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Top 20 R&D Spending Biopharma Companies of 2025  

Shots:  Research and Development (R&D) serves as the driving force behind groundbreaking therapeutic innovations, laying the foundation for advancements that transform patient health and overall well-being  The global Top 20 pharmaceutical leaders spent ~$180B in 2024, with Merck & Co. contributing the most with a whopping $17.93B, followed by Johnson & Johnson ($17.23B) and Roche…

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AbbVie Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Submission of Venclexta + Acalabrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Shots: The US FDA has received sNDA of Venclexta (venetoclax) & acalabrutinib in previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) sNDA was supported by AstraZeneca-sponsored P-III (AMPLIFY) trial assessing Venclexta + acalabrutinib ± Obinutuzumab vs chemoimmunotherapy in previously untreated CLL pts without del(17p) or TP53 mutation Trial showed that Venclexta + acalabrutinib a 35% reduction…

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Top 20 immunology companies of 2025

Top 20 Immunology Companies of 2025

Shots:  Immunology continues to be a key focus area, with biopharmaceutical companies rigorously advancing innovative therapies including drugs, vaccines, and antibodies to address evolving patient needs and improve disease outcomes  In 2024, the global immunology market size was valued at $109.4B and expected to reach $254.23B by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.8% from 2024…

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Unlocking Approval: Sofie Berg from AbbVie in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots 

Shots:  AbbVie adds an eighth indication to Rinvoq’s label with the European Commission’s approval for treating adult patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA)  Sofie Berg, Therapeutic Area Head of International Immunology at AbbVie, in a conversation with PharmaShots, shares insights from the SELECT-GCA trial evaluating Rinvoq in GCA, highlighting both primary and secondary endpoints  Rinvoq…

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AbbVie to Acquire Capstan Therapeutics for ~$2.1B

Shots: AbbVie has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Capstan Therapeutics, including its P-I CPTX2309 and proprietary tLNP platform for in vivo RNA delivery to treat B-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases As per the deal, Capstan will receive up to $2.1B in cash, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals CPTX2309 is a tLNP delivering mRNA…

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AbbVie’s Mavyret Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Acute Hepatitis C Virus

Shots: The US FDA has approved label expansion of Mavyret (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir) to treat pts (≥3yrs.) with acute or chronic HCV infection, without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis Label expansion was supported by P-III (M20-350) trial assessing Mavyret (QD, PO) in 286 treatment-naïve adults with acute HCV infection for 8wks. & then followed for 12wks. Trial…

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FDA Drug Approvals May 2025

The US FDA New Drug Approvals in May 2025

Shots:      PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of May 2025       The US FDA has approved a total of 3 new drugs, including 2 new molecular entities and 1 Biologic leading to the treatment of patients and advances in the healthcare industry        The major highlighted drug was AbbVie’s Emrelis securing…

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