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Updated Oct 1, 2026

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SpyGlass Pharma Acquires AVS in $13M Deal to Secure IOL Manufacturing

SpyGlass Pharma acquires IOL manufacturer AVS for $13M, securing Phase 3 supply and expanding its drug-delivery lens portfolio.

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SpyGlass Pharma Acquires AVS in $13M Deal to Secure IOL Manufacturing
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60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Releases Tafenoquine Babesiosis Interim Data

60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals releases tafenoquine babesiosis interim data October 6, with no FDA-approved therapy currently existing for the indication.

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60 Degrees Pharmaceuticals Releases Tafenoquine Babesiosis Interim Data
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Regeneron Achieves Phase 2 COURAGE Trial Milestone Confirming Trevogrumab Preserves Muscle Mass During GLP-1 Weight Loss

Regeneron's COURAGE trial shows trevogrumab preserved up to 70% of muscle lost during semaglutide treatment, advancing plans for a Phase 2 combination trial.

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Regeneron Achieves Phase 2 COURAGE Trial Milestone Confirming Trevogrumab Preserves Muscle Mass During GLP-1 Weight Loss
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AbbVie Achieves 76-Week Repigmentation Data for Upadacitinib in Non-Segmental Vitiligo

AbbVie's 76-week Viti-Up data show rising repigmentation rates for upadacitinib in NSV, extending the regulatory and manufacturing dossier for the EU-approved JAK inhibitor.

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AbbVie Achieves 76-Week Repigmentation Data for Upadacitinib in Non-Segmental Vitiligo
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Cardinal Health Signs CVS Health Distribution Extension

Cardinal Health extends its pharmaceutical distribution agreement with CVS Health through June 2032 via a binding LOI, preserving existing supply chain scope.

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Cardinal Health Signs CVS Health Distribution Extension
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Integrated Process Solutions for Modern Manufacturing

Frederic Dietrich, Managing Director of Dec Group, discusses the evolution from powder handling to integrated process solutions, automation, and AI in pharma manufacturing.

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Integrated Process Solutions for Modern Manufacturing
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Lilly Retatrutide Phase 3 Trial Yields 20.8% Diabetes Weight Loss

Lilly's retatrutide delivers 20.8% weight loss in Phase 3, signalling a third high-volume incretin asset approaching the manufacturing pipeline.

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Lilly Retatrutide Phase 3 Trial Yields 20.8% Diabetes Weight Loss
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Roche Fenebrutinib Gets FDA Priority Review In Two MS Indications

FDA grants Roche Priority Review for fenebrutinib in RMS and PPMS, compressing CMC and manufacturing readiness timelines to six months.

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Roche Fenebrutinib Gets FDA Priority Review In Two MS Indications
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Acrotech Launches Topical PDE4 Inhibitor ADQUEY In US Via FDA Nod

Acrotech Biopharma launches ADQUEY, an FDA-approved non-steroidal PDE4 inhibitor topical, for adults and pediatric patients aged 2 and older in the US.

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Acrotech Launches Topical PDE4 Inhibitor ADQUEY In US Via FDA Nod
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Shilpa Biologicals Launches SB HiMax Biologics Speed Platform

Shilpa Biologicals launches SB HiMax, an integrated biologics development platform targeting compressed CDMO timelines for biotech sponsors.

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Shilpa Biologicals Launches SB HiMax Biologics Speed Platform
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Lilly Zepbound Beats Wegovy HD Weight Loss In 72-Week Trial

Lilly's 72-week data shows tirzepatide 15 mg outperforming semaglutide 7.2 mg by 4.5% in weight loss, intensifying GLP-1 capacity planning decisions.

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Lilly Zepbound Beats Wegovy HD Weight Loss In 72-Week Trial