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Disease of the Month – Rosacea 

Shots:  Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by facial redness, acne-like breakouts, and flushing. It may cause enlarged blood vessels and small pus pus-filled bumps   PharmaShots’ Disease of the Month report aims to educate a broad audience about health conditions that affect communities worldwide. These reports provide a comprehensive overview of disease, including their…

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BioArctic and Novartis sign agreement for BrainTransporter ~$802M

Shots: BioArctic has entered into an option, collaboration, and license agreement with Novartis to develop a neurodegeneration treatment using BrainTransporter As per the deal, BioArctic receives $30M upfront and could earn up to $772M in milestones plus tiered mid-single-digit royalties if Novartis licenses and commercializes the drug BioArctic will develop a drug candidate using BrainTransporter and a Novartis…

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Mannkind Acquires Scpharmaceuticals to Strengthen Its Cardiometabolic and Lung Diseases Portfolio

Shots: MannKind has signed definitive merger agreement to acquire ScPharmaceuticals Under the merger agreement, MannKind will launch a tender offer to acquire all outstanding scPharmaceuticals shares for $5.35 per share in cash, plus a non-tradable CVR worth up to $1.00 per share based on regulatory and sales milestones, for total consideration of up to $6.35…

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Abbott

Abbott Reports the Approval for its Denosumab Biosimilar in Thailand 

Shots:  Abbott has secured regulatory approval for its denosumab biosimilar in Thailand, increasing access to advanced treatments for osteoporosis and cancer-related bone loss  Denosumab is a mAb that works by targeting RANKL, which regulates bone metabolism & osteoclast formation   Abbott will offer denosumab as part of its strategy to expand access to quality medicines in…

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AbbVie Acquires Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ Bretisilocin to Expand Psychiatry Pipeline for ~$1.2B

Shots: AbbVie has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ Bretisilocin for moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder (MDD), currently in clinical development As per the deal, AbbVie will acquire Gilgamesh’s bretisilocin program for ~$1.2B, including upfront and milestone payments. Gilgamesh will spin off Gilgamesh Pharma Inc. to retain its team and other programs, including blixeprodil…

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Royalty Pharma Signs Agreement to Acquire Interest in Amgen’s Imdelltra Royalties from BeOne Medicines for ~$950M

Shots: Royalty Pharma has acquired a royalty interest in Amgen’s Imdelltra from BeOne Medicines for ~$950M As per the deal, Royalty Pharma will acquire BeOne’s ~7% royalty on global Imdelltra sales for ~$950M, including $885M upfront and an option for BeOne to sell more for $65M within 12mos. The royalty, including shared sales above $1.5B…

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Accord BioPharma launches Imuldosa (Biosimilar, Stelara) PFS at the lowest WAC  

Shots:  Accord BioPharma, a division of Intas Pharmaceuticals, has launched Imuldosa (ustekinumab-srlf), a biosimilar to Stelara  The launch includes a $0 co-pay program for eligible pts with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis  Through an exclusive deal with Bio-Thera Solutions, Accord plans to introduce BAT2506, a biosimilar to Simponi, to the U.S.…

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