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Pharma and Biotech Daily: Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Program and Challenges Facing Rare Disease Biotechs


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Good morning from Pharma and Biotech daily: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in Pharma and Biotech world. Novo Nordisk has launched a direct-to-consumer program for their drug Wegovy, offering it at a reduced price of $499 per month for uninsured or underinsured patients, less than half of the drug's list price. Meanwhile, rare disease biotechs are facing challenges as Congress has failed to renew the rare pediatric disease priority review program, creating uncertainty and concerns within the biopharma industry. Congress failed to renew the rare pediatric disease priority review program at the end of 2024, leaving rare disease biotechs in a difficult position. Companies spent $513 million on priority review vouchers in 2024. Delphia, a biotech company, launched a new precision medicine approach called Activation Lethality in May 2024. The top 10 best-selling drugs of 2024 included Merck's Keytruda and Abbvie's Humira. Pfizer is prepared to reshore manufacturing if tariff threats are realized. Other news includes BridgeBio Oncology's plan to go public, Abbvie's deal with Gubra, and GSK CEO Emma Walmsley's pay increase. Industry leaders will be discussing the future of orphan drug development and rare disease care at the upcoming World Orphan Drug Congress in 2025. Annalee Armstrong, senior editor for Biospace, invites readers to suggest topics for future coverage and provide feedback to improve their Biospace experience.
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