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Johnson & Johnson Gains EU Approval for IMAAVY (Nipocalimab) in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Johnson & Johnson secured European Commission approval for IMAAVY (nipocalimab), a pioneering FcRn-blocking monoclonal antibody used alongside standard therapy for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). This breakthrough covers adults and adolescents aged 12+ positive for anti-AChR or anti-MuSK antibodies, representing over 90% of antibody-positive gMG patients. By slashing immunoglobulin G levels, a core trigger of muscle weakness, chewing issues, swallowing problems, and spee
Sun Pharma Launches ILUMYA in India for Psoriasis Patients | iPharmaCenter
Sun Pharma Launches ILUMYA in India Sun Pharma has unveiled its globally recognized innovative medication, ILUMYA (Tildrakizumab), now available in India for managing moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. This advanced biologic therapy has garnered extensive acceptance among dermatologists in the United States and internationally as a reliable and safe option for treating this condition. Also read: Top pharmaceutical companies by revenues in 2025 Long-Term Efficacy of ILUMYA
US FDA Accepts AstraZeneca’s Baxdrostat for Priority Review in Resistant Hypertension
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted AstraZeneca’s New Drug Application (NDA) for baxdrostat under Priority Review , marking a key regulatory milestone for patients with hard‑to‑control or treatment‑resistant hypertension. The application seeks approval for baxdrostat as an add‑on therapy to existing antihypertensive treatments in adult patients whose blood pressure remains inadequately controlled despite standard care. Also read: Top 10 pharmaceutical c
FDA Approves Jaypirca for Relapsed or Refractory CLL/SLL Previously Treated with Covalent BTK Inhibitors | iPharmaCenter
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an expanded indication for Eli Lilly's Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib), making it the first and only non-covalent, reversible Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor approved to treat adults with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who have previously received covalent BTK inhibitor therapy. The approval also converts the company's December 2023 accelerated approval into a tradi
Best‑Selling Cancer Drugs 2025: Top 10 Brands, Uses and MOA | Best selling cancer drugs | 2025 | iPharmaCenter
BEST SELLING CANCER DRUGS | TOP ONCOLOGY DRUGS | 2025 Best‑Selling Cancer Drugs 2025: Top 10 Brands, Uses and MOA Rank Brand Revenues 1 Keytruda $ 23.3 billion 2 Darzalex $ 10.4 billion 3 Opdivo $ 7.4 billion 4 Tagrisso $ 5.4 billion 5 Imfinzi $ 4.3 billion 6 Verzenio $ 4.1 billion 7 Kisqali $ 3.5 billion 8 Tecentriq $ 3.3 billion 9 Ibrance $ 3.0 billion 10 Perjeta $ 2.9 billion In 2025, global oncology revenues continue to be dominated by immune checkpoint inhibitors and tar
Top 10 pharmaceutical companies by revenues | 2025 | iPharmaCenter
Top pharmaceutical companies by revenues in 2025. The revenues are captured from the official websites of pharmaceutical companies
Bristol Myers Squibb Extends Cobenfy Trial in Alzheimer’s Psychosis After DMC Recommendation | iPharmaCenter
Bristol Myers Squibb is extending enrollment in its pivotal ADEPT-2 Phase 3 trial of Cobenfy in psychosis associated with Alzheimer’s disease, following a review of site-level data and a recommendation from the study’s independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC). The company remains blinded to efficacy and safety outcomes from the study. Also read: Top pharmaceutical companies by revenues | 2025 Study continuation after data review During a blinded quality review of ADEPT-
Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) and Key 2026 Changes: What Dual Eligibles Need to Know During Medicare Enrollment | iPharmaCenter
Dual Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) are Medicare Advantage plans designed for individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, offering coordinated coverage that integrates medical, prescription, and supplemental benefits to address complex needs. These plans cover Medicare Parts A, B, and often D alongside Medicaid services like long-term care and behavioral health support, typically with low or no cost-sharing. UnderstandingD-SNPs for Dual Eligibles D-SNPs target "dual el
Eli Lilly Cuts Zepbound Prices on Single‑Dose Vials to Expand Obesity Drug Access in the US | iPharmaCenter
