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Driven by innovation and a steadfast commitment to advancing cutting-edge therapies, the biopharma industry experienced robust growth in 2024, marked by significant revenue milestones
With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.87%, the global biopharma market is expected to reach $1.41 trillion by 2032. In 2024, Pfizer led the industry with total…
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Pfizer has discontinued the development of danuglipron (PF-06882961) as a potential therapy for chronic weight management
Danuglipron was evaluated in 2 P-I trials (NCT06567327 & NCT06568731), meeting key PK objectives & confirming formulation & dose with potential for strong efficacy & tolerability in P-III. However, a case of drug-induced liver injury & recent regulatory input led…
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The EC has approved Abrysvo to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in individuals (aged 18-59yrs.) across all EU states including Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
Approval was based on a pivotal P-III (MONeT) study that assesses the safety, tolerability & immunogenicity of Abrysvo vs PBO in adults (aged 18-59yrs.) at risk…
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The EC has approved Tivdak an ADC, as a monotx. for adults (n=502) with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer with disease progression on or after systemic therapy
Approval was backed by P-III (innovaTV 301) global trial evaluating Tivdak vs CT alone (topotecan, vinorelbine, gemcitabine, irinotecan, or pemetrexed)
The trial met its 1EP of OS,…
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Arvinas & Pfizer have reported topline data from ongoing P-III (VERITAC-2) trial of vepdegestrant in ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer pts who had progression with CDK 4/6 inhibitors & endocrine therapy
Pts received either vepdegestrant (PO, QD) for 28 days or fulvestrant (intramuscular) on Day 1 & 15 of first 28-day cycle,…
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Summit has entered into a clinical trial collaboration with Pfizer to assess safety & anti-tumor activity of ivonescimab with multiple Pfizer’s vedotin ADCs in solid tumors; trials are expected to initiate in mid-2025
As per the deal, Summit will supply ivonescimab for proposed trials & Pfizer will handle operations, with both firms jointly…
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The P-III (TALAPRO-2) trial assessed Talzenna + Xtandi vs PBO + Xtandi in mCRPC ± HRRm pts for >4yr. (mFU: 52.5mos.) that were randomized into 2 Arms (A1: no genetic selection & A2: HRRm pts)
A1 showed reduced death risk by 20% & mOS of 45.8 vs 37mos. while A2 depicted death risk…
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The US FDA has approved sBLA for Adcetris + lenalidomide + Rituxan to treat adults with r/r LBCL (incl. DLBCL NOS, indolent lymphoma associated DLBCL, or HGBL), previously treated with ≥2L of therapy & are not eligible for auto-HSCT or CAR-T therapy
Approval was based on P-III (ECHELON-3) trial assessing Adcetris with lenalidomide +…
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Alloy Therapeutics has entered into a strategic collaboration with Pfizer to develop a platform designed to improve Pfizer’s capability to discover potent, specific, and effective antibodies for targets that are challenging to address with current antibody discovery technologies, including the use of Alloy’s ATX-Gx platform
As per the agreement, Alloy will receive an…
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Pfizer & Astellas have reported follow-up data from P-III (KEYNOTE-A39/EV-302) trial assessing Padcev + Keytruda vs Pt-based CT in previously untreated la/mUCpts (n=886)
The 12mos. follow up study (mFU: 29.1mos.) showed reduced risk of death by 49% & decrease in PFS by 52% (mPFS: 12.5 vs 6.3mos.) with improved mOS (33.8 vs 15.9mos.), where OS…

