China: The Innovation Factor Coming Into Play
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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?

Oncology Drug Market: The Ups and Downs 
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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?

Lilly Continues Biotech Acquisition Spree
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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?

Shoring up API Mfg & Supply in Europe
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European policymakers reached a provisional agreement on the Critical Medicines Act, designed to strengthen the EU’s pharma manufacturing base. What is next?

FDA: The Changing of the Guard: What May Be Next?
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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?

What’s Trending: Small-Molecule Drugs
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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 Making of a Molecule: Peptide Synthesis 
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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. 

FDA Launches 1-Day Inspections Pilot
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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?

Manufacturing Insights: Novartis’ Next Move
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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?

Finding a Niche: Rare-Disease Drugs & Deal-Making
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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.