Biogen to buy Apellis Pharmaceuticals for $5.6B in rare disease and immunology push
The acquisition brings two commercialized, differentiated medicines—EMPAVELI and SYFOVRE —to Biogen’s growth portfolio
The acquisition brings two commercialized, differentiated medicines—EMPAVELI and SYFOVRE —to Biogen’s growth portfolio
KeyCi’s dermatologically tested lineup emphasizes clean formulations—vegan, cruelty-free, alcohol-free, and paraben-free—while being backed by pharmaceutical-grade research and FDA approval
The study included four independent genetic substudies targeting obesity caused by heterozygous variants in the POMC/PCSK1, LEPR, SRC1 (NCOA1), and SH2B1 genes
Glenmark's Milnacipran Hydrochloride Tablets, 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg is the authorized generic to Savella Tablets, 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg
Cadila Pharmaceuticals’ journey has been marked by several milestones, including the development of indigenous formulations, expansion into global markets, and the creation of robust manufacturing and R&D capabilities
The product is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to Fresenius Kabi’s reference drug (NDA 212832)
The trial met its primary endpoint, with patients receiving povetacicept achieving a 52.0% reduction in UPCR at Week 36
The product addresses a market with approximately $66.8 million in annual sales as of December 2025.
Sugemalimab, developed using CStone’s OmniRat transgenic platform, is a fully human IgG4 monoclonal antibody designed to minimize immunogenicity and toxicity
A final tranche of €12 million will follow, contingent on positive pivotal study results, with the share price calculated according to an agreed formula
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