Merck, a prominent science and technology company, convened its 29th Annual General Meeting virtually today. With a significant majority, shareholders approved all items on the agenda, including the proposed dividend of €2.20 per share. Furthermore, the meeting saw the election…
Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) has announced its forthcoming submission of a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for teprotumumab. Teprotumumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody and targeted inhibitor of the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R), is aimed at…
The American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference, scheduled from May 17-22 in San Diego, will host the unveiling of twenty-five abstracts featuring both approved and investigational medicines from Sanofi. Among the highlights are presentations on Dupixent® (dupilumab), developed in collaboration…
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) has announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the approval of Opdivo® (nivolumab) combined with cisplatin and gemcitabine as the first-line treatment for…
Voydeya (danicopan) Receives EU Approval as Supplemental Treatment for Adults with PNH and Residual Hemolytic Anemia Voydeya (danicopan) has gained approval in the European Union (EU) to be used alongside ravulizumab or eculizumab for managing adult patients with paroxysmal nocturnal…
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 4519) has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given approval for Alecensa® (alectinib), an anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor, to be used as an adjuvant treatment subsequent to tumor resection for…
Viatris, a leading global healthcare company, has announced the appointment of Corinne Le Goff as its Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Le Goff brings over 25 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, having successfully led and nurtured…
BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235) has received FDA approval for TEVIMBRA® (tislelizumab-jsgr) as a monotherapy for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) who have undergone prior systemic chemotherapy not including a PD-(L)1…
Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RVNC) has unveiled significant insights into DAXXIFY® for the treatment of cervical dystonia at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) annual meeting, running from April 13-18, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. The presentations, ASPEN-1 and ASPEN-OLS (open…
Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) has announced the approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the supplemental new drug application for Onivyde® (irinotecan liposome injection) in combination with oxaliplatin, fluorouracil, and leucovorin (NALIRIFOX) as a first-line therapy…
The Hague, April 10, 2024—In a significant milestone for their enduring partnership, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Netherlands convened to discuss shared priorities and the alignment of strategic goals. This meeting underscored the Netherlands’ steadfast dedication to global…
Today, Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, “Astellas”) announced an anticipated booking of approximately ¥70.0 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023. This booking pertains to an impairment loss for intangible assets and a…