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FDA has selected seven companies to participate in the agency’s PreCheck Pilot Program, a new initiative designed to incentivize US-based pharma manufacturing and facilitate operational readiness of greenfield facilities. Which companies were selected, and what does the program entail?

FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has approved 24 new drugs thus far in 2026. Which companies and drug candidates have crossed the finish line, and how is the product mix between small molecules and biologics faring?

In a planned succession, Julie Kim took the helm at Takeda as President and CEO with former President and CEO Christophe Weber stepping down following a 12-year tenure. The company faces a transitional period as it seeks to return to growth. What’s the plan?

FDA’s Emerging Technology Program, a collaborative program between the agency and industry, aims to facilitate bio/pharma companies’ adoption of new manufacturing technologies, including continuous manufacturing. Where do things stand?

GPL-1s for treating Type 2 diabetes and obesity have been a key growth driver for the bio/pharma industry as well as for CDMOs of injectables, but will the entry of oral GLP-1s and related drugs put a damper on growth prospects for injectables? What is the expected market penetration?

Delivering value beyond product and price is crucial for CDMOs and suppliers to gain a competitive edge with their bio/pharma customers, but are the buy and sell side aligned in what constitutes value? The latest DCAT Benchmarking & Research study provides key insights.

At the mid-point in 2026, how are small-molecule CDMOs faring? Larger CDMOs are faring well while CDMOs in early-stage capabilities face some headwinds with more challenging biotech financing

What companies are topping biotech IPOs in 2026? Parabilis Medicines with a focus on alpha-helical peptides and Kailera Therapeutics specializing in GLP-1s and related drugs for obesity are leading the way. By Patricia Van…

Pfizer’s $10.5-billion partnering deal with China’s Innovent Biologics is the latest deal between the bio/pharmaceutical majors and China-based innovator drug companies. Is China becoming a force in innovation?

ASCO’s Annual Meeting, held this week in Chicago, is when bio/pharma companies highlight the most promising in their cancer drug pipelines and portfolios. What is the outlook for the global oncology drug market?