Eli Lilly has cut out‑of‑pocket prices for its obesity drug Zepbound in the United States, lowering the monthly cost of single‑dose vials for patients who pay cash through its LillyDirect platform in an effort to broaden access to tirzepatide. New Zepbound vial pricing and regular prices Under the updated Zepbound Self‑Pay Journey Program on LillyDirect, patients with a valid prescription can now obtain the starter 2.5 mg vial for about 299 dollars per month, down from rou
US–Swiss Tariff Cap Impact on Pharma: How the New US–Swiss Tariff Cap Shapes Pharma and Health Security
Switzerland’s new understanding with the US goes beyond a minor tariff tweak and directly touches the country’s role as a pharma and med‑tech hub. Under a November memorandum of understanding, Washington will cap the country‑specific additional tariff on Swiss goods at 15%, bringing Switzerland into line with the EU and EFTA - while key pharmaceutical products remain largely exempt from the surcharge but under continued scrutiny. What the Switzerland–United States deal doe
NICE’s New £35k/QALY Era: Ripple Effects for Australia’s PBS and Other HTA Markets | NICE Cost Effectiveness Threshold | iPharmaCenter
NICE’s decision to accept higher cost‑per‑QALY ratios is more than a technical parameter change; it reflects a domestic adjustment to a broader bargain the UK has struck with the United States to pay more for branded medicines in return for zero tariffs on British pharmaceutical exports. That combination of trade and health‑policy concessions is likely to shape how other tax‑funded health systems define value, manage finite drug budgets and approach negotiations with global m
NICE increased cost effectiveness threshold from £20,000-£30,000/QALY to £25,000-£35,000/QALY
The UK government announced on December 1, 2025, an increase in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) thresholds used to evaluate new medicines' cost-effectiveness for the National Health Service (NHS). NICE increased cost effectiveness threshold from £20,000-£30,000/QALY to £25,000-£35,000/QALY This adjustment raises the standard range from £20,000 - £30,000 per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained to £25,000 - £35,000 per QALY, aiming to foster in
CMS Launches ACCESS Outcome-Aligned Payment Model for High-Burden Chronic Conditions | iPharmaCenter
CMS has introduced the ACCESS (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) Model, a new 10‑year voluntary payment model in Original Medicare designed to expand technology‑supported care for people living with chronic diseases. The first performance period begins July 1, 2026, with applications due by April 1, 2026; applications submitted after that date will be considered for a January 1, 2027 start. What is the ACCESS Model? The ACCESS Model tests an outcom
FDA Clears Imfinzi as First Perioperative Immunotherapy for Resectable Gastric and GEJ Cancers | iPharmaCenter
FDA approved Imfinzi for perioperative use The U.S. FDA approved Imfinzi (durvalumab) as the first and only perioperative immunotherapy for adults with resectable stage II–IVA gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancers, in combination with FLOT chemotherapy before surgery, continued with FLOT plus Imfinzi after surgery, and followed by Imfinzi monotherapy. The decision was granted Priority Review and evaluated under the FDA’s Project Orbis framework, enabling coordin
EU clears Dupixent as first targeted CSU therapy in over a decade | iPharmaCenter
Dupixent (dupilumab) has been approved in the European Union as the first targeted therapy in more than a decade for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in patients 12 years and older whose disease remains uncontrolled on standard antihistamines and who are naïve to anti‑IgE therapy. This decision offers a new first‑line biologic option for an estimated 270,000 adolescents and adults in the EU with CSU inadequately controlled by H1 antihistamines. Also read: Top 10 pharmace
FDA Greenlights Kygevvi as Pioneering Therapy for Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency in Adults and Kids | iPharmaCenter
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has endorsed Kygevvi (doxecitine and doxribtimine) oral powder, marking the inaugural authorized remedy for thymidine kinase 2 deficiency (TK2d) among grown-ups and young patients showing signs by age 12 or earlier. Developed by UCB, the drug targets a devastating mitochondrial disorder previously limited to symptom management alone. Grasping TK2d Challenges TK2d represents a scarce inherited condition disrupting mitochondrial DNA produ
China NMPA Approves Pfizer’s Matazisimab (You Ruiting) for Routine Prophylaxis in Hemophilia Patients with Inhibitors | iPharmaCenter
China’s NMPA has approved Pfizer’s matazisimab (You Ruiting) for routine prophylaxis in hemophilia A or B patients with inhibitors, backed by pivotal BASIS data
CMS Projects Billions in Future Savings for Seniors; Maximum Fair Price (MFP) Negotiation Policy Originated Under Biden Administration | iPharmaCenter
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a projected net savings of 44%, or $12 billion, on 15 widely used drugs for cancer and other chronic conditions, building on efforts to make prescriptions more affordable for Medicare beneficiaries. Under the Maximum Fair Price (MFP) negotiation policy, established as part of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, CMS has negotiated lower prices for high-cost drugs, with these new prices set to take ef
CMS Introduces Proposed Rule to Elevate Quality and Access in Medicare Advantage and Part D | iPharmaCenter
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new policies for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D plans, aiming to improve quality, boost access, and support innovative benefit designs. The 2027 draft rule details significant changes to the Star Ratings system and invites public comments on how to further modernize Medicare Advantage for both beneficiaries and taxpayers. Also read: Top 10 pharmaceutical companies by revenues Under these proposed u
NICE Approves Autolus’ Obe-cel CAR-T Therapy for Adults with Rare Blood Cancer | iPharmaCenter
Hundreds of adults in England living with a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer could soon access a potentially life-saving therapy, following new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). NICE has recommended obecabtagene autoleucel, also known as obe-cel or Aucatzyl, for routine NHS use in patients aged 26 and over with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). The decision marks an important step forward for
Novartis Receives FDA Approval for Itvisma, Expanding Access to Gene Replacement Therapy for People of All Ages Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
East Hanover, N.J., [November 24, 2025] - Novartis announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec) for the treatment of children two years and older, as well as adolescents and adults living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) with a confirmed mutation in the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene. This approval makes Itvisma the first and only gene replacement therapy available for this broad population of people a
The Pharma Top 10: Highest Revenue Drugs of 2025 (Official Sales Data & Analysis) | Top selling pharmaceutical drugs | iPharmaCenter
Get the definitive ranking of the top-selling pharmaceutical drugs by global revenue in 2025. See which blockbusters—from Keytruda to the GLP-1 therapies like Ozempic and Mounjaro—are leading the market and driving record sales in Oncology and Immunology.
Germany Signals Major Health System Overhaul as Minister Warken Warns of Growing Deficits | iPharmaCenter
Germany’s Federal Health Minister Nina Warken has signaled significant reforms to the country’s healthcare system, stressing that structural changes are unavoidable as statutory health insurance (GKV) faces mounting financial pressure
FDA Approves KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX in Combination with Padcev as Perioperative Treatment for Cisplatin-Ineligible Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer | iPharmaCenter
Merck announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and Keytruda Qlex (pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa) in combination with Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) for the perioperative treatment of adults with muscle‑invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) who are ineligible for cisplatin‑based chemotherapy. The regimen includes neoadjuvant therapy before surgery followed by adjuvant treatment after cystectomy. These approvals mark the
Novartis hopes its cancer drugs drive revenues until 2030 | iPharmaCenter
Novartis has released new financial targets, forecasting annual sales growth of 5–6% at constant currencies from 2025 through 2030. This updated mid-term outlook extends the recent upward revision for 2024–2029, now set at a 6% constant currency compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Also read: Top pharmaceutical companies by revenues | 2025 The company anticipates growth in its oncology business to play a key role in driving revenue. Novartis has lifted the peak sales projectio
Roche’s Giredestrant Leads the Way as First Oral SERD to Improve Outcomes in Early Breast Cancer | iPharmaCenter
Roche recently disclosed promising findings from the phase III lidERA Breast Cancer trial, where their experimental oral drug, giredestrant, showed a significant improvement in invasive disease-free survival compared to standard endocrine therapies. This study involved over 4,100 patients diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer characterized by oestrogen receptor-positive (ER+), HER2-negative tumors. The trial’s interim analysis revealed that giredestrant not only met but su
FDA Approves Epkinly in Combination with Rituximab and Lenalidomide for Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma | iPharmaCenter
AbbVie has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Epkinly (epcoritamab) administered subcutaneously in combination with rituximab and lenalidomide (EPKINLY + R2) for adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) who have received at least one prior systemic therapy. This newly approved regimen is the first and only bispecific antibody combination therapy available for this patient population. The approval was granted base
American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence | Chicago | 2025 | iPharmaCenter
Bristol Myers Squibb Bristol Myers Squibb Unveils Promising Sotyktu Results for Psoriatic Arthritis and Lupus at ACR Conference Bristol Myers Squibb has unveiled new data from late-breaking clinical studies highlighting the promise of Sotyktu (deucravacitinib) in treating both psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). These findings, from the pivotal Phase 3 POETYK PsA-1 trial and integrated Phase 2 PAISLEY-SLE and long-term extension studies. Psoriati
Novo Nordisk Acquires Akero Therapeutics for $4.7 Billion, Expanding Its MASH Portfolio with First-in-Class FGF21 Analogue
Novo Nordisk, has taken a significant step in expanding its innovative portfolio by announcing the acquisition of Akero Therapeutics, a clinical-stage company specializing in treatments for serious metabolic diseases. This deal, valued at approximately $4.7 billion cash with a potential additional $0.5 billion pending regulatory approval, aims to enhance Novo Nordisk’s pipeline for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), one of the most rapidly growing obesit
FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson’s Simponi (golimumab) as the First Monthly Maintenance Therapy for Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis
Johnson & Johnson achieved a milestone on October 7, 2025, as the U.S. FDA approved Simponi (golimumab) for pediatric patients aged at least 2 years and weighing at least 15 kg, living with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). This regulatory win makes Simponi the first biologic approved for children in this patient group that can be administered on a once-monthly schedule-helping young patients manage a complex disease with far fewer treatment disruptions.
Daiichi Sankyo Advances Breast Cancer Portfolio Expansion with ENHERTU approaval in Japan and DATROWAY's positive study
Daiichi Sankyo has made significant strides in oncology research and care, announcing several developments in the first week of October. The company filed for regulatory approval of Enhertu as a first-line therapy for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, combining it with pertuzumab to target aggressive, treatment-resistant tumors. In the U.S., the FDA accepted a supplemental application for a unique regimen offering Enhertu followed by THP before surgery, aiming to im
Novartis Ushers in a New Era with FDA Approval of Rhapsido (Remibrutinib) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
On September 30, Novartis announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Rhapsido (remibrutinib) for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). This innovative therapy is the first oral, targeted BTK inhibitor designed exclusively for CSU- a condition marked by unpredictable outbreaks of hives and severe itching, adversely affecting millions
AbbVie's Latest Clinical Trial for Alopecia Areata Shows Positive Results | iPharmaCenter
AbbVie announced positive topline results from its second Phase 3 UP-AA trial for the alopecia areata treatment, Rinvoq (upadacitinib). The study showed that both the 15 mg and 30 mg doses of the drug met the primary endpoint, leading to significant scalp hair regrowth in a large percentage of patients after 24 weeks. A key finding from the trial was the significant difference in outcomes compared to placebo. At week 24, 45.2% of patients on the 15 mg dose and 55.0% of those
FDA Clears Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy for MASH Treatment | iPharmaCenter
FDA approved Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy for MASH Treatment
FDA Approves GSK’s Nucala for COPD Patients with Eosinophilic Inflammation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved GSK’s biologic therapy, Nucala (mepolizumab), as an add-on maintenance treatment...
Top Drug Launches to Watch in 2025 | iPharmaCenter
Most Anticipated New Drug Launches of 2025 The pharmaceutical industry is set for another groundbreaking year in 2025, with several...
