EU launches strategies to strengthen crisis readiness and health security

The Medical Countermeasures Strategy focuses on strengthening the EU’s preparedness for health crises

Bayer receives first approval for Lynkuet in UK as treatment for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause

The UK authorization is based on positive results from the Phase III OASIS-1, -2, and -3 trials

FDA approves Bravecto Quantum from Merck Animal Health

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

Lupin and Zentiva sign license and supply agreement for commercializing Certolizumab

Lupin and Zentiva sign license and supply agreement for commercializing Certolizumab

Novo Nordisk submits application to EMA for higher dose of Wegovy for obesity treatment

The submission is based on data from the STEP UP and STEP UP T2D clinical trials

IMCD opens life science laboratory hub in Shanghai

The pharmaceuticals laboratory supports North Asia with formulation development, reverse engineering, troubleshooting, and analysis for various dosage forms

Everest Medicines progresses in AI-powered mRNA platform at 2025 R&D day

The company showcased three core programs developed through this platform

OneSource Specialty Pharma appoints Jeffrey Wong as CBO

He has held senior leadership positions at Syngene International, Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Sartorius Stedim Biotech, and other leading organizations

Duke Street Bio receives FDA fast track designation for PARP1-selective inhibitor with CNS activity

Addresses brain metastases harboring BRCA1/2 and/or HRR alterations—an area of high unmet need