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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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Novartis Reports Topline P-III (VAYHIT2) Trial Finding on Ianalumab Regimen to Treat Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Shots: Novartis has reported topline P-III (VAYHIT2) trial data assessing ianalumab (3 or 9mg/kg, QM, IV) + eltrombopag vs PBO + eltrombopag in pts with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who failed 1L corticosteroid treatment Trial met its 1EP with prolonged time to treatment failure & showed increased sustained platelet count improvement at 6mos. (2EP); data…
August 12, 2025

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Novartis Reports Topline P-III (NEPTUNUS-1 & 2) Trials Finding on Ianalumab to Treat Active Sjögren’s Disease

Shots: Novartis has reported topline P-III (NEPTUNUS-1 & 2) trial data assessing ianalumab (VAY736) in adults with active Sjögren's disease NEPTUNUS-1 assessed ianalumab (300mg, QM) vs PBO in 275 Sjögren's disease pts for 52wks. while NEPTUNUS-2 evaluated ianalumab (300mg; QM or Q3M) vs PBO for up to 52wks. in 504 pts; pts could then either…
August 11, 2025

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Matchpoint Therapeutics and Novartis
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Matchpoint Therapeutics Collaborates with Novartis to Develop Oral Covalent Inhibitors for Various Inflammatory Diseases

Shots: Matchpoint & Novartis have entered into an exclusive option & license agreement to develop & commercialize oral covalent inhibitors targeting a transcription factor in inflammatory diseases using Matchpoint’s ACE platform As per the deal, Matchpoint will lead all research activities through development candidate selection with funding from Novartis. Matchpoint will receive $60M in upfront & funding…
July 25, 2025

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Top 20 immunology companies of 2025
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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…
July 24, 2025

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Novartis Reports Topline P-III (GCAptAIN) Trial Findings of Cosentyx (Secukinumab) for Giant Cell Arteritis

Shots: Novartis has reported topline P-III (GCAptAIN) trial results on Cosentyx to treat adults with newly diagnosed or relapsing giant cell arteritis (GCA) The P-III (GCAptAIN) trial assessed efficacy & safety of Cosentyx (300 or 150mg) vs PBO, both in combination with a glucocorticoid taper regimen, in GCA pts across 27 countries In the trial,…
July 7, 2025

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Novartis Reports the Health Canada’s Approval of Kisqali (Ribociclib) for the Treatment of HR+/HER2- Early Breast Cancer

Shots: Health Canada has approved Kisqali (ribociclib) + an aromatase inhibitor (AI) for adj. treatment of adults with HR+/HER2-, stage II-III early breast cancer (EBC) at high risk of recurrence Approval was supported by global P-III (NATALEE) study assessing Kisqali + AI vs AI alone as an adj. treatment of pts (n=5101) with stage II & III…
June 19, 2025

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Novartis to Highlight P-IIIb Trial Data of Fabhalta for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) at EHA 2025

Shots: Novartis has reported P-IIIb (APPULSE-PNH) trial data assessing Fabhalta (iptacopan; 200mg, BID, PO) for 24wks. in 52 PNH adults with Hb levels ≥10g/dL who switched from anti-C5 therapies (eculizumab or ravulizumab) Trial showed a 2.01 g/dL mean Hb increase, with 92.7% pts achieving ≥12g/dL & no transfusions over 24wks. It also depicted improved fatigue…
June 12, 2025

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Novartis Reveals Interim P-III (PSMAddition) Trial Data of Pluvicto for Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: Novartis has reported interim P-III (PSMAddition) trial data assessing Pluvicto + SoC (ARPI + ADT) vs SoC in PSMA+ mHSPC adults, with pts switching to Pluvicto upon confirmation of radiographic progression & per physician's discretion Trial met its 1EP of improved rPFS, with favorable OS trend (2EP) observed; data to be shared in future…
June 2, 2025

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GSK to Acquire Efimosfermin Alfa from Boston Pharmaceuticals for ~$2B, Strengthening its Hepatology Pipeline

Shots: GSK to acquire Boston’s lead asset, efimosfermin alfa, a P-III candidate for steatotic liver disease (SLD) As per the deal, GSK will acquire BP Asset IX (Boston’s subsidiary) for ~$2B to access efimosfermin, incl. $1.2B upfront & $800M in milestones, plus GSK will also be responsible for royalties & milestone payments owed to Novartis…
May 14, 2025

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