Roche launches first rapid point-of-care test for whooping cough

The PCR-based test, delivered via Roche’s cobas liat system, allows results to be obtained during a patient consultation in GP practices and Emergency Rooms

Solventum to acquire Acera Surgical in $725 million deal

Solventum aims to accelerate innovation in acute wound care, expand its market reach, and deliver enhanced solutions for patients, clinicians, and shareholders

GE HealthCare to acquire Intelerad for $2.3 billion, expanding cloud and AI imaging footprint

The deal accelerates GE HealthCare’s digital transformation, expanding its reach into outpatient care and enterprise imaging—a $2 billion-plus growth market

Merck receives EU nod for first subcutaneous formulation, promising faster cancer treatment

This is the first and only subcutaneous immune checkpoint inhibitor available in Europe

Novartis opens radioligand therapy manufacturing facility in California

New site expands manufacturing footprint to meet future demand; ensures continued on-time delivery rate of >99.9% to patients across western US, Alaska and Hawaii

Granules Life Sciences receives first FDA approval for Hyderabad facility

UPS acquires Andlauer for $1.6 billion to strengthen global healthcare network

The integration of AHG’s specialized cold chain transportation and third-party logistics (3PL) solutions will significantly strengthen UPS Healthcare’s service offerings

LillyDirect and Walmart Pharmacy launch first retail pick-up option with direct-to-consumer pricing for Zepbound

Walmart, with nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide, will serve as the first in-store pickup pharmacy for LillyDirect's self-pay single-dose vials

FDA approves Bayer’s Lynkuet as first hormone-free therapy for menopausal hot flashes

This approval marks a significant milestone in women’s health, introducing Bayer’s first hormone-free treatment for menopause-related symptoms

AbbVie completes acquisition of Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals' Bretisilocin

Acquisition expands AbbVie's psychiatry pipeline with the addition of a next-generation psychedelic compound currently in Phase 2 development for the treatment of major depressive disorder