BioSpace News Archive

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Manufacturing

Sertraline manufacturer recalls antidepressant batch after UK packaging mix-up

A subsidiary of Indian drugmaker Hetero Group mistakenly packaged two types of antidepressants in packs of sertraline, potentially posing risks to patients.

May 5, 2026

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Nick Paul Taylor

Insights

IPF draws investor heat as biotechs target fibrosis halt, better tolerability

Novel targets aim to stop lung scarring—where current drugs only slow it—while improving tolerability and unlocking fibrosis in other organs next

May 5, 2026

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Jennifer C. Smith-Parker

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Government

FDA uncertainty persists as search for Prasad successor at CBER drags on

The FDA is reportedly down to a handful of final candidates to lead CBER, with a potential selection expected in the coming month or two. For now, the appointment of acting director Katherine Szarama has not allayed the industry’s concerns.

May 5, 2026

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Tristan Manalac

Earnings

Vertex’s quiet Q1 is calm before potentially ‘iconic’ renal evolution

While some analysts may regard Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ first quarter results as “unremarkable,” BMO Capital Markets wrote on Monday, the second half of 2026 could be big for the biotech, with the potential approval of IgAN therapy povetacicept.

May 5, 2026

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Tristan Manalac

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Obesity

Foundayo’s liver failure blip weighs down Lilly shares but analysts unconcerned

The selloff in Eli Lilly’s shares was “overdone,” according to RBC Capital Markets, which noted that the overall safety profile of Foundayo remains favorable.

May 5, 2026

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Tristan Manalac

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MASH

Madrigal picks up another siRNA asset for MASH, betting up to $1B with Arrowhead

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals has licensed from Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals an RNA interference candidate that targets a genetic mutation present in around 30% of patients with MASH.

May 5, 2026

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Tristan Manalac

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Earnings

Pfizer stays the course for 2026 guidance, dulling impact of Q1 earnings beat

Despite the continued decline of Pfizer’s COVID-19 products, shares stayed stable on Tuesday morning after the New York pharma reported a first quarter beat, which was led by Eliquis and Ibrance.

May 5, 2026

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Annalee Armstrong

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Earnings

Sarepta, Amylyx and Neumora look ahead to key catalysts as Q1 earnings roll in

As Q1 earnings arrive, three biotechs have big quarters ahead, with two—Amylyx and Neumora Therapeutics—betting at least partly on novel assets for obesity.

May 5, 2026

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Heather McKenzie