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Pause on Novartis' CAR-T Trials

Novartis has temporarily halted eight clinical trials of its experimental CD19-targeted CAR-T therapy, rap-cel (YTB323), after three patients died from complications associated …

Eli Lilly's Merida Biosciences Acquisition In A $2.88B Deal

The pharma giant Eli Lilly is continuing its acquisition spree by adding another firm to the list. Eli Lilly has agreed to …

NHS England Free Cholesterol Tests

NHS England is introducing free finger-prick cholesterol tests at participating high-street pharmacies, giving eligible adults a quick way to check their cardiovascular …

Novo Nordisk's Oral Wegovy in China: The Regulatory Application Gets Acceptance

Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy in China has moved a step closer to potential market entry after the country’s drug regulator accepted the …

FDA Approval of Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasib: A New Treatment Option For Deadly Disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Revolution Medicines’ once-daily pill, daraxonrasib, under the brand name Rasonque, for eligible adults …

McKesson Precision Medicine Acquisition Worth $2.25B to Expand Research & Development

McKesson has agreed to buy Precision Medicine Group for approximately $2.25 billion, expanding its presence in clinical research, drug development, and pharmaceutical …

Roche and Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Blood Test Gets FDA Approval, Offering a New Diagnostic Approach

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Roche and Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s blood test. This FDA approval is another …

Kroger Pharmacy Settlement of $17M Over Unfair Pricing: Who Is Eligible For The Claim?

A recent class-action case against America’s Retailer Kroger alleges that Kroger overcharged some insured customers for certain generic medications by failing to …

NICE Approval for Eli Lilly Insulin Jab

The Approval for Eli Lilly’s Insulin jab, Onswik, closer after The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended  Eli …

Moderna and Merck Cancer Vaccine Trial

Merck and Moderna have announced a major advance in personalized cancer treatment after their investigational therapy met key goals in a late-stage …

Enveda Weight Loss Maintenance Pill ENV-308 Shows Early Promise in Phase 1 Trial

The biotechnology company Enveda’s ENV-308 pill, which mimics the effects of exercise and helps maintain weight, has shown encouraging early safety results …

Costco and SCAN Partnership To Bring Medicare Plans For Seniors

Costco and nonprofit SCAN Group announced an expanded strategic alliance to develop senior-focused insurance products over the coming years. The Costco and …