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Top 20 M&A of 2025 by Total Deal Value  

Shots:  2025 pharma M&A was defined by fewer but more transformational deals, with companies prioritizing commercial-stage assets, late-stage pipelines, and platform technologies capable of reshaping long-term growth and strengthening core therapeutic franchises  The year’s momentum was led by three standout transactions, J&J’s $14.6B acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Novartis’ $12B deal for Avidity Biosciences, and Merck’s…
January 30, 2026

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Cytokinetics Lauches Myqorzo in the US for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Shots: The US FDA approved Myqorzo (aficamten) is now commercially available in the US for the treatment of adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) to improve functional capacity and symptoms Myqorzo is a QD, oral cardiac myosin inhibitor available in 5, 10, 15, and 20 mg tablets and directly targets hypercontractility and LVOT obstruction…
January 28, 2026

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Roche Reports Positive P-II Results of Dual GLP-1/GIP Agonist CT-388 in Obesity

Shots: Roche reported positive topline results from the P-II (CT388-103) study evaluating CT-388, an investigational dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, for the treatment of obesity Once-weekly CT-388 (SC) achieved a statistically significant PBO-adjusted weight loss of 22.5% (p<0.001; efficacy estimand) at 48 wks. at the highest dose (24 mg), with no weight-loss plateau observed; 54% of…
January 28, 2026

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Novaliq Receives US FDA IND Clearance to Advance NOV05 into P-II Trial for Non-infectious Anterior Uveitis

Shots: The US FDA has cleared Novaliq’s IND application for NOV05, enabling initiation of the EYETAC P-II clinical study in pts with non-infectious anterior uveitis (NIAU) The EYETAC P-II study will be conducted in the US and is expected to begin in Q1’26, evaluating the safety, tolerability, and dose-dependent anti-inflammatory effects of NOV05 NOV05 is…
January 27, 2026

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BlueOcean Global Receives US FDA 510(k) Clearance for Excelsior External Fixation System

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to BlueOcean Global’s Excelsior External Fixation System, a circular external fixation platform designed to support both bone reconstruction and soft tissue management The system is cleared for commercial distribution in the US and will be rolled out initially through select centers, with broader availability planned in the…
January 27, 2026

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J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Special: Dealmaker of the Year 2025 (Part 02)  

Shots:  Novartis led biopharma dealmaking in 2025, executing 23 transactions worth $37.92B with a disciplined, high-impact strategy that balanced scale, science, and strategic fit    Dealmaking was spread across high-conviction areas; neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, immunology, and RNA platforms, combining transformational acquisitions with flexible licensing partnerships to build a future-ready pipeline    Standout transactions (Avidity, Monte…
January 16, 2026

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Genethon Signs Worldwide Licensing Agreement with AskBio (Bayer AG) to Advance Gene Therapy for Pompe Disease

Shots: Genethon has entered into an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with AskBio for the use of a patented component of AskBio’s investigational gene therapy AB-1009 for the treatment of Pompe disease The licensed component is based on a transgene encoding a truncated form of GAA, developed by Genethon, which demonstrated preclinical efficacy in correcting glycogen…
January 14, 2026

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Ipsen Pharmaceuticals
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Ipsen Receives US FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for IPN60340 in Unfit Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Shots: The US FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to Ipsen’s investigational therapy IPN60340 (ICT01) in combination with venetoclax and azacitidine for the treatment of 1L unfit acute myeloid leukemia (AML) The designation was supported by data from the P-I/II (EVICTION) study (n=57), where IPN60340 + Ven-Aza showed encouraging response rates, including a near…
January 14, 2026

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J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Special: Dealmaker of the Year 2025 (Part 01) 

Shots:    Lilly leads with precision and purpose with 45 deals totaling $21.22B in 2025, focusing on platform-driven, science-led partnerships across oncology, gene therapy, RNA editing, and AI-enabled discovery while building durable innovation engines rather than chasing short-term wins  Strategic dealmaking over sheer volume is evident in partnerships like precision oncology with Scorpion Therapeutics and CNS delivery with Sangamo, structured to…
January 8, 2026

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