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QIAGEN to Acquire Parse Biosciences for ~$280M

Shots: QIAGEN signed a definitive agreement to acquire Parse Biosciences, expanding QIAGEN’s sample technologies portfolios and digital insights  Under the agreement, QIAGEN will acquire Parse Biosciences for $225M upfront cash plus up to $55M in milestone payments. The deal is expected to close in December 2025, and Parse is projected to add $40M in sales…

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Merck Signs an R&D Funding Deal with Blackstone Life Sciences for Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (sac-TMT)

Shots: Merck Enters into Research and Development Funding Agreement with Blackstone Life Sciences to support development of sac-TMT, currently in 15 global P-III trials across multiple cancers, including breast, endometrial, and lung As per the deal, Blackstone will provide Merck $700M to help fund sac-TMT development through 2026. In return, Blackstone is eligible for low-to-mid…

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Sandoz Acquires Just-Evotec Biologics EU SAS in Toulouse to Strengthen its In-House Biosimilar Capabilities

Shots: Sandoz agreed to acquire Just-Evotec Biologics EU SAS in Toulouse , including its manufacturing site to expand in-house continuous manufacturing for biosimilars, supporting its strategy to capture a projected ~$300B biosimilars market over the next decade Sandoz will buy 100% of Just-Evotec Biologics SAS and secure a perpetual license for its continuous manufacturing platform…

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Key Biosimilars Events of October 2025  

Shots:        Biosimilars are developed to match approved biologic therapies in safety, and efficacy, ensuring comparable clinical outcomes. They represent a critical pathway to reducing healthcare costs by providing affordable alternatives to expensive branded biologics, delivering meaningful savings for both patients and payers  In a key development, Celltrion’s Eydenzelt (Biosimilar, Eylea) Receives the US FDA’s Approval…

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Disease of the Month – Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) 

Shots:  Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare, acquired blood disorder where the body's immune system attacks and destroys red blood cells and platelets  PharmaShots’ Disease of the Month report aims to educate a broad audience about health conditions that affect communities worldwide.   This report provides a comprehensive overview of disease, including its characteristics,…

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Merck Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Winrevair (Sotatercept-csrk) to Treat Adults with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Winrevair to treat adults with PAH (WHO Group 1) functional class (FC) II or III Approval was based on the global P-III (ZENITH) trial (N=172) evaluating Winrevair (n=86; 0.7 mg/kg; SC; Q3W) + background therapy vs PBO (n=86) in adults with PAH (WHO FC III/IV) at high mortality risk. WINREVAIR…

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