Shionogi boosts stake in ViiV Healthcare in $2.125 billion deal, Pfizer exits

Under the deal, ViiV Healthcare will issue new shares to Shionogi for $2.125 billion and cancel Pfizer’s holding

Akeso’s novel AS drug Gumokimab accepted for review by China’s drug regulator

This marks the second indication for which gumokimab has gained NDA review acceptance

Nxera secures exclusive APAC rights to DMD drug Vamorolone in deal with Santhera

Nxera will take full responsibility for regulatory approvals, clinical development where required, manufacturing and commercialization in the licensed territories

Lilly to buy Ventyx Biosciences for $1.2 billion

Ventyx's clinical pipeline includes multiple small molecules with potential for oral therapies addressing chronic inflammation

Cupid reports record Q3, eyes GCC expansion with Saudi FMCG facility

Cupid is strengthening its footprint in the GCC region, focusing on supply responsiveness and market proximity

US House passes Bill reauthorizing FDA rare disease incentive program

Sanofi to acquire Dynavax in $2.2 billion deal, bolstering adult vaccine portfolio

The move strengthens Sanofi’s presence in adult immunization by combining Dynavax’s innovative vaccines with Sanofi’s global scale and development capabilities

Ipsen acquires Simcere Zaiming’s innovative ADC SIM0613

The therapy targets the LRRC15 protein and is designed for enhanced tumor penetration and differentiated anti-tumor activity in solid tumors with the highest unmet needs.

Biocon Biologics expands FKB deal to secure global rights for Adalimumab biosimilar

Production at Biocon Biologics’ own facilities is scheduled to begin once technology transfers and regulatory approvals are finalized

FDA completes inspection of SMS Pharma’s Vizag facility

The inspection concluded with one minor observation in Form 483