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Natera Acquires Foresight Diagnostics for ~$450M to Strengthen Ultrasensitive MRD Testing in Solid Tumors & Lymphoma

Shots: Natera has acquired Foresight Diagnostics, adding its PhasED-Seq phased variant technology with LOD95 of 0.3ppm & detection below 0.1ppm, further enhancing Natera’s capabilities in solid tumor MRD and expanding its IP portfolio of >500 issued/pending patents As per the agreement, Natera completed the acquisition in an all-stock transaction incl. $275M upfront & up to…

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20 Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) Of 2025 

Shots:  CDMOs have become central to the modern biopharmaceutical ecosystem, helping companies accelerate development timelines, navigate rising technical complexity, and bring innovative therapies to market with greater efficiency  The global CDMO market continues to post strong double-digit growth and is projected to reach nearly $255B by 2025. This momentum is driven by increased outsourcing, the…

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Top 20 Prescription Drugs of 2025 

Shots:  In 2025, the global Prescription Drugs market is projected to generate an impressive $1.13T, with steady annual growth of 3.94% expected through 2030, ultimately reaching $1.37T. Leading the pack is Keytruda, securing the first position with $29.48B, closely followed by Ozempic at $28.18B, and Eliquis, which recorded $20.69B in global sales. Fourth position is…

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Top 20 Countries in Health Innovation in 2025 

Shots:  Harnessing in-depth research and data-driven insights, PharmaShots unveils its definitive report on the Top 20 Countries in Healthcare Innovation 2025, a comprehensive guide to the nations setting global benchmarks in healthcare advancement  Through a meticulous blend of quantitative and qualitative analysis, PharmaShots delved into the multifaceted dimensions of healthcare innovation, spotlighting emerging trends such…

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Meitheal Pharmaceuticals

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Receives the US FDA Approval for Contepo (Fosfomycin) Injection to Treat cUTI in Adults

Shots: Meitheal Pharmaceuticals received the US FDA approval for Contepo (fosfomycin) for injection to treat complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including acute pyelonephritis in adults caused by E. coli and K. pneumoniae The approval was supported by the P-II/III ZEUS (ZTI-01) study that assessed the safety and efficacy of the treatment on hospitalized pts and…

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Hutchmed

HUTCHMED Completes Enrollment in Global P-III (SAFFRON) Study of Orpathys + Tagrisso in Lung Cancer Patients

Shots: HUTCHMED completed the pts enrollment in the global P-III (SAFFRON) study evaluating Orpathys (savolitinib) + Tagrisso (osimertinib) vs Pt. based doublet CT in pts with EGFR-mutated, MET-overexpressed, and/or amplified, LA/M NSCLC after progression on Tagrisso, with the last patient being randomized on 31 Oct’25 The Ongoing P-III (SAFFRON) study is evaluating the efficacy and…

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Glaukos Receives FDA Approval for Epioxa

Shots: Glaukos reported the US FDA approval of Epioxa HD/Epioxa, an incision-free, topical drug therapy for keratoconus, offering a non-surgical alternative to traditional corneal cross-linking The approval was based on two P-III pivotal studies (>400 pts) that met its pre-specified 1EPs strong efficacy and safety; Epioxa uses a UV-activated, oxygen-enriched formulation that preserves the corneal…

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Daiichi Sankyo and Merck Report the P-II Study Data for Raludotatug Deruxtecan in Pt.-Resistant Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer

Shots: Daiichi Sankyo and Merck reported efficacy results for raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd) in patients with recurrent Pt.-resistant ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer from the P-II (dose-optimization) part of the REJOICE-Ovarian01 P-II/III study Across all doses (4.8 mg/kg, 5.6 mg/kg, and 6.4 mg/kg), ORR was 50.5% (n=107) as assessed by BICR, with 3 complete…

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Know Your Investor: Google Ventures (October’25 Edition) 

Shots:  Welcome to the October edition of Know Your Investor, spotlighting leading investors shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences  This month, we feature Google Ventures (GV), the venture capital arm of Alphabet. GV actively invests across seed to growth-stage companies, spanning sectors such as software, internet, healthcare, life sciences, and artificial intelligence  For…

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