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Grünenthal to Acquire Bayer’s Stivarga for ~€375M

Shots: Grünenthal has entered into an agreement with Bayer to acquire Stivarga for ~€375M (~$430.67M), subject to customary closing conditions incl. regulatory approval, with the transaction expected to close by the end of 2026 or early 2027 Stivarga (regorafenib) is an oral multikinase inhibitor indicated for metastatic colorectal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, & gastrointestinal stromal tumours…
September 21, 2026

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Bayer’s Hyrnuo (Sevabertinib) Gains the US FDA Accelerated Approval for 1L Treatment of Non-Squamous HER2-Mutated NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Bayer’s Hyrnuo (sevabertinib) for the 1L treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC harboring HER2/ERBB2 TKD-activating mutations Approval was supported by ORR & DoR results from the Cohort F of the P-I/II (SOHO-01) trial evaluating the efficacy & safety of Hyrnuo in treatment-naïve…
September 10, 2026

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Top 20 R&D Spending Biopharma Companies of 2026 

Shots:   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  Global biopharmaceutical R&D investment continues to accelerate as…
July 31, 2026

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in June 2026 

Shots:  The US FDA approved three notable therapies in June 2026, spanning diagnostic imaging, infectious diseases, and ophthalmology, highlighting continued progress in precision diagnostics, antimicrobial innovation, and rare disease treatment.  Key approvals included Ambelvist (enhanced MRI detection of lesions), Utebzi (complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis), and Lumvoa (thyroid eye disease), expanding treatment and diagnostic options for patients with diverse clinical…
July 14, 2026

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Bayer Receives €3B Equity Capital Through Apollo Investment

Shots: Bayer has signed an agreement with Apollo to secure €3B (~$3.4B) in equity capital as part of a strategic financing initiative to strengthen its capital structure Apollo-managed funds will acquire a minority, non-controlling stake in Bayer’s new long-acting reversible contraceptives entity, while Bayer retains majority ownership, operational control, & full financial consolidation within its…
July 13, 2026

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Bayer Reports the US FDA Approval of Ambelvist to Enhance MRI Detection of Lesions 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Ambelvist (gadoquatrane) for contrast-enhanced MRI to detect lesions with abnormal vascularity in the CNS and other body regions in adults and pediatric patients, including term neonates  Approval was supported by the global P-III (QUANTI) studies, which demonstrated that Ambelvist improved lesion visualization at a lower gadolinium dose (0.04 mmol Gd/kg) while providing diagnostic performance…
June 12, 2026

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Bayer’s Hyrnuo (Sevabertinib) Gains the US FDA Priority Review for 1L Treatment of HER2-Mutated NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted Priority Review to Bayer’s Hyrnuo (sevabertinib) for the 1L treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring HER2 (ERBB2) TKD-activating mutations & no prior systemic therapy sNDA was supported by preliminary data from Cohort F of the P-I/II (SOHO-01) trial evaluating the efficacy & safety of Hyrnuo…
May 19, 2026

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