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After a tension-packed two days that saw recommended changes to the MMRV vaccine schedule and COVID-19 vaccine access, as well as a delayed hepatitis B vaccine vote, policy experts expressed concern with the reconstituted committee’s dearth of previous experience and understanding of their role.
A complex state vs. federal regulatory scheme allows drug compounders to advertise drugs without disclosing risks like a pharma company must do. Experts say it’s time for the FDA to crack down.
From a small team of researchers and skipped salaries, CEO Michelle Xia has steered Akeso to become one of the most exciting companies in the industry today.
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Allogene Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of allogeneic CAR T products for cancer, provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
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A tale of two multi-billion schizophrenia deals, AstraZeneca touts strong sales while deflecting questions about an investigation into China exec, the Huntington’s pipeline builds momentum and layoffs continue with Sana Biotechnology and 23andMe.
Novo Holdings’ acquisition of Catalent has ignited concerns from industry stakeholders, who fear that the consolidation could limit competition, but there is also the possibility that the deal could represent an opportunity for smaller-scale CDMOs to find new partners.
Suggestions that the U.S. should emulate other countries on drug price controls or patents obscure how our present policies have allowed drug development to flourish.
The U.K. drugmaker also announced plans to drop another $2 billion on expanding its R&D and manufacturing footprint in the “important” U.S. market.
Bayer reported a decline of 37% in earnings per share on Tuesday, which sent its stock down 12%. CEO Bill Anderson urged investors to be patient as the company executes on a performance-boosting strategy outlined in March.
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With $70 million upfront and more than $1.8 billion on the line, Roche will gain access to Flare’s drug discovery engine to bolster its oncology pipeline.