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Nick Paul Taylor

Nick is a freelance writer who has been reporting on the global life sciences industry since 2008. With a BSc in biology, Nick writes about the science and business of biopharma and medtech for numerous healthcare publications. He can be reached at nick.paul.taylor@gmail.com or on LinkedIn.

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Manufacturing
Manufacturing issues prompt FDA to reject Hengrui-Elevar filings for third time
An inspection of a facility making Elevar’s rivoceranib uncovered deficiencies, leading the FDA to reject a combination therapy that includes the drug. The rebuff is the third strike for the partners after the agency issued manufacturing-related denials for the other drug in the combo.
July 15, 2026
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Manufacturing
FDA proposes streamlined requirements for ‘hub-and-spoke’ manufacturing models
Through the proposal, the FDA could clear barriers to distributed manufacturing approaches intended to enhance emergency preparedness and supply chain resilience.
July 14, 2026
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Regulatory
Amgen continues to defend Tavneos as global regulatory pressure mounts
Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic are pushing for the withdrawal of the rare disease treatment that accounted for just 1% of Amgen’s 2025 revenue. Nevertheless, Amgen continues to defend the medicine, which was acquired in the $3.7 billion buyout of ChemoCentryx.
July 10, 2026
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Artificial intelligence
Biopharma R&D needs ‘structural redesign’ to maximize AI impact: report
Biopharma companies won’t fully capture the benefits of AI unless they reorganize their R&D units, according to McKinsey.
July 9, 2026
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Manufacturing
Tanabe pens deal to sell plants to Towa in post-buyout pivot
After being bought by Bain for $3.3 billion, Tanabe has reached a deal to sell its manufacturing unit and 17 products.
July 8, 2026
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Manufacturing
Amgen recalls almost 1 million bottles of heart failure drug over quality issue
The discovery of a foreign substance prompted Amgen to voluntarily recall batches of the medicine Corlanor made in Italy.
July 8, 2026
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Manufacturing
Eli Lilly and Regeneron among 7 companies picked for FDA PreCheck pilot program
Teams at facilities being developed by Eli Lilly, Regeneron and other companies will receive early technical guidance and additional perks from the FDA.
July 1, 2026
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Manufacturing
FDA rejects Unicycive and Sobi filings over contract manufacturing deficiencies
Unicycive Therapeutics and Sobi received complete response letters for kidney disease and gout filings, respectively, after the FDA found fault with their manufacturing partners.
June 30, 2026
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M&A
Merck KGaA inks $11B Bio-Techne buyout to expand into cell therapy production
The company is “especially excited” about an immune cell therapy manufacturing technology included in the deal, a Merck KGaA executive said.
June 26, 2026
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Manufacturing
Jubilant draws FDA rebuke for delayed mold investigation and quality unit lapses
Jubilant HollisterStier received a warning letter over problems that the FDA said necessitate an immediate and comprehensive assessment of the contract manufacturing organization’s global operations.
June 24, 2026
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Manufacturing
With onshoring ‘having a moment,’ Aquestive CEO shares lessons from 20 years of US manufacturing
Having stuck with local production in the years when offshoring to lower-cost locations was in fashion, Aquestive’s CEO is well placed to explain what the recent reshoring drive means for manufacturers.
June 23, 2026
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Manufacturing
Moderna mulls deals to rescue German BioNTech plants from closure: report
The takeovers depend on Moderna reaching an agreement with the German government, which risks losing investment from drugmakers over planned healthcare reforms.
June 18, 2026
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Policy
Germany rethinking drug price reforms after Lilly, Boehringer withdraw investments: Reuters
Weeks after Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly retracted billions of dollar in German commitments, the nation’s government is reportedly changing a contentious element of its planned healthcare reforms.
June 15, 2026
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Manufacturing
FDA imposes import alert on Indian plant after inspectors flag GMP failings
Officials sanctioned Dabur India months after FDA inspectors found bird droppings and data integrity deficiencies during an inspection of the plant.
June 12, 2026
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Manufacturing
Hikma outlines plan to invest $267M in Ohio plants, creating 350 jobs
The money will enable the addition of aseptic filling and oral solid dose capabilities to support Hikma’s products and contract manufacturing clients.
June 9, 2026
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