Novartis acquires Excellergy to bolster allergy portfolio

The move leverages Novartis’ deep expertise in IgE biology and long-standing presence in allergic disease treatments

AbbVie stakes claim to redefine skin disease treatment at Global Dermatology Summit

Beyond clinical trials, real-world evidence is adding weight to AbbVie’s claims

Eli Lilly drug shows 4-year relief for eczema patients, study finds

The therapy works by targeting interleukin-13, a key driver of inflammation behind eczema symptoms such as itching, skin damage, and infection

AstraZeneca’s breakthrough COPD drug Tozorakimab slashes flare-ups in landmark Phase III trials

High-level results from the Phase III OBERON and TITANIA trials revealed that the first-in-class monoclonal antibody reduced the annual rate of moderate-to-severe COPD exacerbations compared with placebo

Otsuka Pharma to acquire Transcend Therapeutics in $1.225 billion deal

Otsuka will pay $700 million to Transcend shareholders at closing, with an additional $525 million in contingent payments tied to future sales milestones

Merck strikes $6.7 billion deal to acquire terns, bolstering cancer pipeline

TERN-701, a next-generation therapy targeting chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), a form of blood cancer that still presents treatment challenges despite decades of advances

New diabetes drug UBT251 shows strong phase 2 results in China

Zealand Pharma launches major US research hub in Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Cambridge hub is designed to expand Zealand Pharma’s global research capabilities

Novartis strikes $3 billion deal to acquire next-gen breast cancer drug

SNV4818, the oral drug, is pan-mutant–selective PI3K? inhibitor aimed at treating HR+/HER2- breast cancer and potentially other solid tumors

FDA nod to Johnson & Johnson’s oral psoriasis therapy 'ICOTYDE'

New targeted pill offers hope for adults and teens with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis