Pharmaceuticals

UCB Acquires Candid Therapeutics in a $2 Billion-Plus Deal to Strengthen Immunology Pipeline

Yuvraj — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:17:16 +0000

Belgian pharmaceutical company UCB is making a substantial move to expand its immunology pipeline, entering into a multi-billion dollar agreement to acquire Candid Therapeutics a clinical-stage biotechnology company working on therapies designed to treat autoimmune disorders by resetting the immune system. The UCB Candid Therapeutics deal involves an upfront payment of $2 billion to Candid’s […]

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Teva Adds Ecopipam Therapy in $700M Emalex Acquisition Deal

Yuvraj — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:45:39 +0000

Teva Pharmaceuticals has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Emalex Biosciences, strengthening its neuroscience pipeline through the addition of ecopipam, a late-stage investigational treatment for pediatric Tourette syndrome. The move reinforces the company’s strategic shift toward innovation-led expansion, with ecopipam positioned as a registration-ready, first-in-class selective dopamine D1 receptor antagonist. The asset has already […]

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Lilly Acquires CrossBridge to Expand Next-Gen ADC Pipeline

Yuvraj — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:09:30 +0000

Eli Lilly and Company has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of CrossBridge Bio in a transaction valued at up to $300m, structured through an upfront payment and additional milestone-based compensation linked to development progress. The deal centres on strengthening Lilly’s oncology pipeline, with a particular focus on advancing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates […]

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Regeneron Telix Radiopharma Deal Targets Cancer Therapies

Yuvraj — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:04:32 +0000

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has entered into a strategic agreement with Telix Pharmaceuticals to jointly develop next-generation oncology treatments, in a deal valued at up to $2.1 billion in milestone payments. The radiopharma collaboration will combine Regeneron’s antibody-based discovery capabilities with Telix’s isotope delivery platforms, targeting multiple solid tumor indications. Both companies will equally share development costs […]

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Drug Manufacturing Deals Shift to Europe Despite Tariffs

Yuvraj — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:39:47 +0000

Biopharma companies are continuing to redirect production strategies toward Europe, even as U.S. policymakers attempt to strengthen domestic output through tariffs and onshoring measures. According to GlobalData, the latest data highlights a clear divergence in deal activity, with drug manufacturing deals increasingly favoring European markets over the United States. The shift underscores how companies are […]

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Neurocrine Nears $2.5bn Soleno Therapeutics Acquisition

Yuvraj — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:53:33 +0000

Neurocrine Biosciences is close to securing a more than $2.5bn acquisition of Soleno Therapeutics, the developer of a treatment for a rare genetic form of obesity. The talks, described as advanced, highlight how midsized drugmakers are increasingly pursuing strategic deals to expand their portfolios. Neurocrine, known for its focus on neuropsychiatric medicines, is seeking to […]

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Biogen to Acquire Apellis for $5.6 Billion in Major Deal

Yuvraj — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:21:05 +0000

Biogen Inc. has agreed to acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $5.6 billion, in a move that significantly expands its presence in immunology and rare diseases. The Biogen to Acquire Apellis deal stands among the company’s largest transactions to date, reinforcing its efforts to diversify beyond its core therapeutic areas. As part of the agreement, the […]

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The Evolution of Field Execution in Specialty Pharma: From Coverage to Engagement

Yuvraj — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:17:20 +0000

Why Field Execution Must Evolve Field execution — how pharma companies organize, direct, and deliver commercial and medical interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs), prescribers, and institutional decision-makers (collectively, “customers”) — is a major contributor to commercial success. Accordingly, over the past decade, companies have invested heavily in sales force effectiveness, key account management, omnichannel strategies, […]

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Trump Announces 100% US Pharma Tariffs for Patented Drugs

Yuvraj — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:55:16 +0000

The US pharma tariffs policy has been formalised through an executive order signed by Donald Trump, introducing tariffs of up to 100% on imported branded medicines. The measure targets pharmaceutical companies that have not entered into drug pricing agreements with the US government or committed to establishing manufacturing operations domestically. Positioned as a national security […]

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UK-US Pharma Trade Deal Drives Tariff Cuts, Pricing Shift

Yuvraj — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:03:56 +0000

Britain has finalised a UK-US pharma trade deal, securing tariff-free access for UK-made medicines to the United States while committing to higher domestic spending and pricing adjustments for new drugs. The agreement, part of a broader bilateral trade framework first outlined in December and signed in June 2025, establishes zero tariffs on pharmaceutical exports to […]

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