Johnson & Johnson CAPLYTA Bipolar Mania Study Shows Significant and Rapid Improvement
Johnson & Johnson has reported pivotal Phase 3 findings for CAPLYTA (lumateperone) in bipolar mania, with the study showing significant and rapid improvement in manic symptoms.
Novartis Cosentyx PMR Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for Polymyalgia Rheumatica in Europe
Novartis has received a positive CHMP opinion recommending European marketing authorization for Cosentyx (secukinumab) in adults with polymyalgia rheumatica, based on Phase III REPLENISH data showing sustained remission and steroid-sparing effects.
Novo Sogroya CHMP Opinion: EMA Recommends Once-Weekly Somapacitan for Idiopathic Short Stature
Novo receives a positive CHMP opinion for once-weekly Sogroya® (somapacitan) to treat children with idiopathic short stature in Europe.
Novo: FREHEMGO Haemophilia A Prophylaxis Wins Positive CHMP Opinion for EU Approval
Novo has secured a positive CHMP opinion for FREHEMGO® (denecimig) to treat haemophilia A in adults and children, offering the first FVIIIa mimetic with once-monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly dosing options in a pre-filled pen.
Clinical Trial Failures 2026: AstraZeneca, Novartis and Kyowa Kirin Report a Wave of Phase 2 and Phase 3 Setbacks
Three major drugmakers disclosed missed primary endpoints within days of each other in September 2026 — here’s what went wrong, who it affects, and what it signals about pharma R&D.
Charles River Laboratories Accelerates Drug Development with Charles River Rapid Cell Banking Platform
Charles River Laboratories launches its NGS-enabled rapid cell banking platform, cutting production timelines by 40% through automated rapid microbiological testing and in vitro characterization.
Gilead Accelerates Global Access Strategy for Gilead Once-Yearly Lenacapavir in HIV Prevention Push
Gilead Sciences accelerates global access planning for investigational once-yearly lenacapavir, expanding royalty-free generic licensing across 120 high-incidence countries alongside Phase 3 PURPOSE 365 trials.
Novo – Anthropic Claude Science Partnership Targets Faster Drug Discovery
Novo and Anthropic announced a September 16, 2026 collaboration pairing Claude Science with Novo’s R&D teams to tackle drug discovery challenges and strengthen AI-driven software engineering, with financial terms undisclosed.
Amgen IMDELLTRA Monitoring Time Cut to 6-8 Hours as FDA Approves Label Update for ES-SCLC
The FDA has approved a label update cutting Amgen IMDELLTRA monitoring time for the first two doses from 22-24 hours to 6-8 hours, a change aimed at easing treatment burden for ES-SCLC patients in community oncology settings.
Novo Nordisk Rebrand: Company Unveils ‘Novo’ Name and ‘Lasting Health Starts Now’ Platform
The Novo Nordisk rebrand introduces the single ‘Novo’ brand name, a ‘Lasting Health Starts Now’ platform, and a new culture framework called The Novo Way, unveiled by CEO Mike Doustdar ahead of the company’s 21 September Capital Markets Day in London.