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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) advanced multiple marketing authorizations and positive opinions in May 2026 across pulmonology, oncology, rare diseases, immunology, aesthetics, and endocrinology, involving companies including Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, AstraZeneca, AbbVie, Pharming, and Amgen.
CHMP positive opinions included Jascayd for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and progressive pulmonary fibrosis, Vijoice for PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS) disorders, Camizestrant (Etcamah) for ESR1-mutated advanced breast cancer,…
AI has moved beyond proof-of-concept on the clinical side of pharma, driving rapid discovery of new molecules. But post-market commercialization teams tell a different story: their boards are asking them to use AI to solve the problems caused by multiple rounds of layoffs, mounting pressure to do more with less, and a human capital fabric…
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May 2026 saw strong biosimilar momentum with key approvals including Bevqolva (Health Canada), Langlara and Immgolis/Immgolis Intri (US FDA), Bysumlog and Dazparda (EC), and Eyzanfy (MFDS), expanding competition across oncology, diabetes, immunology, and ophthalmology.
Strategic progress continued with Henlius’ FDA IND clearance for HLX05-N, alongside partnerships between IQVIA–Kexing Biopharm and Polpharma–Tuteur, supporting global development and commercialization efforts.
Commercialization accelerated through the EU launches of FYB203 and Opuviz, as well as Samsung Bioepis’ ustekinumab biosimilar launch in Japan,…
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The CHMP has recommended Vijoice (alpelisib) for pts (age≥2 yrs) with severe or life-threatening PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS) disorders who require systemic therapy
EMA’s recommendation is supported by a retrospective study of 57 PROS pts (age≥2 yrs) treated with alpelisib through a compassionate use program. Pts achieving at least a 20% reduction in the size of 1–3 abnormal growths or tumours after 24 wks, based…
Next Pharma Summit is a 2-day, multi-stage conference for pharma professionals passionate about Digital, Commercial, Medical Affairs, AI, Technology, and beyond. As pharma rapidly redefines its purpose, NEXT brings together cross-functional leaders to foster smarter collaboration and create meaningful impact for customers, HCPs, and patients. One simple question guides us: Where to NEXT? Use…
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Innovation in drug development continues to shape the future of healthcare, driving bold scientific collaborations and transforming the way diseases are treated across every frontier of medicine
In October, the US FDA granted approvals to Boehringer Ingelheim’s Jascayd (nerandomilast) for adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and Bayer’s Lynkuet (elinzanetant) for managing moderate to severe…
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PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of August 2025
The US FDA has approved a total of 5 new drugs, including 5 new molecular entities, leading to the treatment of patients and advances in the pharmaceutical industry
The major highlighted drug was Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Modeyso, securing FDA approval…
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PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of July 2025
The US FDA has approved a total of 6 new drugs, including 5 new molecular entities and 1 biologic, leading to the treatment of patients and advances in the pharmaceutical industry
The major highlighted drug was Regeneron’s Lynozyfic, securing…
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PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of June 2025
The US FDA has approved a total of 5 new drugs, including 2 new molecular entities and 3 biologics, leading to the treatment of patients and advances in the pharmaceutical industry
The major highlighted drug was Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca’s Datroway, securing…
Working in the pharmaceutical industry comes with great rewards—but it’s not without its financial blind spots. High income, stock options, consulting gigs, and regulatory risk make this a unique environment where professionals can be exposed without realizing it.
If you’re focused on research, development, or clinical work, it’s easy to overlook personal finance strategy. But…

