Top 20 R&D Spending Biopharma Companies of 2026

Top 20 R&D Spending Biopharma Companies of 2026 Shots: Merck & Co., Roche, and Johnson & Johnson emerged as the leading pharmaceutical companies by R&D expenditure in 2025, investing $15.78B, $15.49B, and $14.66B, respectively. Continued investments in late-stage clinical programs, pipeline expansion, advanced technologies, and strategic business development reinforced their commitment to driving pharmaceutical innovation …

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Top 20 Immunology Companies of 2026

Shots: AbbVie led the global immunology market with $30.4B in immunology revenue in 2025, followed by Sanofi ($19.08B) and Johnson & Johnson ($15.72B). Continued demand for biologics and targeted therapies across autoimmune and inflammatory diseases supported strong commercial performance among leading companies. The global immunology market, valued at $108.4B in 2024, is projected to…

ByPrince GiriJuly 17, 2026

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Takeda Reports the P-III (LATITUDE) Studies Data on Zasocitinib in Plaque Psoriasis

Shots: Takeda has reported the 2 P-III (Latitude PsO 3001 & PsO 3002) trial results assessing zasocitinib (QD, PO) in 693 & 1108 adults, respectively, with mod. to sev. PsO, where both studies showed improved NAPSI scores vs PBO at 16wks. Trials also showed that 77% (3001) & 74% (3002) pts reached ssPGA 0/1 response…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 17, 2026

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Merck Reports the US FDA Approval for Lipfendra (Enlicitide) to Reduce LDL-C in Adults with Hypercholesterolemia

Shots: The US FDA has approved Lipfendra (20mg, PO) as an adjunct to lifestyle intervention to reduce LDL-C in adults with hypercholesterolemia, incl. HeFH, based on 2 P-III trials (CORALreef Lipids & CORALreef HeFH) assessing it vs PBO At Wk. 24 in Lipids trial, Lipfendra reduced LDL-C by 57% vs a 3% increase from…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 17, 2026

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Insilico Medicine Collaborates with Takeda to Advance AI Drug Discovery

Shots: Insilico Medicine has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Takeda to advance clinically differentiated drug candidates across Takeda's therapeutic areas, using Insilico’s Pharma.AI platform Insilico will lead AI-driven discovery, while Takeda will advance selected candidates through clinical development & hold exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize resulting therapeutics As per the…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 2, 2026

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Takeda Partners with Boltz to Advance AI-Driven Drug Discovery

Shots: Boltz has partnered with Takeda to deploy its biomolecular AI platform across Takeda’s research organization, providing discovery teams access to proprietary foundation models, incl. BoltzMol-1 & BoltzProt-1, to accelerate AI-driven drug discovery The platform is designed to support in-silico molecular design, enabling structure prediction, affinity estimation, and generative design to enhance AI-driven drug discovery…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 19, 2026

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Takeda Presents P-III (FirstLight & RadiantLight) Trial Data on Oveporexton for Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1) at SLEEP 2026

Shots: The Takeda's P-III (FirstLight & RadiantLight) trial assessed oveporexton (BID) in NT1 pts over 12wks, where FirstLight randomized 168 pts to 3 arms (2mg, 1mg & PBO), while RadiantLight randomized 105 pts to two arms (2mg & PBO); regulatory filing is under review in the US (priority review), China & Japan At Wk. 12,…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 16, 2026

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Takeda Reports P-III (LATITUDE Atlas) Trial Data on Zasocitinib for Plaque Psoriasis (PsO)

Shots: Takeda has reported topline P-III (LATITUDE Atlas) trial data assessing zasocitinib (TAK-279; 30mg, PO, QD) vs deucravacitinib (6mg, QD) in 606 adults with mod. to sev. PsO Trial showed that zasocitinib was superior to deucravacitinib in the 1EP, with improved PASI 100 response rates at Wk. 16, plus in all key 2EPs, incl. PASI 90…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 12, 2026

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Denali Regains Full Rights to Frontotemporal Dementia Therapy as Takeda Exits DNL593 Pact

Shots: Takeda has terminated its collaboration with Denali for the co-development & commercialization of DNL593, citing strategic considerations unrelated to safety or efficacy Denali will regain full control of DNL593, a progranulin replacement therapy leveraging its Protein TransportVehicle platform to cross the blood-brain barrier for the treatment of frontotemporal dementia The ongoing P-I/II study has…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 6, 2026

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Axsome Therapeutics Acquires Global Rights to Balipodect from Takeda

Shots: Axsome has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Takeda for TAK-063 (balipodect), with an intention to develop it for treating schizophrenia & Tourette syndrome (P-III trial-enabling activities for schizophrenia to begin in 2026) As per the deal, Axsome gains global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize TAK-063, while Takeda receives an upfront payment,…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 1, 2026

Top 20 R&D Spending Biopharma Companies of 2026

Top 20 Immunology Companies of 2026

Takeda Reports the P-III (LATITUDE) Studies Data on Zasocitinib in Plaque Psoriasis

Merck Reports the US FDA Approval for Lipfendra (Enlicitide) to Reduce LDL-C in Adults with Hypercholesterolemia

Insilico Medicine Collaborates with Takeda to Advance AI Drug Discovery

Takeda Partners with Boltz to Advance AI-Driven Drug Discovery

Takeda Presents P-III (FirstLight & RadiantLight) Trial Data on Oveporexton for Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1) at SLEEP 2026

Takeda Reports P-III (LATITUDE Atlas) Trial Data on Zasocitinib for Plaque Psoriasis (PsO)

Denali Regains Full Rights to Frontotemporal Dementia Therapy as Takeda Exits DNL593 Pact

Axsome Therapeutics Acquires Global Rights to Balipodect from Takeda

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