionally approved in the United Arab Emirates in July 2025 for nrSPMS to slow disability accumulation independent of relapse activity

Health Minister Nadda to launch Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 in the first week of Jan. 2026

Indian Pharmacopoeia is now recognised in 19 countries, reflecting growing international confidence in India’s regulatory and scientific capabilities

Zeon Corporation to acquire Ushio’s microfluidics biz

Ushio, a leader in advanced optical technologies, brings a strong track record and proprietary Photobonding technology

Symbiosis rolls out first 10,000 vial batch at Stirling Facility

This production milestone positions Symbiosis at the forefront of meeting rising global demand for life-saving medicines

Amneal and mAbxience score FDA green light for two Denosumab biosimilars

Edwards Lifesciences’ SAPIEN M3 becomes first FDA-approved transseptal mitral valve replacement

The SAPIEN M3 transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system is designed for patients with symptomatic moderate-to-severe or severe MR

Nona Biosciences expands platform to accelerate early clinical trials

Nona aims to help global biopharmaceutical companies fast-track clinical trial initiation without compromising scientific rigor or quality standards

FDA okays AQVESME as first treatment for anemia in alpha- & beta-thalassemia

The approval makes AQVESME the only FDA-approved therapy for anemia in both non-transfusion-dependent and transfusion-dependent alpha- or beta-thalassemia

Japan nod to Dupixent for children with severe asthma

The decision is based on robust clinical evidence from the VOYAGE and EXCURSION studies