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

Strides Pharma Inc's Chestnut Ridge facility gets 4 observations from USFDA

These observations are procedural in nature and the company does not anticipate any impact on supply of its commercial products

Teva moves within reach of investment grade as S&P upgrades credit rating & Moody’s positive

Sanofi to acquire Dynavax in $2.2 billion deal, bolstering adult vaccine portfolio

The move strengthens Sanofi’s presence in adult immunization by combining Dynavax’s innovative vaccines with Sanofi’s global scale and development capabilities

Cipla launches needle-free inhalable insulin Afrezza in India

Afrezza comes in single-use cartridges, delivered via a simple inhaler device. Users select the appropriate cartridge, load it, inhale the insulin, and remove the cartridge

Hansa Biopharma submits FDA application for kidney transplant desensitization treatment

If approved, imlifidase has the potential to transform the kidney transplant landscape by enabling highly sensitized patients to also have access to a potentially life-changing kidney transplant

FDA go-ahead to Roche’s one-minute follicular lymphoma therapy

Full approval will depend on verification of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial

Cupid reduces promoter pledged stake to 20%

This development marks a substantial improvement in the company's financial position and reflects strengthened promoter confidence

Biocon inks out-licensing agreement with Ajanta to market Semaglutide in 26 countries

Biocon will be responsible for supplying Semaglutide to Ajanta for exclusive marketing in 23 countries and semi-exclusive marketing in 3 countries across Africa, Middle East and Central Asia

Altimmune’s Pemvidutide shows positive topline results from IMPACT Phase IIb trial

The therapy also drove additional weight loss at the higher 1.8 mg dose without plateauing and maintained a favorable tolerability profile