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Otsuka, via its subsidiary Otsuka America, has entered into an agreement to fully acquire Transcend, with an aim to expand its portfolio in psychiatric & neurological indications
As per the deal, Otsuka will acquire Transcend for $700M upfront, & ~$525M in sales milestones, representing the total deal value of ~$1.225B; closing is expected in…
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Approval momentum strengthened in February 2026, with the US FDA clearing four new therapies across dermatology, psychiatry, and rare pediatric disorders highlighting both volume and therapeutic impact.
Four notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line, Acrotech Biopharma and Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Adquey for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ Bysanti for acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, Immedica Pharma’s Loargys for ARG1-D–related hyperargininemia, and Ascendis Pharma’s Yuviwel to improve growth in children with achondroplasia
Overall, February 2026 reflected…
Medical psychedelics are a fascinating field that modern science has yet to comprehend completely. Researchers are still digging up, trying to find evidence-based outcomes to tap into a whole new opportunity in psychiatry and mental health medicines
The September Edition unearths a brand-new perspective on psychedelics through engaging articles, illustrative infographics, trailing BioTrends, illuminating regulatory…
Mental health treatment has long followed a one-size-fits-all approach, with clinicians often relying on trial and error to find effective medications and therapies. However, the landscape is rapidly changing as personalized medicine emerges at the forefront of psychiatric care and addiction treatment. By integrating genetic insights, artificial intelligence, and digital health technologies, healthcare providers are…

