Drug Development

Merck licenses SciBrunch's preclinical KRAS G12D inhibitor for $2.13B, raising tech transfer and scale-up questions for oral cancer drug development.

Content on PharmTech.com this week ranged from fundamentals on the use of digital pathology in drug development, discussions on the use of AI in pharma, and regulatory actions impacting the industry.

The FDA approves Lilly's once-weekly insulin efsitora for type 2 diabetes, raising Fc-fusion manufacturing, high-concentration pen, and capacity questions.

The EC has approved AstraZeneca's Trixeo Aerosphere as the first single-inhaler triple-combination therapy for asthma in the EU, based on phase e data showing improved lung function and fewer severe exacerbations in patients uncontrolled on standard ICS/LABA treatment.

In this episode of Pharma Fundamentals, Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw, senior veterinary pathologist at Charles River, provides an introduction to the use of digital pathology in drug development.

Swedish biotech companies have a broad and varied product pipeline that is attracting attention from venture capitalists and pharmaceutical companies.

The agency issued a direct final rule that supports the use of innovative testing methods to limit the use of animals and maintain existing safety standards.

The FDA approves Inluriyo-Verzenio combo for ESR1-mutated breast cancer; EMBER-3 data double PFS, with supply chain and diagnostics implications for manufacturers.

This week, the FDA opened applications for its Expedited IND Pilot, quality experts presented at the PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference, and Hovione expanded its spray drying capacity.

Christy Owings, Thermo Fisher, explains clinical trial supply chain risks in Latin America, importer-of-record strategy, AI, and eCOA delays.

Andrew Parker, PhD, executive drug development consultant, Quotient Sciences, explains how AI is integrated into pharmaceutical development.

The recently opened NJ spray drying facility doubles capacity for amorphous solid dispersions, addressing solubility limits in roughly 70% of small-molecule pipelines.

FDA opens applications for its Expedited IND Pilot, pairing sponsors with qualified research institutions to test rolling CMC review ahead of first-in-human trials.

2026 approvals, clinical data, and licensing deals are advancing subcutaneous biologics, reducing patient burden, and reshaping biopharma drug strategy.

Sanofi will transfer 20 mature medicines and three manufacturing sites to Cheplapharm for a 26.4% equity stake, closing by Q3 2027.

Andrew Parker, PhD, executive drug development consultant, Quotient Sciences, explains that developing a molecule requires a holistic view of its chemical, physical, and biological properties.

On PharmTech.com this week, coverage of upcoming events continued, experts continued to discuss the use of AI in pharma, and validation in oral solid dosage product production was emphasized.

Christy Owings, Thermo Fisher, on why early supply chain partnership and site visits prevent costly eCOA and clinical trial delays.

Christy Owings, Thermo Fisher, on how AI complements clinical supply chain expertise, streamlines site logistics, and tracks shifting biotech markets.

Christy Owings, Thermo Fisher, speaks on why importer of record strategy and vetted local partners are key to reliable clinical trial supply chains.

Christy Owings, Thermo Fisher, discusses how customs delays and import complexity risk clinical trial supply chains in Latin America.

This week saw predictive modeling, microstructure intelligence, a CAR T-cell safety pause, and major licensing deals reshape pharma manufacturing.

The FDA approves zilganersen, the first disease-modifying Alexander disease therapy, offering rare disease developers a trial design and RNA delivery model.

PharmTech spoke with Tara Dougal, event director for pharma at Informa Markets, about what’s new for CPHI Milan this year, including 4 new zones and a Sustainability Summit.

Effective modeling and simulation can reduce physical experimental requirements, ASD development risks, and time to market.