Novo Nordisk announced today that its blockbuster drug semaglutide failed to slow the progression of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease in two large-scale Phase 3 clinical trials, [Read More…]
Eli Lilly and Company is set to present “striking” new data at the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting, revealing a double victory for its BTK inhibitor, Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib). Results from two pivotal Phase 3 trials demonstrate that Jaypirca not only outperforms standard chemoimmunotherapy in first-line treatment but also meets non-inferiority benchmarks against the established drug ibrutinib. These findings could pave the way for Jaypirca to become a new standard of care for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) across multiple treatment settings.
The FDA has granted approval for PADCEV® plus KEYTRUDA® as a perioperative treatment for cisplatin-ineligible patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Clinical data reveals the combination reduces the risk of recurrence, progression, or death by 60% compared to surgery alone, marking a major shift in the standard of care.
Amgen’s groundbreaking drug IMDELLTRA has secured full FDA approval for extensive stage SCLC based on compelling Phase 3 data. It reduced the risk of death by 40%, offering a major advance for relapsed patients.
Merck has successfully launched a new, energy-efficient high-performance computer in Munich to accelerate research across its three sectors. Developed with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers featuring Neptune liquid cooling and hosted in an Equinix AI-ready data center, the hybrid cloud system enhances drug discovery, product development, and materials science while supporting Merck’s sustainability goals.
European Commission has granted conditional approval for the subcutaneous version of Roche’s bispecific antibody, Lunsumio (mosunetuzumab). This new formulation for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma offers high rates of deep and durable responses while reducing treatment administration time from several hours to approximately one minute. This enhanced flexibility promises a better treatment experience for patients and streamlined care delivery in clinics.
New long-term data from the Phase 3b APEX study confirms that TREMFYA® (guselkumab) is the only IL-23 inhibitor proven to substantially inhibit the progression of structural joint damage in patients with active psoriatic arthritis, with results sustained through 48 weeks.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., November 17, 2025 — Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) said today that it has reached a final deal to pay $3.05 billion [Read More…]
Merck has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cidara Therapeutics for approximately $9.2 billion in an all-cash deal. The strategic acquisition centers on Cidara’s lead candidate, CD388, a potentially first-in-class, long-acting antiviral designed for the universal prevention of influenza A and B, which is currently in Phase 3 trials. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.
Merck delivered solid Q3 2025 results, achieving 5.2% organic growth that successfully offset significant currency headwinds. This resilience was seen across all three business sectors, driven by strong demand for Process Solutions in Life Science, the new Rare Diseases franchise in Healthcare, and AI-driven demand for Semiconductor Solutions.
