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Updated Aug 21, 2026

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Cadila Pharma Appoints Surender Narain Singh as VP of Business Development

Cadila Pharma appoints Surender Narain Singh as VP of Business Development, signalling a push into regulated export markets.

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Cadila Pharma Appoints Surender Narain Singh as VP of Business Development
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Johnson & Johnson Wins EU Approval for Teclistamab Combo in Myeloma

EC approves J&J's teclistamab plus daratumumab for second-line RRMM, backed by Phase 3 OS data, raising supply and GMP implications for combination biologics.

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Johnson & Johnson Wins EU Approval for Teclistamab Combo in Myeloma
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Ipsen Acquires Kartos Therapeutics, Adding Navtemadlin to Oncology Pipeline

Ipsen closes Kartos Therapeutics acquisition, adding Phase III MDM2 inhibitor navtemadlin for myelofibrosis to its oncology pipeline.

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Ipsen Acquires Kartos Therapeutics, Adding  Navtemadlin to Oncology Pipeline
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AuroPeptides Clears FDA Inspection With Just One Observation

AuroPeptides cleared a USFDA inspection with one minor observation, initiating corrective action during the inspection itself.

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AuroPeptides Clears FDA Inspection With Just One Observation
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Abbott Settles 2,000 NEC Claims for $670M, Shifts Legal Strategy

Abbott settles ~2,000 NEC claims for $670M; learned intermediary doctrine rulings reshape labeling defense strategy for specialty products.

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Abbott Settles 2,000 NEC Claims for $670M, Shifts Legal Strategy
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Tilray Expands Annual Cannabis Production Capacity to 275 Tonnes Across Quebec and Portugal

Tilray scales medical cannabis output to 275 tonnes annually, with EU-GMP certification for its Quebec site targeted within 12 months.

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Tilray Expands Annual Cannabis Production Capacity to 275 Tonnes Across Quebec and Portugal
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FibroBiologics Secures Australian Patent Acceptance for Cannabidiol-Fibroblast Combination in Disc Degeneration

IP Australia accepts FibroBiologics' patent on cannabidiol-fibroblast combination therapy for degenerative disc disease, extending its IP estate into Asia-Pacific.

Vaibhavi M.Aug 20, 2026Read more
FibroBiologics Secures Australian Patent Acceptance for Cannabidiol-Fibroblast Combination in Disc Degeneration
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Genentech Invests $750M in Hillsboro Fill-Finish Facility to Expand U.S. Device Manufacturing

Genentech commits $750M to a flexible fill-finish device facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, targeting commercial operations by 2031.

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Genentech Invests $750M in Hillsboro Fill-Finish Facility to Expand U.S. Device Manufacturing
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PacBio Launches SPRQ-Nx Chemistry on Vega Benchtop System with 21 CFR Part 11 Audit Logging

PacBio ships SPRQ-Nx for Vega, adding 21 CFR Part 11 audit logging and 90 Gb HiFi yield to benchtop long-read sequencing.

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PacBio Launches SPRQ-Nx Chemistry on Vega Benchtop System with 21 CFR Part 11 Audit Logging
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Optimal Balance Pharmacy Recalls Compounded Glutathione Vials After Elevated Endotoxin Levels Detected

Optimal Balance Pharmacy recalls one lot of compounded glutathione 200 mg/mL multi-dose vials after internal testing found elevated bacterial endotoxin levels.

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Optimal Balance Pharmacy Recalls Compounded Glutathione Vials After Elevated Endotoxin Levels Detected
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Ultragenyx Gains FDA Accelerated Approval for Genglycos in GSD1a, First-Ever Gene Therapy for the Disease

FDA grants accelerated approval to Ultragenyx's Genglycos, the first gene therapy for GSD1a, based on a 48-week surrogate endpoint trial.

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Ultragenyx Gains FDA Accelerated Approval for Genglycos in GSD1a, First-Ever Gene Therapy for the Disease