Elanco scores USDA nod for new canine allergy drug Befrena

Elanco expects Befrena to launch in the US in the first half of 2026

BioVarta 2025 puts the spotlight on translating biotech innovation into impact

Leaders from science, policy, industry, and investment came together in New Delhi to examine how alignment across the biotechnology value chain can turn innovation into outcomes at scale

Samsung Biologics strengthens U.S. presence with acquisition of GSK’s Human Genome Sciences or $280 million

Additional investments planned to expand the site’s capacity and capabilities to support growing manufacturing programs

Merck strikes historic deal with Trump admin to lower drug costs for Americans

Pfizer cuts 2026 revenue outlook amid COVID-19 & patent losses

The pharmaceutical giant now expects 2026 revenues to land between $59.5 billion and $62.5 billion

Only 4-5 Indian pharma companies have a strong presence in Russia but the opportunity is far bigger now: Manish Kumar, Vice-Chairman, Moscow Chamber of Commerce, Indian Commission; and President, Soltex Group

India has deep strengths in reverse engineering and API development, while Russia has strong capabilities in certain vaccines, biologicals, and niche therapeutic segments. Collaboration can significantly shorten R&D timelines

Thermo Fisher opens Bioprocess Design Center in Hyderabad

Expands bioprocessing footprint across Asia

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

WHO urges rapid expansion of new HIV prevention tools amid funding crisis

Despite steep funding setbacks, the global HIV response has gained momentum in 2025 with the introduction of twice-yearly injectable LEN

Global measles deaths plunge but cases surge, says WHO

In 2024, 59 countries reported large or disruptive measles outbreaks – nearly triple the number reported in 2021 and the highest since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic