Features

Lilly has been active on the M&A front with a series of biotech acquisitions totaling up to more than $20 billion in 2026 to date  What moves is the company making?

European policymakers reached a provisional agreement on the Critical Medicines Act, designed to strengthen the EU’s pharma manufacturing base. What is next?

Dr. Marty Makary stepped down this week as FDA Commissioner, marking the latest leadership change at the agency. What may be the policy implications for such a move?

How are small-molecule drugs faring in new drug approvals by FDA and among potential blockbuster contenders? DCAT Value Chain Insights takes an inside look.

The success of the GLP-1 agonists and related follow-on drugs has renewed interest in peptide-based drugs. Industry experts share their perspectives on the latest in peptide synthesis. 

As part of a broader initiative to make its inspectional resources efficient, FDA has launched a pilot for one-day inspectional assessments. What does the new program involve?

Novartis announced this week another leg in its $23-billion US capital investment plan—a new API manufacturing facility in North Carolina. Is the company’s manufacturing strategy aligning with its overall growth strategy?

Are rare-disease drugs still factoring into the growth strategies of the pharmaceutical majors? Which recent deals stand out? DCAT Value Chain Insights takes an inside look at the companies, products, and deals. 

Merck KGaA Chair and CEO Belén Garijo is coming on board as Sanofi’s new CEO next week, succeeding former CEO Paul Hudson, who stepped down in February. The company reported its first quarter results this week? What products—commercial and pipeline will drive growth?

Almost 40 European, national, and regional industry organizations have signed a joint position paper to support the European Union’s Biotech Act II, an initiative to boost capacity and innovation in biomanufacturing in the EU. What does it mean for the bio/pharma industry?