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Innovation in drug development continues to redefine the future of healthcare, fueling bold scientific partnerships and transforming how diseases are understood, managed, and treated across every therapeutic frontier
In October, the EMA issued positive CHMP opinions for two significant therapies: Sanofi’s Wayrilz (rilzabrutinib) for adults with immune thrombocytopenia, and Insmed’s Brinsupri (brensocatib) for the…
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Merck has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cidara Therapeutics through a subsidiary, adding the company’s lead late-stage antiviral candidate CD388 to its pipeline
Merck will acquire Cidara at $221.50 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately $9.2B. The transaction is expected to close in Q1’26
Cidara’s CD388 (currently in P-III) is…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:
Ionis Highlights P-III (CORE & CORE2) Trials Results of Olezarsen for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) at AHA 2025
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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (NATRON) Trial Data on Fasenra (Benralizumab) to Treat Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) …
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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…
In this episode of CXO Talks, PharmaShots speaks with Vikas Sharma, Chief Business Officer at QurAlis, a biotech company leading the development of precision medicines for neurodegenerative diseases
Vikas discusses the company’s FlexASO platform, a next-generation RNA-targeting technology that tackles the root causes of neurological diseases
Vikas also highlights QurAlis’ lead candidates, QRL-201 and QRL-101,…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:
Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINYLung06) Trial of Enhertu + Keytruda to Treat HER2 Overexpressing Non-Squamous NSCLC
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Genentech Reports P-III (ALLEGORY) Trial…
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Harnessing in-depth research and data-driven insights, PharmaShots unveils its definitive report on the Top 20 Countries in Healthcare Innovation 2025, a comprehensive guide to the nations setting global benchmarks in healthcare advancement
Through a meticulous blend of quantitative and qualitative analysis, PharmaShots delved into the multifaceted dimensions of healthcare innovation, spotlighting emerging trends such…
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Samsara Biocapital is a California-based venture capital and registered investment adviser investing across early to post-IPO stages in healthcare, life sciences, oncology, and digital health, with a portfolio of 70+ companies including Scholar Rock and PepGen
The firm made 30 investments across PIPE (43%), Series B (23%), and other rounds, with notable deals such…
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Biosimilars are developed to match approved biologic therapies in safety, and efficacy, ensuring comparable clinical outcomes. They represent a critical pathway to reducing healthcare costs by providing affordable alternatives to expensive branded biologics, delivering meaningful savings for both patients and payers
In a key development, Celltrion’s Eydenzelt (Biosimilar, Eylea) Receives the US FDA’s Approval…
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Inconsistent access to epinephrine auto-injectors continues to be a major unmet need in the management of anaphylaxis
neffy, an innovative intranasal epinephrine spray, provides a needle-free alternative for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in adults and children aged four years and older who weigh at least 33 lbs
Richard Lowenthal,…

