While the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated the healthcare space for the last two years, some biopharma companies were involved in multiple deals, M&A, and the development of various drug candidates in other areas to diversify their portfolios
While top Biopharma companies remain on the chart, however, in 2021, new players like Moderna, BioNTech, Viatris also…
The first quarter of 2022 highlights the approvals, clinical data & acquisitions. There are major alliances in this quarter which include Biocon acquired Viatris’ biosimilars assets for ~$3.335B, Stryker signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vocera Communications for ~$3.09B, Biohaven acquire Channel Biosciences for ~$3B
The first quarter of the year also showcases regulatory events…
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 February, Biocon acquired Viatris’ biosimilars assets for ~$3.335B,…
Oncology is a rapidly evolving therapy area and all of the top Biopharma players are investing in the research and development of cancer therapies. In 2020- the world witnessed a major acquisition of Immunomedic by Gilead of $21B for Trodelvy
Our team at PharmaShots has compiled a list of top 20 oncology companies based on…
Immunology deals with the physiological functioning of the immune system in states of both health and disease as well as malfunctions of the immune system in immunological disorders
With the new advancement in the immune sector- global pharmaceuticals continue to grow in the field despite the disruption during COVID-19. As in 2019- Abbvie again secured…
The US FDA has approved 6 NDAs and 2 BLAs in 2021, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the health care industry
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) have approved 37 novel products in 2021
Additionally, last year in 2020, the US FDA…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Dr. Lara S. Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Ronald Herbst, Chief Scientific Officer of Pyxis Oncology share insight on the importance of Series B funding and shed light on the company's strategy and near-term goals.
Shots:
Pyxis Oncology reported that it raised $152M in a series B on the heels of…
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 March, Samsung Bioepis Initiated P-I Study of SB17…
Breakthrough Therapy (BT) Designation is an expedited review program introduced in Section 902 of the Food and Drug Safety and Innovation Act of 2012
The Breakthrough Designation is granted to the drug candidates as monotherapy or in combination with other drugs intended to treat serious or life-threatening diseases and has shown substantial improvement over available…
Life sciences companies are gearing up to enter new markets as they look to secure their positions after a spate of M&A- licensing- and research partnerships in 2020
Artios partnered with Merck with an option to license up to 8 oncology programs proving to be the highest valued deal of 2020 with a total deal…

