OphthalmologyRegulationMarketing Authorisation August 28, 2026 FDA to review Kowa Pharmaceuticals’ NDA for glaucoma eye drop K-911 By Salong Debbarma The FDA has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of 30 April 2027. Also known as bimatoprost grenod or NCX 470, K-911 is
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infections (AIDS)RegulationApprovals August 27, 2026 ViiV Healthcare’s Tivicay PD gains FDA approval for paediatric HIV therapy By Salong Debbarma The therapy is indicated for children who are either new to treatment or have prior experience with antiretroviral therapies but have not been treated with integrase strand transfer
Infectious DiseaseBiotechnology August 21, 2026 Charles River and MVC to develop enterovirus vaccine By Salong Debbarma Utilising its analytical platforms such as next-generation sequencing (NGS), Charles River will assist with chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) activities related to the vaccine’s development. The agreement aims
OncologyRegulationApprovals August 18, 2026 Faeth’s PIKTOR plus paclitaxel combo gains FDA fast track status By Salong Debbarma The designation applies specifically to patients whose tumours contain a phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase / protein kinase B / mechanistic target of rapamycin (PI3K/AKT/mTOR) pathway alteration. It also applies to
Drug DiscoveryBiotechnology August 6, 2026 Schrödinger and BMS expand partnership to deploy AI for drug discovery By Salong Debbarma This initiative builds on an established partnership between the two companies, under which BMS already utilises Schrödinger’s computational platform for drug discovery projects. The new arrangement will extend
OncologyProstate Cancer August 4, 2026 Curium to acquire Lantheus in all-cash deal worth up to $8bn By Salong Debbarma The deal will take the Nasdaq-listed Lantheus private. Under the agreement, Curium US will purchase all outstanding shares of Lantheus for $102.50 per share upon closing. Lantheus’ shareholders
Contract ManufacturersDrug Manufacturing July 31, 2026 Resilience and Lilly to increase US medicines production with $750m investment By Salong Debbarma The investment will support the expansion of Resilience’s advanced manufacturing operations in the Cincinnati region and create at least 400 new jobs. With this initiative, the total number
OncologyDrug DiscoveryResearch & Development July 29, 2026 Eisai and CORE Biomedicine agree on global licence for oncology pipeline By Salong Debbarma The deal grants CORE Biomedicine rights to develop and commercialise a portfolio of cancer therapies originally discovered by Eisai and its affiliates. The licensed assets focus on targeting
BiotechnologyImmunology July 28, 2026 argenx signs agreement to buy Forte Biosciences for $2.2bn By Salong Debbarma Approved by both companies’ boards of directors, the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, contingent upon standard closing conditions. The main asset involved
Central Nervous SystemInflammation July 27, 2026 Kenvue’s Tylenol with Naproxen gains FDA approval By Salong Debbarma This combination aims to provide an additional non-opioid pain relief option without the need for prescriptions. The approval introduces a new choice for individuals seeking relief from persistent