Pharma and BioTech Daily

Pharma and Biotech Daily: Navigating Legal Battles, Setbacks, and Industry Changes


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Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma e Biotech world.Lilly is currently involved in a legal battle with compounders over knockoff versions of tirzepatide, marketed as Zepbound for weight loss. The FDA has prohibited compounders from producing these knockoffs after confirming the end of the tirzepatide shortage in December 2024. On the other hand, BMS is facing disappointment with Cobenfy's late-stage failure in treating schizophrenia, marking their second high-profile setback in recent weeks. RFK is contemplating removing COVID-19 from the CDC's vaccine guidelines for children to align with other countries and the WHO. Biotech investors are navigating a turbulent period due to new tariffs and economic uncertainty, causing additional upheaval in an already fragile market. Trump is looking to reinstate international drug pricing policies, while Swiss ADC Biotech is opting for the SPAC route to Nasdaq.Summit's bispecific has outperformed another cancer medication, putting pressure on Keytruda's dominance. In the midst of this biotech downturn, Wacker Biotech is offering advanced therapy process development and production services. Moving on to the next news, executives in the pharmaceutical industry often receive substantial golden parachutes upon leaving a company. Pfizer is defending its cardiac blockbuster drug against competition from Alnylam and BridgeBio. The biotech sector was showing signs of a rebound until new tariffs and economic uncertainty introduced further instability.Lilly is pursuing legal action against compounders for producing counterfeit drugs, while Roche and Regeneron are committing billions to US manufacturing amidst tariff challenges. The industry is undergoing significant changes under the current administration, with opportunities to learn from global markets. Challenges such as investor pullback and market volatility are impacting the biotech sector.Janssen's departure from Galapagos and the promising future of all-American biotech companies are also discussed. Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming events and job opportunities in the field.
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