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Thermo Fisher Scientific to Divest Microbiology Unit to Astorg for ~$1.08B

Shots: Thermo Fisher Scientific has agreed to sell its microbiology business to Astorg for ~$1.075B, incl. cash & a $50M seller note, as part of its portfolio optimization strategy The divested unit, which offers antimicrobial susceptibility testing and culture media solutions, generated $645M in revenue in 2025 and operates within Thermo Fisher’s Specialty Diagnostics segment…
April 28, 2026

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Motif Neurotech Receives FDA IDE Approval to Initiate RESONATE Trial of Motif XCS System in Treatment-Resistant Depression

Shots: The US FDA has granted IDE approval to initiate RESONATE Early Feasibility Study of Motif XCS System in pts with treatment-resistant depression, who have received ≥2 medications The trial will assess 12mos. safety of Motif XCS System & procedure post-implantation & measure symptom reduction, quality of life, anxiety, & cognitive function using standard assessments…
April 27, 2026

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AstraZeneca Reports FDA Approval of Saphnelo for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Shots: The US FDA has approved AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo pen (anifrolumab; 120mg, SC, QW, autoinjector) for the treatment of adults with SLE in combination with SoC Approval was based on the P-III (TULIP-SC) trial assessing Saphnelo pen vs PBO in 367 pts (18-70yrs.) with mod. to sev. SLE while receiving SoC, which showed Saphnelo reduced disease activity (1EP); full…
April 27, 2026

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Sanofi
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Sanofi Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion for Cenrifki (Tolebrutinib) to Treat Non-Relapsing SPMS

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Sanofi's Cenrifki for the treatment of SPMS without relapses in the last 2yrs.; regulatory submissions are ongoing in other regions Opinion was backed by P-III (HERCULES) trial in non-relapsing SPMS & supporting data from P-III (GEMINI 1 & 2) studies in relapsing multiple sclerosis, with HERCULES demonstrating delayed onset of…
April 27, 2026

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Sun Pharma to Acquire Organon for ~$11.75B

Shots: Sun Pharma has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Organon, growing Sun Pharma’s Innovative Medicines business & supporting its entry into biosimilars as a top-10 global player As per the deal, Sun Pharma will acquire Organon for $14/share in an all‑cash transaction with an enterprise valuation of $11.75B; closing is expected in early…
April 27, 2026

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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Redemplo (Plozasiran) to Treat Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Arrowhead's Redemplo as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglycerides (TGs) in adults with FCS; EC’s decision is expected in Q2’26  Opinion was supported by the P-III (PALISADE) trial assessing Redemplo (25mg & 50mg, SC, Q3M) vs PBO in 75 adults with genetically confirmed/clinically diagnosed FCS. Pts could join a…
April 24, 2026

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