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 …

ByPrince GiriJuly 31, 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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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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Takeda Presents P-III (LATITUDE) Studies Data on Zasocitinib in Plaque Psoriasis at AAD 2026

Shots: The 2 P-III (Latitude PsO 3001 & PsO 3002) trials assessed zasocitinib in 693 & 1108 adults with mod. to sev. PsO, with plans for NDA submission to FDA & other authorities starting Takeda’s FY’26 PsO 3001 showed 71.4% achieved sPGA 0/1 vs PBO (10.7%) & apremilast (32.1%), with 39.9% reaching sPGA…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 30, 2026

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Takeda Reports Topline P-III (LATITUDE) Trials Findings on Zasocitinib in Plaque Psoriasis (PsO)

Shots: Takeda has reported data from 2 global P-III trials (NCT06088043 & NCT06108544) assessing zasocitinib (TAK-279) vs apremilast & PBO in 693 & 1108 adult pts, respectively, with mod. to sev. PsO Trial showed superiority to PBO on co-1EPs (sPGA 0/1 & PASI 75) at Wk. 16, with early PASI 75 responses from Wk. 4, sustained…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 18, 2025

Top 20 R&D Spending Biopharma 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

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

Takeda Presents P-III (LATITUDE) Studies Data on Zasocitinib in Plaque Psoriasis at AAD 2026

Takeda Reports Topline P-III (LATITUDE) Trials Findings on Zasocitinib in Plaque Psoriasis (PsO)

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