MacroGenics dives as breast cancer drug shows small improvement

MacroGenics stock took a beating Tuesday, dropping far more than any other biotech on the iShares NASDAQ Biotechnology Index as the ASCO conference closed....

PhRMA’s DTC defense rolls out on airwaves and online

The move by PhRMA and its members to address calls for more transparency on drugs prices came to a head in October, when the trade...

From BIO meeting, Merck CEO backs capitalism, rebuts industry’s critics

In an era of criticism and scrutiny for biopharma companies, executives gathered at the 2019 BIO meeting have debated how the industry can push back...

In a first, pharma distributor and execs face criminal charges for role in opioid crisis

The RDC prosecution could serve as a warning to the drug distribution industry, potentially impacting litigation against the three largest players: McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and...
Known for its work in the field of messenger RNA therapeutics, BioNTech is looking for new ways to grow. Earlier this month, the private...
Brain cancers are among the most difficult to treat, as Tocagen's struggles follow late-stage study failures earlier this month from AbbVie and Bristol-Myers Squibb. The...
Hemophilia has become one of the most competitive battlegrounds in the emerging field of gene therapy. While BioMarin remains the frontrunner to market, a...

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Hunting productivity, drugmakers pitch new ‘pillars’ of R&D

SAN FRANCISCO — Developing new medicines isn't a resource-efficient endeavor. Estimates vary, but most molecules selected to begin clinical development won't end up on pharmacy...

Roche cancer drug the 3rd approved for pan-tumor use

Aimed at the molecular catalysts of tumor growth, targeted therapies are treatment mainstays across a wide range of cancer types. 

From BIO meeting, Merck CEO backs capitalism, rebuts industry’s...

In an era of criticism and scrutiny for biopharma companies, executives gathered at the 2019 BIO meeting have debated how the industry can push...

FTC demands could mean months-long delay for Roche-Spark deal

Roche's $4.8 billion takeout of gene therapy specialist Spark Therapeutics looked like a typical biopharma transaction — that is, until the Federal Trade Commission...

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CMS chief declines to provide details on Trump healthcare plan

The administration faces increasing pressure to release a concrete healthcare plan as Democratic presidential candidates are eager to keep the national conversation focused...

Roche cancer drug the 3rd approved for pan-tumor use

Aimed at the molecular catalysts of tumor growth, targeted therapies are treatment mainstays across a wide range of cancer types. 

Novo faces shareholder suit over insulin sales disclosures

Novo is best known for its insulin products like Levemir (insulin detemir) and Tresiba (insulin degludec), as well as other diabetes treatments like...

Celgene wins approval for drug key to Bristol buyout

Approval of Inrebic, which was previously known as fedratinib, is the first domino to fall in Bristol-Myers bet on Celgene's product pipeline. 

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