Pharma and BioTech Daily

Weekly Roundup: Latest Updates in Pharma and Biotech World


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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.This week's commercialization news includes updates on Zepbound supply, Enjaymo's new home, and expanding access to HIV drugs. Medicare has tweaked rules for drug price talks, while GSK reports that its RSV vaccine protects against disease over three seasons. GSK's Viiv plans to expand the supply of HIV drugs in Africa, and Sanofi's rare disease drug finds a new home at Recordati. Other news includes a protein prediction winning the Chemistry Nobel and Alnylam submitting an important drug application. Trends suggest that biosimilars may make a mark in 2025, with incentives favoring them in the Medicare market. Protein prediction wins the Chemistry Nobel Prize, Alnylam submits a crucial drug application, Lilly partners with AI specialist Insitro to develop metabolic medicines, and Purespring raises $105 million for gene therapy for kidney disease. AI startup Basecamp allies with The Broad Institute to create 'programmable' genetic medicines. Additionally, Lilly appoints Mount Sinai scientist Thomas Fuchs as its first Chief AI Officer to lead AI initiatives in drug discovery and clinical trials. Other news includes J&J closing a cancer study, Alnylam seeking approval for a potential blockbuster drug, and Propharma receiving a regulatory and compliance award at CPhI.The Supreme Court declined to review a Texas abortion case related to emergency care, a blow to the Biden administration's efforts. A survey found that nearly 70% of healthcare organizations affected by cyberattacks experienced disruptions in patient care. Steward Health Care is auctioning off assets, including closing Norwood Hospital in Massachusetts. Baxter reported no structural damage at their North Carolina site affected by Hurricane Helene. The payer-provider relationship in healthcare is becoming more complex with consolidation and value-based care, leading to tensions over reimbursement and access.Kezar's lupus trial has been put on hold after four patient deaths, making it a potential buyout target. Investor Kevin Tang is interested in acquisition. Big pharma is also investing in cell and gene therapies, with companies like Lilly and Sanofi making moves in the industry. The Genscript Biotech Global Forum 2025 is coming up on January 15, offering a platform to discuss innovations and challenges in gene and cell therapy. Additionally, Lilly's obesity clinical program faces challenges, while Stealth's ultrarare disease candidate may not meet approval standards.Eli Lilly's obesity program is highlighted as a key factor in the company's dominance in the industry, with CEO David Ricks confident in their position. Wuxi Biologics faces uncertainty in the U.S. after setbacks, while big pharma companies show growing interest in cell and gene therapy. Five radiopharma biotechs are identified as potential buyout targets, and Trilink Biotechnologies introduces custom sets of mRNA for screening studies. Other news includes increased investment in cell and gene therapy, activist investor Starboard's stake in Pfizer, and Merck's success with Keytruda in head and neck cancer. AstraZeneca puts $2 billion towards heart disease drugs, Sanofi offloads a rare autoimmune drug, and AbbVie trims earnings guidance.
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