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Eli Lilly wins FDA approval for weight loss pill, tees up Novo rivalry

Lilly’s product, known under the brand name Foundayo, has a clear route to early blockbuster status.

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ACC 2026: dulaglutide promotes coronary plaque stabilisation in patients with T2D

New data presented at ACC 2026 suggests that dulaglutide may be doing something far more dramatic than managing diabetes: it may be stabilising coronary plaques from the inside out.

Biocytogen and Sihuan partner to advance new therapeutics for weight loss

The collaboration will focus on advanced therapies, including weight loss.

Merck KGaA acquires JSR chromatography business

The acquisition will add Belgium-based chromatography operations and a team of over 50 employees to Merck.

Eli Lilly outlays $7.8bn to acquire sleep drug biotech Centessa

Whether the deal reaches its full value hinges on US regulatory milestones for Centessa’s lead candidate, cleminorexton.

Biogen uplifts rare disease pipeline with $5.6bn Apellis buyout

This acquisition will add Syfovre and Empaveli to Biogen’s portfolio of medicines.

Telomir seeks FDA approval for Telomir-1 to treat breast cancer

Pending IND clearance, Telomir aims to start a Phase I/II clinical trial with Telomir-1 as oral treatment.