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Gilead and PepStar inflammation drug deal

Gilead Sciences has agreed to acquire PepStar Therapeutics’ oral inflammation drug program for $1.275 billion, strengthening its efforts to develop treatments for …

First Human Case of Shamonda Virus

France has reported the first human case of Shamonda virus, a pathogen previously detected in animals, raising new questions about its ability …

Wedgewood Pet Medication Recall

Wedgewood Pharmacy has announced a nationwide recall of its products involving nearly 4,000 listings of compounded veterinary medications over concerns that some …

EQT Acquisition of Qiagen

Swedish investment firm EQT has agreed to acquire molecular diagnostics company QIAGEN in an all-cash takeover deal valued at approximately €9.6 billion …

New Depression Subtype Discovery

A team of researchers from the University of Sydney has identified a potential new depression subtype linked to disruptions in the body’s …

FDA Approval for GSK's Hepatitis B Drug

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved GSK’s hepatitis B drug Hibsago (bepirovirsen), introducing a new treatment option for certain adults …

NSW Health Warning Over Peptide Use Amid 1,180 Emergency Hospital Visits

NSW Health has issued a warning about unapproved peptide products after new surveillance data recorded 1,180 emergency department presentations linked to peptide …

FDA Peptide Compounding Policy Change

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed interim policy to the White House that could make it easier …

Mankind Pharma Armed Cell Therapeutics Acquisition

India’s Mankind Pharma has agreed to acquire a 70% stake in Belgium-based biotechnology company Armed Cell Therapeutics B.V. (ACTx) for €48 million, …

CMS Duplicate Obamacare Subsidy Cuts To Affect 189,000 People

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is ending Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, subsidies for approximately 189,000 …

EU Approval for Kimberly-Clark Kenvue Acquisition

The European Commission has approved Kimberly-Clark’s proposed $40 billion acquisition of Kenvue, the consumer health company behind brands such as Tylenol, on …

CVS Opioid Prescriptions Lawsuit

CVS Pharmacy and its related corporate entities have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve allegations that they unlawfully filled opioid prescriptions …