Novartis Strengthens Cardiovascular Portfolio with $3.1 Billion Anthos Therapeutics Acquisition | iPharmaCenter
Novartis has announced plans to acquire Anthos Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in cardiovascular treatments, for...
Top selling drugs of 2024 | Best selling drugs of 2024 | iPharmaCenter
Top selling drugs of 2024 Sl No Brand Q1 Revenues 1 Keytruda $29.5 billion 2 Ozempic $16.7 billion 3 Dupixent $13.4 billion 4 Eliquis $...
AstraZeneca's ADC Enhertu is now approved in US for HR-positive, HER2-low or ultra low breast cancer | iPharmaCenter
AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo have announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Enhertu (trastuzumab...
European Drug Approvals | CHMP Positive Opinions | January 2025 | iPharmaCenter
CHMP gave a positive opinion for treating BMS' cell-therapy Breyanzi for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma Bristol Myers Squibb...
Top pharmaceutical companies by revenues in 2024 | Biggest Pharma of 2024 | Top Pharma profits | iPharmaCenter
TOP PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES BY REVENUES IN 2024 | BIGGEST PHARMA OF 2024 Sl No Company Q1 Q2 Q3 Total Best selling products 1 JOHNSON AND JOHNSON $21.8 $43.8 $66.1 $88.8 Stelara, Darzalex, Imbruvica 2 ROCHE $15.8 $34.8 $51.9 $66.4 Ocrevus, Perjeta, Tecentriq, Hemlibra, Kadcyla, Alecensa, Mabthera/Rituxan 3 PFIZER $14.9 $28.2 $45.9 $63 Comirnaty, Paxlovid, Prevenar 13, Ibrance, Eliquis 4 MERCK $14.0 $28.4 $43.4 $57 Keytruda, Lagevrio, Januvia, Gardasil/Gardasil9 5 ABBVIE $12.
Roche’s Itovebi Combination Therapy Shows Significant Survival Benefit in Advanced PIK3CA-mutated, HR-positive, HER2-negative Breast Cancer | iPharmaCenter
Roche has announced that its investigational drug, Itovebi (inavolisib), in combination with palbociclib and fulvestrant, has...
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium | iPharmaCenter
Pfizer's Targeted Therapy Shows Promising Results for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer with BRAF V600E Mutation Pfizer has shared positive...
Sarclisa Receives EU Approval as First Anti-CD38 Therapy for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients Ineligible for Transplant
Sanofi announced that Sarclisa (isatuximab) has been approved by the European Union (EU) for use in combination with the standard-of-care...
Novo Nordisk Unveils Promising Higher-Dose Semaglutide Results for Obesity After CagriSema Setback | iPharmaCenter
Novo Nordisk has announced promising results from its STEP UP phase 3b trial, revealing that a 7.2 mg dose of semaglutide administered...
AbbVie and Simcere Zaiming Collaborate to Develop Innovative Treatment for Multiple Myeloma | iPharmaCenter
In a strategic move to advance cancer therapeutics, AbbVie and Simcere Zaiming, a subsidiary of Simcere Pharmaceutical Group, have...
FDA Approves Omvoh for Crohn’s Disease, Expanding Its Reach in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment | iPharmaCenter
Eli Lilly has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Omvoh (mirikizumab) as a treatment for...
Johnson & Johnson Expands Neuroscience Portfolio with Acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies | iPharmaCenter
Johnson & Johnson has announced a step in bolstering its leadership in neuroscience with the acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, a...
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference 2025 | Novartis | Merck | News | Updates
GSK Showcases Strong Growth and Future Innovations at JP Morgan 2025 Healthcare Conference At the 2025 JP Morgan Healthcare Conference,...
Sanofi Reports Positive Results for Subcutaneous Sarclisa, Aiming to Strengthen Competition with Darzalex | iPharmaCenter
New Subcutaneous Formulation of Sarclisa Achieves Key Objectives in IRAKLIA Phase 3 Study for Multiple Myeloma A subcutaneous (SC)...
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