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The first quarter of 2023 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with multiple approvals. Meanwhile, Selecta and Sobi reported P-III trial (DISSOLVE I & II) results of SEL-212 for chronic refractory gout
Starting with the latest acquisitions, Pfizer acquired Seagen for ~$43B. The first quarter of the year also showcases…
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The EMA approved 6 New Chemical Entity (NCE) and 6 Biologic Drugs in December 2022, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry
In December 2022, the major highlights drugs were Pluvicto’s approval for progressive PSMA+ metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, Dupixent for Prurigo Nodularis
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The year 2022 has been a busy year for global pharma and biotech companies involved in M&A, option & licensing agreements, clinical trial results and gaining approvals. Our team has compiled a list of 30 most read life sciences news on PharmaShots in 2022
1. AVEO Entered into a Clinical Trial Collaboration with Merck KGaA to…
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The fourth quarter of 2022 highlights approvals, multiple clinical trial results, and numerous deals. There are major alliances in this quarter which include Johnson & Johnson acquired Abiomed for ~$16.6B, Takeda entered into an agreement to acquire NDI-034858 from Nimbus Therapeutics for ~$6B
In the fourth quarter of the year, BeiGene’s Brukinsa received EC’s…
Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency
Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and the patients
During the month of November, Samsung Bioepis presented two P-III studies results…
The US FDA approved 12 NDAs and 4 BLA in September 2022, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry. The CDER and CBER approved 63 novel products in 2022
In September 2022, the major highlights drugs were Spevigo’s approval for generalized pustular psoriasis flares, Imfinzi for advanced biliary tract cancer, Retevmo…
The second quarter of 2022 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with multiple approvals. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca’s Farxiga (dapagliflozin) meet its primary endpoints for heart failure with a preserved ejection fraction
Starting with the latest acquisitions, Pfizer acquire Biohaven for ~$11.6B, GSK acquire Affinivax for ~$3.3B. The second quarter of the year…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Anita Holz, MSN, CRNP, Therapeutic Area Head, Cardiometabolism Medical Affairs, Boehringer Ingelheim & Alanna Morris, Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Emory University School of Medicine shared their views on the launch of Hear Your Heart to provide resources and education for women with heart failure & highlight inequitable care in black and Latina women
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Boehringer &…
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The biopharma industry saw numerous deal terminations in 2021. Clinical and regulatory results, change of control limitations, and strategic reprioritizations were among the most common reasons for deal termination.
SOBI and Advent's acquisition agreement in 2021 ranked first under which Advent International offered to acquire SOBI. The second position goes to Galapagos’ development and…
The third quarter of 2021 highlights the approvals, clinical data & acquisitions. The new alliance observed in third quarter includes AzurRx signed a reverse triangular merger agreement to acquired First Wave Bio for ~$229M
The key highlights of the big acquisition in this quarter includes Merck acquired Acceleron for ~$11.5B, Baxter acquired Hillrom for ~$10.5B,…

