Oncology December 5, 2025 Takeda and Innovent fulfil close conditions for ADC and IO therapies By Salong Debbarma In October 2025, the two companies signed the deal as part of their focus on bispecifics and ADCs. The agreement aims to expedite the worldwide development and commercialisation
ApprovalsResearch & Development December 4, 2025 FDA approves Eli Lilly’s Jaypirca in relapsed or refractory CLL/SLL By Salong Debbarma This applies to patients previously treated with a covalent Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor. The approval broadens Jaypirca’s label to cover patients at an earlier stage of treatment
ApprovalsResearch & Development November 28, 2025 IASO Bio gains Hong Kong approval for Fucaso application By Salong Debbarma The therapy is intended for patients who have undergone at least three previous therapies, including an immunomodulatory agent and a proteasome inhibitor. The approval is the first authorisation
Research & Development November 27, 2025 BeOne’s sonrotoclax gains priority FDA review for mantle cell lymphoma By PBR Staff Writer The decision is intended for those who have previously been treated with a Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor. This application is based on data from a global, open-label,
Research & Development November 26, 2025 UNICEF and Gavi to widen affordable malaria vaccine access By PBR Staff Writer The deal sets the vaccine price at $2.99 per dose and is expected to take effect within a year, supporting Gavi’s goal to fully vaccinate 50 million more
Research & Development November 24, 2025 Vaximm and BCME link on oral cancer immunotherapy platform By PBR Staff Writer The agreement includes an exclusivity period of six months for negotiating and finalising a definitive agreement, pending due diligence and board approvals. Vaximm is eligible for an upfront
Research & Development November 21, 2025 Alvotech and Advanz announce EC approval for Gobivaz biosimilar By PBR Staff Writer The authorisations cover Gobivaz in both 100mg/ml and 50mg/0.5ml formulations, provided in pre-filled syringes with autoinjector formats and passive needle safety guards, to treat adults with axial spondyloarthritis,
Drug Manufacturing November 20, 2025 Pfizer and Tris reach settlement with Texas over ADHD drug allegations By PBR Staff Writer This is in breach of the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act. The ADHD drugs case centred on the medication Quillivant XR, provided to children on Medicaid.
Research & Development November 20, 2025 EC authorises Roche’s Lunsumio SC for follicular lymphoma By PBR Staff Writer The approval follows positive results from the Phase I/II GO29781 study, which demonstrated that Lunsumio SC has pharmacokinetic non-inferiority to intravenous (IV) administration. No unexpected safety issues were
Oncology November 18, 2025 Johnson & Johnson to acquire Halda Therapeutics for $3.05bn By PBR Staff Writer The acquisition brings Halda’s lead candidate, HLD-0915, a clinical-stage treatment for prostate cancer, into Johnson & Johnson’s oncology portfolio. This once-daily therapy presents an opportunity to enhance patient