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Updated Oct 22, 2026

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Dr. Reddy's Gains DCGI Approval for Zytorvi in Esophageal Cancer

Dr. Reddy's secures DCGI approval for Zytorvi in advanced esophageal cancer, expanding beyond its original NPC indication.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 21, 2026Read more
Dr. Reddy's Gains DCGI Approval for Zytorvi in Esophageal Cancer
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Achieve Reports 52-Week Cytisinicline Results at CHEST 2026

Achieve Life Sciences' ORCA-OL trial shows 39% quit rate at 52 weeks in placebo-prior patients, raising CMC and NDA readiness questions.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 21, 2026Read more
Achieve Reports 52-Week Cytisinicline Results at CHEST 2026
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AstraZeneca-Oracle AI Partnership Targets Faster Clinical Trials

AstraZeneca and Oracle partner on AI to cut clinical trial delays, with downstream implications for CMC timelines and regulatory submissions.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 21, 2026Read more
AstraZeneca-Oracle AI Partnership Targets Faster Clinical Trials
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Sutro Biopharma Doses First Patient in Phase 1 STRO-006 Trial

Sutro Biopharma doses first patient in Phase 1 STRO-006 trial, its DAR8 ITGB6-targeting ADC built on site-specific cell-free conjugation.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 21, 2026Read more
Sutro Biopharma Doses First Patient in Phase 1 STRO-006 Trial
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Unicycive Gains FDA Acceptance for OLC NDA Resubmission

FDA accepts Unicycive's OLC NDA resubmission as Class II with a March 25, 2027 PDUFA date, following a CMC vendor switch after two CRLs.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 21, 2026Read more
Unicycive Gains FDA Acceptance for OLC NDA Resubmission
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Abbott Plans to Spin Off Its $8.5B Nutrition Business by 2027

Abbott plans to spin off its $8.5B Nutrition unit by end-2027, separating 14 manufacturing sites into a standalone public company.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 21, 2026Read more
Abbott Plans to Spin Off Its $8.5B Nutrition Business by 2027
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Olympus Faces FDA Import Alert Over Quality System Violations

FDA issues Import Alert 89-04 against Olympus Medical Systems, blocking U.S. entry of six endoscopic device categories over unresolved Quality System violations.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 21, 2026Read more
Olympus Faces FDA Import Alert Over Quality System Violations
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Genentech Secures Regular FDA Approval for Pralsetinib

FDA converts pralsetinib to regular approval for RET fusion-positive NSCLC, setting a confirmatory trial benchmark for oncology regulatory teams.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 21, 2026Read more
Genentech Secures Regular FDA Approval for Pralsetinib
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Telix Wins FDA Approval for Pixclara and Announces ITM Merger

Telix gains FDA approval for Pixclara and announces ITM merger, reshaping radiopharmaceutical manufacturing scale and isotope supply chain resilience.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 21, 2026Read more
Telix Wins FDA Approval for Pixclara and Announces ITM Merger
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FDA Finalizes Guidance on Prescription Drug-Related Software

FDA finalizes guidance applying drug labeling authorities to software outputs disseminated by prescription drug and combination product sponsors.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 21, 2026Read more
FDA Finalizes Guidance on Prescription Drug-Related Software
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FDA Launches Plan to Expand Nonprescription Drug Access

FDA's structured Rx-to-OTC stakeholder engagement plan advances with a 2026 pilot program and forthcoming draft guidance on switch criteria.

Vaibhavi M.Oct 21, 2026Read more
FDA Launches Plan to Expand Nonprescription Drug Access