Vaccines generally are one of the few areas in pharmaceutical development where government incentives, science, and intellectual property are in alignment to favor commercialization. This is particularly true for flu vaccine, where recent events have drawn the attention of government and Big Pharma. That, plus the advent of new adjuvant technology and innovative manufacturing methods, signals opportunity for new players.
Seven influenza vaccines are now approved for immunization and distribution in the US, including one for avian flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that based on current manufacturing trends, the six manufacturers of seasonal influenza vaccines will supply a record 132 million doses for the 2007-2008 flu season.
That’s a much different picture compared with just over three years ago, when there were only three flu vaccine products:...
Merck’s immuno-oncology blockbuster was the world’s best-selling drugs by revenues for the second year in a row, with an almost $12bn lead over its closest rival, Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 drug Ozempic.
The company will ramp up manufacturing of its Jynneos vaccine to meet demand in worst-affected African countries and stockpiling richer nations.
Serum Institute is working on an mpox vaccine while other Indian firms are weighing options after the WHO sounded an alert and a new case was reported in neighboring Pakistan. Scrip looks at factors that could favor development and/or manufacture of an mpox vaccine at Indian majors.
Linvoseltamab has missed out on an August US approval, but Regeneron remains confident it will emerge as the best-in-class BCMAxCD3 bispecific therapy.
Companies stand a better chance of securing public reimbursement in Mexico for innovative medicines if they understand changing approaches to healthcare. The shift means the emergence of managed entry agreements and a focus on economic impact, explains AMIIF, Mexico's research-based pharmaceutical industry association.
Novartis’s APMA chief outlines the company’s tailored approach to deliver long-term outcomes, novel access solutions via innovative financing options and shape the CVD disease ecosystem in the extraordinarily diverse region. Partnering to build AI infrastructure is another key prong.
A court order encompassing funding, drug pricing, clinical trials and overall policy implementation aspects is expected to bring about a paradigm shift in the treatment of rare diseases in India. Sarepta, Roche and Sanofi are among the key players that have been part of pricing discussions.
