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Biopharma companies have kept themselves afloat in the ocean of uncertainties by overcoming the hurdles of unmet demands, procurement, and maintaining a constant supply chain. However, the previous year was difficult for biopharma companies as the segment saw multiple insolvencies.
Amidst all kinds of obstacles, many companies have sustained themselves to meet the market…
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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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Post M&A deals, companies often cannot sail through a few key aspects of the partnership, such as limited ownership, exorbitant recovery costs, and poor integration process, leading to deal terminations. The improperly executed expansion program also contributes significantly to the failed partnership
To tackle such scenarios, companies are cautious enough to make backup plans beforehand…
Active Ingredient: dulaglutide
Dosage Forms & Strengths:
Injection: 0.75 mg/0.5 mL, 1.5 mg/0.5 mL, 3 mg/0.5 mL, 4.5 mg/0.5 mL solution in a single-dose pen
Mechanism of Action: GLP-1 receptor agonist
First Approval: US (Sep 18, 2014), EU (Nov 25, 2014)
Revenue Analysis1
Trulicity is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk…
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The US FDA approved 8 NDAs and 1 BLA in January 2023, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry. The CDER and CBER approved 9 novel products in 2023
In January 2023, the major highlights drugs were Rykindo (risperidone) approval for schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder, Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) for type…
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Roche was the top dealmaker in 2022 with a completion of 31 deals with multiple pharma, biotech companies, and universities for a total deal value of $13.55B
The highest deal was secured by Roche under its development and commercialization collaboration with Poseida for the R&D of multiple existing and novel cell therapies for the…
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…

