Genmab to acquire Merus for $8 billion

Proposed acquisition adds petosemtamab, a late-stage asset with two Breakthrough Therapy Designations, to Genmab’s portfolio

FDA grants De Novo classification to first needle-free, glucose sensor Biolinq Shine

Lupin receives FDA approval Rivaroxaban for oral suspension

The product will be manufactured at Lupin’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar facility in India

DPIIT and Thermo Fisher Scientific launch BioVerse challenge to fast-track India’s biotech future

India currently hosts more than 10,075 biotech startups

AbbVie seeks FDA approval for Pivekimab Sunirine to treat rare, aggressive blood cancer

BPDCN is a challenging blood cancer with characteristics of both leukemia and lymphoma

BMS launches BMS patient connect, expands direct-to-patient access with Sotyktu

Eliquis (apixaban) available at more than 40 per cent discount; Sotyktu to be offered at more than 80 per cent discount to current list price

Brenntag showcases innovations in beauty and personal care at Indonesia Cosmetic Ingredients 2025

Brenntag will showcase forward-looking formulations designed to respond to Indonesia’s evolving beauty and self-care needs

FDA authorizes first eyeglass lenses to slow progression of pediatric Myopia

FDA authorization was based on two years of clinical study data demonstrating that Essilor Stellest lenses significantly slowed myopia progression compared to single-vision control lenses

AstraZeneca to harmonise its listing structure across LSE, STO and NYSE

Harmonisation of listing structure requires a direct listing of AstraZeneca shares on the NYSE in place of existing US ADRs

European Commission approves Lilly’s Kisunla for treatment of early Alzheimer’s patients