MHRA warns of extremely rare vision risk linked to semaglutide

Semaglutide—a glucagon?like peptide?1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) sold as Ozempic and Rybelsus for type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy for weight management and cardiovascular risk reduction

Bayer’s asundexian demonstrated 26% reduction in stroke after a non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke

These results were consistent across all clinically relevant patient subgroups regardless of key patient characteristics like age or sex, the cause of stroke or the severity of the stroke

FUJIFILM India unveils four new imaging & healthcare IT solutions at IRIA 2026

Leading the showcase is FCT iStream, Fujifilm’s latest CT scanner built on a “Less is More” design philosophy

GSK’s Nucala receives European Commission approval to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Nucala is the first and only monthly biologic in the EU evaluated in a wide COPD population with an eosinophilic phenotype

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

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