Top 20 Biopharma Companies of 2026

Shots: The biopharma industry is a multi-hundred-billion-dollar market, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%, the global biopharma market is expected to reach $1.41T by 2034. Eli Lilly and Co. ranked first with $65.17B, followed by Pfizer (61.19B) and AbbVie (61.16B), reflecting strong market concentration among large-cap innovators with diversified, high-value portfolios …

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Novo Nordisk’s Awiqli Receives the US FDA Approval for Type 2 Diabetes

Shots: The US FDA approved Awiqli (insulin icodec-abae; 700 units/mL) to improve glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes as an adjunct to diet & exercise, with Novo planning a US launch in the FlexTouch device in H2’26 Approval was based on the P-IIIa (ONWARDS) program assessing Awiqli (QW) vs basal insulin (QD) in…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 27, 2026

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The United Laboratories and Novo Nordisk Report P-II Trial Data on UBT251 in Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Shots: The P-II trial assessed UBT251 (2, 4 & 6 mg, QW, SC) vs PBO & semaglutide (1mg) in 211 Chinese T2D pts, which showed HbA1c reduction of 2.16% vs 1.77% (semaglutide) & 0.66% (PBO) at 24wks. from a baseline of 8.12% Trial also showed weight loss of up to 9.8% vs 4.8% (semaglutide) &…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 25, 2026

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Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA Approval of Wegovy HD for Weight Management

Shots: FDA has approved Wegovy HD (7.2mg semaglutide, QW) under CNPV along with lifestyle intervention for chronic weight management in adults with obesity; Wegovy HD will be launched as a single-dose pen by Apr 2026 Backed by STEP UP trial (~1,400 adults without T2D) & STEP UP T2D trial (~500 obese adults with T2D), based…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 23, 2026

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Novo Nordisk and Vivtex Partner in ~2.1B Metabolic Deal to Develop Oral Therapies

Shots: Novo Nordisk has partnered with Vivtex to develop next-generation oral biologics for obesity, diabetes, & related comorbidities, leveraging Vivtex’s GI screening & formulation platform Vivtex will license select oral drug-delivery techs to Novo, which will lead global development, regulatory, manufacturing & commercialization, while Vivtex will receive an upfront, research funding, & milestone payments totalling…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 26, 2026

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Novo Nordisk Reports EC Approval of Higher Injectable Wegovy Dose for Weight Management

Shots: The EC has approved a higher maintenance dose of Wegovy (7.2mg semaglutide; QW) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity across 27 EU countries Assessed in STEP UP trial (1,407 adults without diabetes) & STEP UP T2D (512 adults with obesity & T2D) trial, Wegovy 7.2mg achieved 21% mean weight loss vs ~2%…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 18, 2026

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Novo Nordisk Reports P-III (REIMAGINE 2) Trial Data on CagriSema for Type 2 Diabetes

Shots: The P-III trial evaluated CagriSema (SC; QW), a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide & semaglutide, at two dose levels (2.4mg/2.4mg & 1mg/1mg) vs semaglutide (2.4 & 1mg), cagrilintide (2.4mg) alone, & PBO in 2,728 pts with T2D inadequately controlled with metformin ± an SGLT2 inhibitor At 68wks., CagriSema (2.4/2.4mg) outperformed semaglutide (2.4mg), reducing HbA1c by…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 3, 2026

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Top 20 M&A of 2025 by Total Deal Value

Shots: 2025 pharma M&A was defined by fewer but more transformational deals, with companies prioritizing commercial-stage assets, late-stage pipelines, and platform technologies capable of reshaping long-term growth and strengthening core therapeutic franchises The year’s momentum was led by three standout transactions, J&J’s $14.6B acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Novartis’ $12B deal for Avidity Biosciences, and Merck’s…

ByPrince GiriJanuary 30, 2026

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Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA Approval of Oral Wegovy for Weight Management

Shots: FDA has approved Wegovy (25mg, QD, PO) for weight loss, chronic weight management & major adverse CV events risk reduction in adults with obesity/overweight; US availability expected in early Jan 2026. Regulatory filing is made to the EMA & other authorities in H2’25 Approval was based on the P-IIIb (OASIS 4) trial assessing oral…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 24, 2025

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Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA’s NDA Submission of CagriSema for Weight Management

Shots: The U.S. FDA has accepted the NDA for Novo's CagriSema (cagrilintide 2.4mg + semaglutide 2.4mg) to support long-term weight loss & maintenance in adults with obesity or overweight & ≥1 related comorbidity, alongside lifestyle intervention NDA was supported by the P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessing CagriSema (QW) vs semaglutide 2.4mg alone, cagrilintide 2.4mg alone,…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 19, 2025

Top 20 Biopharma Companies of 2026

Novo Nordisk’s Awiqli Receives the US FDA Approval for Type 2 Diabetes

The United Laboratories and Novo Nordisk Report P-II Trial Data on UBT251 in Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA Approval of Wegovy HD for Weight Management

Novo Nordisk and Vivtex Partner in ~2.1B Metabolic Deal to Develop Oral Therapies

Novo Nordisk Reports EC Approval of Higher Injectable Wegovy Dose for Weight Management

Novo Nordisk Reports P-III (REIMAGINE 2) Trial Data on CagriSema for Type 2 Diabetes

Top 20 M&A of 2025 by Total Deal Value

Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA Approval of Oral Wegovy for Weight Management

Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA’s NDA Submission of CagriSema for Weight Management

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