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The US FDA has accepted sBLA for Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the temporary improvement in the appearance of marked to very marked MMP associated with masseter muscle activity in adults
sBLA was supported by 2 P-III (M21-416 and M21-417) studies, both of which met their 1EPs & showed improvements in the severity of MMP vs…
Top 20 R&D Spending Biopharma Companies of 2026
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Merck & Co., Roche, and Johnson & Johnson emerged as the leading pharmaceutical companies by R&D expenditure in 2025, investing $15.78B, $15.49B, and $14.66B, respectively. Continued investments in late-stage clinical programs, pipeline expansion, advanced technologies, and strategic business development reinforced their commitment to driving pharmaceutical innovation …
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The EC has approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib; 15mg, QD) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) who are candidates for systemic therapy
Approval was backed by the Viti-Up clinical program (M19-044; n=614), incl. 2 replicate trials assessing Rinvoq, where in Period A, pts were randomized to either Rinvoq or PBO for 48wks. &…
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AbbVie led the global immunology market with $30.4B in immunology revenue in 2025, followed by Sanofi ($19.08B) and Johnson & Johnson ($15.72B). Continued demand for biologics and targeted therapies across autoimmune and inflammatory diseases supported strong commercial performance among leading companies.
The global immunology market, valued at $108.4B in 2024, is projected to…
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The EC has approved Tepkinly (epcoritamab) in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab (Tepkinly + R2) for the treatment of adults with R/R follicular lymphoma (FL)
Approval was based on the P-III (EPCORE FL-1) trial assessing fixed-duration Tepkinly + R2 (n=243) vs SoC R2 (n=245) in pts with R/R FL following ≥1 prior line of treatment
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The topline P-III (EPCORE DLBCL-4) trial results assessed epcoritamab + lenalidomide vs rituximab + gemcitabine + oxaliplatin (R-GemOx) in adults with R/R DLBCL who received ≥1L prior of therapy
Trial met its 1EP, significantly improving PFS & reducing the risk of disease progression or death by 60% (US censoring) & 56% (ex-US censoring). AbbVie…
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The EC has approved Maviret (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir) for the treatment of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in pts (≥3yrs.) with compensated liver disease (with or without cirrhosis)
Approval was based on the P-III (M20-350) trial assessing Maviret (QD, PO) in pts (≥12yrs.) with acute HCV infection, enrolling 286 treatment-naïve adults across 70 locations globally
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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) advanced multiple marketing authorizations and positive opinions in May 2026 across pulmonology, oncology, rare diseases, immunology, aesthetics, and endocrinology, involving companies including Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, AstraZeneca, AbbVie, Pharming, and Amgen.
CHMP positive opinions included Jascayd for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and progressive pulmonary fibrosis, Vijoice for PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS) disorders, Camizestrant (Etcamah) for ESR1-mutated advanced breast cancer,…
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AbbVie entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apogee Therapeutics for $135.11 per share in cash, at a total equity value of approximately $10.9B. The transaction is expected to close in Q3’26, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals
The acquisition strengthens AbbVie’s immunology portfolio by adding Apogee’s clinical-stage pipeline focused on inflammatory and immunological…
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The US FDA approved eight therapies in May 2026 across oncology, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, anesthesia, and antimicrobial resistance, reflecting continued regulatory momentum in addressing both rare and prevalent diseases.
Key approvals included Veppanu (breast cancer), Beqalzi (mantle cell lymphoma), Baxfendy (hypertension), Hepcludex (HDV infection), Decnupaz (BPDCN), Zaynich (cUTI), Cypsedo (general anesthesia), and Xocova (COVID-19 PEP).
Overall, May 2026 underscored the FDA’s commitment to advancing innovative medicines, precision therapies, and expanded patient access,…

