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Innovation surged in November, with cutting-edge science and strategic collaborations reshaping the drug development landscape across oncology, renal disease, hereditary conditions, and more
The US FDA cleared five standout therapies, including Bayer’s Hyrnuo (Sevabertinib), UCB’s Kygevvi (Doxecitine + Doxribtimine), and Arrowhead’s Redemplo, underscoring a month of meaningful clinical progress
November 2025 closed with five approvals, matching last year’s total, signaling sustained momentum and a steady…
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Nurix reported updated P-Ia/I b data for bexobrutideg in which P-Ia (n=48) showed an ORR of 83% incl. 2 CRs & a median PFS of 22.1mos. across all doses (50 mg to 600 mg OD) in heavily pretreated relapsed/refractory CLL/SLL pts.; P-Ib data (n=42) indicated higher ORR i.e. 83.3% & longer PFS at the 600mg…
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Crescent granted Kelun exclusive rights to research, develop, manufacture & commercialize CR-001 in Greater China, while Kelun granted Crescent similar exclusive rights for SKB105 globally (excl. Greater China)
Kelun will receive $80M upfront, ~$1.25B in milestones, tiered mid–single to low-double-digit royalties & potential change-of-control payments, while Crescent will get $20M upfront, ~$30M in milestones…
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Regulatory momentum accelerates globally, with major approvals across the US, EU, UK, and Canada for biosimilars targeting high-value biologics such as Simponi, Stelara, Perjeta, Prolia/Xgeva, Remicade, Xolair, Eylea, Lucentis, and Lantus SoloStar, strengthening patient access in immunology, oncology, ophthalmology, diabetes, and allergy/asthma
Sandoz, Alvotech, Celltrion, Henlius/Organon, Teva, and others expand portfolios and market reach, including multiple EC and…
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Samsung Bioepis has launched Obodence (60mg PFS) & Xbryk (120mg vial), biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva, for bone health treatments, with commercial availability expected by Dec 2025 & Jan 2026, respectively
Obodence treats postmenopausal women & men with osteoporosis at high fracture risk, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in both sexes, & bone loss in men on…
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The US FDA has approved Armlupeg (pegfilgrastim-unne) as a biosimilar version of Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
Armlupeg (6 mg/0.6 mL) is administered as a single-dose SC injection. It is indicated to reduce the incidence of febrile neutropenia in pts with non-myeloid cancers undergoing myelosuppressive CT and to improve survival following acute myelosuppressive radiation exposure
Armlupeg will be produced at Lupin’s Biotech facility…
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Abbott has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Exact Sciences, making Exact a subsidiary of Abbott upon deal completion
As per the deal, Abbott will acquire Exact Sciences for $105 per share, representing a total equity value of ~$21B & an estimated enterprise value of $23B, with financing that includes absorbing Exact’s ~$1.8B in…
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GSK has entered into a strategic research collaboration with LTZ Therapeutics to advance the development of novel myeloid cell engagers (MCEs) in oncology, leveraging LTZ’s immune-engager platform
Under the collaboration, GSK & LTZ aim to develop up to four MCE therapies for hematologic cancers & solid tumors, with GSK receiving an exclusive option to…
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J&J has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Halda Therapeutics, strengthening its oncology pipeline
As per the deal, J&J will acquire Halda for $3.05B in cash, with the deal treated as a business combination & expected to close in the coming months
Acquisition will add Halda’s Regulated Induced Proximity TArgeting Chimera (RIPTAC) platform…
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Third Arc Bio has entered into a licensing agreement with Adagene to utilize its SAFEbody technology platform for generating masked CD3 T cell engagers against unique tumor-associated antigens
As per the deal, Third Arc Bio will gain global rights to research, develop & commercialize 2 candidate molecules, while Adagene will receive a no-cost option…

