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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a key Merck drug trial, cheap Wegovy in China, and more

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patent expires in 2028. Keytruda is a cancer immunotherapy, which stimulates the immune system to attack tumor cells and is the best-selling medicine in the world. The subcutaneous injection could be given in a doctor’s office every six weeks, instead of requiring a 30-minute IV drip at the same interval.

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Govt provides updates on measures to encourage domestic manufacturing

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Under this scheme, high-value pharmaceutical products such as patented/off-patented drugs, biopharmaceuticals, complex generics, anti-cancer drugs, auto-immune drugs, orphan drugs etc. The scheme provides financial incentives for the manufacturing of notified products. PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals, with a financial outlay of Rs.

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N-FIS was developed to address a critical challenge in healthcare—needle phobia

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Additionally, we are expanding our regulatory approvals to enter international markets and are engaging with global health organisations to integrate needle-free technology into immunization programs, making injections safer and more accessible worldwide. billion in 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.16

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ASCO 2025: Vepdegestrant Shows Superiority to Fulvestrant in ER+/HER2- Advanced Breast Cancer

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months versus 2.1 The findings were presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, which was held in Chicago, Illinois.

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STAT+: Merck says study of under-the-skin version of Keytruda, a bid to extend the drug’s sales, succeeded

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patent expires in 2028. Keytruda is a cancer immunotherapy, which stimulates the immune system to attack tumor cells. It is the best-selling medicine in the world. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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RFK Jr axes vaccine advisory committee members

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has culled the 17 Biden-appointed members on the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a move observers warn is liable to further fuel the spread of vaccine-preventable illnesses. lev radin via Shutterstock.

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STAT+: Merck to acquire Harpoon Therapeutics for $680 million

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Merck announced Monday it will acquire Harpoon Therapeutics and its pipeline of immune-based cancer drugs for $680 million. That could come as soon as 2028. Keytruda, a PD-(L)1 inhibitor, works by turning off a “brake” on T cells, allowing roving immune cells to attack tumors.

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