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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…
November 5, 2025
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…
November 5, 2025
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…
November 5, 2025
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…
November 5, 2025
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…
November 5, 2025
Dechra Introduces Solovecin to Treat Skin Infections in Dogs and Cats
Shots: Dechra has launched Solovecin (cefovecin sodium) for the treatment of skin infections in dogs & cats across the US Solovecin treats skin infections in dogs (secondary superficial pyoderma, abscesses, & wounds) caused by S. intermedius & S. canis, & in cats (wounds & abscesses) caused by susceptible strains of P. multocida Solovecin, a long-acting…
November 4, 2025
BD Secures the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance and European CE-IVDR Certification for Enteric Bacterial Panels (EBP) on the BD COR System
Shots: BD has received 510(k) clearance & CE Mark for its EBP & EBP plus panels on the BD COR System to detect gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens from a single stool swab using PCR-based testing EBP detects multiple enteric bacterial pathogens, incl. Salmonella, Campylobacter (jejuni, coli), Shigella/Enteroinvasive E. coli, & Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, while EBP plus…
November 4, 2025
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