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The first quarter of 2024 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. The highlight of the quarter was Gilead's acquisition of CymaBay Therapeutics for an aggregate of ~$4.3B
This quarter also showcased multiple clinical trial results including Axsome Therapeutics P-III results for AXS-12 and BMS'…
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The approval was based on the results from the P-III (A DUE) clinical trial evaluating the safety & efficacy of Opsynvi vs macitentan/tadalafil monotx. in patients with PAH (WHO FC II or III). The 1EP was a change from baseline in Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) at 16wks.
The study depicted a greater reduction…
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 patients
During the month of August, Sandoz’ Tyruko (biosimilar, natalizumab) received the US FDA’s…
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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 June, Samsung Bioepis presented results of SB12…
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Driven by the influx of life-changing innovations and technological advances, the pharmaceutical industry is forging ahead at a momentous pace. With the impelling Pharma 4.0, automation has now been embedded in various aspects of current business practices
Delving deeply into the importance of automation, primarily focusing on AI & ML, PharmaShots unveils its eight-step…
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In the wake of International Labour Day, PharmaShots presents a detailed take on the recent layoffs in the Pharmaceutical Sector with an illustrative graphical analysis
Like any sector, the pharmaceutical industry operates on some nuance and intricate aspects that ensure smooth operations. Factors like digitalization, patent expiry, growing competition, and others put direct or…
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With the indispensable transformations carried out over the years, the biopharma industry witnessed miraculous changes in operations, technology, and innovation. Such as inclination towards the Pharma 4.0 model, adoption of a multimodal building approach, and dependence on contract manufacturing
While major companies like Johnson & Johnson, Roche, and Pfizer dominated the biopharma industry with…
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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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Drug patent expiry is when a patent granted to a pharmaceutical company for a particular drug expires, allowing other companies to produce and sell generic versions
Like every other utility patent, pharmaceuticals also get market exclusivity of 20 years. Some companies accept the offered period and open doors to biological drugs or biosimilars. In…
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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…

