Zydus receives USFDA ODD for Desidustat for the treatment of sickle cell disease

This Orphan Drug Designation from the USFDA underlines the urgent medical need to develop a therapy for sickle cell disease

Pfizer’s HYMPAVZI bags FDA priority review, targeting younger & hard-to-treat hemophilia patients

HYMPAVZI is already approved in the US for patients 12 and older with hemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors or hemophilia B without factor IX inhibitors

£1bn London Cancer Hub expansion wins planning approval

The approved scheme will deliver around 1 million sq ft of state-of-the-art laboratory and research space across a 12-acre site

Aicuris’ Pritelivir delivers Phase 3 win in hard-to-treat herpes patients

The PRIOH-1 study met its primary endpoint, delivering statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in lesion healing

Apotex scores exclusive Canadian rights to testosterone therapy Nebido

Under the agreement, Apotex’s branded division, Searchlight Pharma, will seek regulatory approval and handle marketing and distribution in Canada

Hologic’s Aptima HPV test bags FDA nod for primary cervical cancer screening

Hologic has been at the forefront of cervical cancer screening for decades

Fitch upgrades Biocon Biologics outlook to positive, affirms ‘BB-’ rating

Novo Medi Sciences launches ‘G.A.U.R.I.’ to drive immunization for underprivileged girls

Novo Medi Sciences aims to reach millions nationwide and provide NEXIPOX PLUS vaccination against chickenpox to thousands of underprivileged girl children

Eli Lilly posts blockbuster Q4 2025 results, issues bullish 2026 outlook

US revenue increased 43% to $12.9 billion, fueled by a 50% jump in volume, partially offset by a 7% decline in realized prices

AstraZeneca & Daiichi Sankyo gain priority review for Datroway in hard-to-treat breast cancer

The FDA’s regulatory decision is expected in Q2 2026 under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA)