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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 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.

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.

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