Tag: #pharmaceuticals

AstraZeneca Announces $50 Billion U.S. Expansion Amid Tariff Threats

AstraZeneca's $50B investment in U.S. manufacturing aims to offset potential tariffs, boosting local production and employment by 2030.

#astrazeneca, #tariffs, #usmanufacturing, #trumpadministration, #pharmaceuticals

Merck Acquires Verona Pharma in $10 Billion Deal to Boost Respiratory Portfolio

Merck's $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma enhances its respiratory market presence. Ohtuvayre, a novel COPD drug, is central to the deal.

#merck, #veronapharma, #acquisition, #respiratory, #pharmaceuticals

Varda Space Industries Secures $187M to Advance Microgravity Drug Manufacturing

Varda Space raises $187M to enhance space-based drug manufacturing with microgravity, promising improved pharmaceutical formulations.

#varda, #space, #pharmaceuticals, #microgravity, #funding

Merck Acquires Verona Pharma for $10 Billion to Boost Respiratory Portfolio

Merck acquires UK-based Verona Pharma for $10B, enhancing its respiratory treatments ahead of Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration.

#merck, #veronapharma, #acquisition, #pharmaceuticals, #respiratorydisease

FDA Launches New Program to Expedite Drug Approvals

FDA introduces new program to fast-track drug approvals, reducing review times for crucial medications to just 1-2 months.

#fda, #pharmaceuticals, #drugapprovals, #healthcare

FDA Launches Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Program to Speed Drug Reviews

FDA's CNPV program to fast-track drug reviews, aligning with national health priorities. Launching in 2025 as a pilot.

#fda, #drugreview, #health, #pharmaceuticals

Roche to Invest $50 Billion in U.S. Amid Trade Tensions

Roche announces $50 billion U.S. investment plan, aiming for 12,000 new jobs, amid trade tensions and potential tariffs.

#pharmaceuticals, #roche, #trade, #us, #jobs