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Sanofi investment to enhance antibody bioproduction in France
This bioproduction investment in Lyon, France supports Sanofi in its goals to lead in the immunology sector.
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Sanofi plant to help secure EU insulin supply
The planned €1.3 billion investment will result in the new German facility replacing the company’s existing insulin production plants.
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From biologics to small molecules – the shift in biopharma’s revenue growth
Biopharma companies that experienced strong revenue growth due to COVID-19 drug sales have been overtaken by companies that developed obesity drugs in 2023, GlobalData suggests.
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New US fill finish facility receives $4.1 billion investment
Novo Nordisk plans to allocate $6.8 billion towards production to expand its overall US manufacturing capacity.
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Innovating small molecule injectables: market forecast to 2033
Key trends in the global small molecule injectable drugs market up to 2033 include advancements in technology, drug delivery systems and fast-track approvals of new drug formulations, research predicts.
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Generics propelling pharmaceutical parenteral packaging market
Preference for small molecule prefilled syringes and a greater demand for prefilled insulin syringes for diabetes is driving growth of the pharmaceutical parenteral packaging market, a report states.
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Semaglutide could provide novel dual benefit in diabetes and kidney disease
The new data suggests Novo Nordisk’s small molecule treatment semaglutide could become the first GLP-1 treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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New approach for synthesis of oligonucleotide conjugates
Researchers from Aarhus University and Novo Nordisk have discovered a new synthesis method for oligonucleotide conjugates, marking a step forward in development of more targeted RNA medicines.
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Common drug could facilitate “huge step-change” in managing type 1 diabetes
A common rheumatoid arthritis drug can suppress the progression of type 1 diabetes, research shows, making it the first disease-modifying, oral treatment of its kind for the condition.
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Roche to advance novel obesity and diabetes treatments
The assets Roche will gain rights to through its planned acquisition of Carmot Therapeutics include several incretin treatments with best-in-class potential in obesity and diabetes.
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Novo Nordisk to expand French production facilities
Using an investment of more than €2.1 billion, a planned expansion at one of Novo Nordisk’s strategic production sites will include additions such as aseptic production and the extension of its Quality Control Laboratory.
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Eli Lilly reveals plans for new high-tech parenteral manufacturing site
Once operational in 2027, Eli Lilly’s new $2.5 billion German manufacturing site will play a vital role in supporting the company’s incretin supply.
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NICE recommends new type 2 diabetes treatment
A safer alternative to current first line therapies has been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as a new treatment option for type 2 diabetes.
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Novo Nordisk makes $1 billion acquisition agreement
Under a $1 billion acquisition agreement, Novo Nordisk A/S will investigate a potential first-in-class small molecule CB1 receptor blocker as a treatment for obesity.
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EPR Podcast 20 – RNAi Therapeutics – Paul Nioi, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
In this podcast, Paul Nioi, Vice President of Discovery and Translational Research at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals discusses the clinical development and manufacturing of RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics.
