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Top 20 Oncology Companies of 2025 

Shots:  ADCs, cell therapies, and radioligand therapies are reshaping oncology, while biopharma companies focus on smarter trials, patient-first approaches, and faster access to bridge unmet needs in cancer care  In 2024, the global oncology market was valued at $225.01B and is projected to reach $668.26B by 2034, reflecting a strong CAGR of 11.5% from 2025…

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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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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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