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Top 20 M&A of 2025 by Total Deal Value  

Shots:  2025 pharma M&A was defined by fewer but more transformational deals, with companies prioritizing commercial-stage assets, late-stage pipelines, and platform technologies capable of reshaping long-term growth and strengthening core therapeutic franchises  The year’s momentum was led by three standout transactions, J&J’s $14.6B acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Novartis’ $12B deal for Avidity Biosciences, and Merck’s…

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Roche

Roche Reports Positive P-II Results of Dual GLP-1/GIP Agonist CT-388 in Obesity

Shots: Roche reported positive topline results from the P-II (CT388-103) study evaluating CT-388, an investigational dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, for the treatment of obesity Once-weekly CT-388 (SC) achieved a statistically significant PBO-adjusted weight loss of 22.5% (p<0.001; efficacy estimand) at 48 wks. at the highest dose (24 mg), with no weight-loss plateau observed; 54% of…

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Roche’s Point-of-Care PCR Test Gains FDA’s 510(k) Clearance with CLIA Waiver and European CE Mark to Diagnose Bordetella infections

Shots: Roche has received 510(k) clearance with CLIA waiver & CE-IVDR certification for its point-of-care test to diagnose whooping cough (pertussis) & other Bordetella infections The PCR test on the cobas liat system delivers results in 15min. in GP clinics & emergency rooms, allowing real-time diagnosis during consultation & supporting immediate antibiotic decisions to help…

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Top 20 Prescription Drugs of 2025 

Shots:  In 2025, the global Prescription Drugs market is projected to generate an impressive $1.13T, with steady annual growth of 3.94% expected through 2030, ultimately reaching $1.37T. Leading the pack is Keytruda, securing the first position with $29.48B, closely followed by Ozempic at $28.18B, and Eliquis, which recorded $20.69B in global sales. Fourth position is…

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Genentech

Genentech (Roche) Reports Interim P-III (lidERA Breast Cancer) Trial Data on Giredestrant for Early Breast Cancer

Shots: Genentech has reported P-III (lidERA Breast Cancer) trial assessing giredestrant (QD) vs SoC endocrine therapy in pts (n=~4,100) with medium or high-risk stage I-III ER+, HER2- breast cancer Trial met its 1EP of improved invasive disease-free survival & showed a favorable OS trend; OS data remains immature. Results to be presented in future meetings…

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EirGenix Enters ~$152M Licensing Deal with Sandoz to Commercialize EG1206A (Biosimilar, Perjeta)

Shots: EirGenix has partnered with Sandoz to commercialize EG1206A, a biosimilar to Roche’s Perjeta (Pertuzumab), globally excl. Taiwan, Mainland China, Macau, South Korea, Mongolia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, & Japan As per the deal, EirGenix will handle product development, manufacturing, & supply, receiving ~$152M in upfront & milestone payments, profit share post-launch…

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