'Seismic shift' as obesity overtakes cancer for R&D returns
For the first time in its 16-year history, Deloitte's annual report on pharma R&D returns sees obesity replace cancer as the largest driver.
Autoimmune disease biotech Odyssey sets terms for $225m IPO
After abandoning an IPO bid last year, Odyssey is trying again, emboldened by recent big-value listings that suggest 2026 could be a bumper year.
UCB buys T-cell therapy biotech Candid for $2bn upfront
Belgian biotech UCB has made its second acquisition of the year, buying T-cell engager player Candid Therapeutics for up to $2.2 billion.
Pfizer, Arvinas join SERD club with Veppanu approval
Arvinas and Pfizer's Veppanu is the first PROTAC – and third oral SERD for breast cancer – to be approved by the FDA.
Danco fights back after US court curbs abortion pill access
In another setback for abortion care in the US, an appeals court has issued an order restricting the distribution of mifepristone through the mail.
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