What’s at stake for Bayer in its Supreme Court showdown?

A key case being heard by the Supreme Court could help the large pharma put its Roundup litigation to rest.

By Kelly Bilodeau • March 16, 2026

340B: When the safest move can feel like no move at all. Why “waiting” is no longer a viable strategy

As 340B spend is surges, manufacturers need claims-level visibility to manage risk.

By Angie Franks, CEO of Kalderos • March 16, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

Artificial intelligence & machine learning

After years of excited buzz around the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning, pharma has begun to realize the true implications and potential value of these technologies.

By PharmaVoice staff

Keytruda’s reign continues; pharma’s megadeal drought

Merck & Co.’s landmark cancer drug is still the industry’s bestseller despite the rise of GLP-1s — and other topics on our radar this week.

By PharmaVoice Staff • March 13, 2026

Novo regained weight loss footing in the pill arena — but Lilly is coming

Eli Lilly has run away with the GLP-1 market. But can Novo Nordisk maintain pole position in the oral space?

By Alivia Kaylor • March 13, 2026

New FDA guidance could elevate pharma’s biosimilar market

Biologic copycats are making a bigger impact on drug prices as U.S. regulators open the doors wider, and new guidance could improve their standing even more.

By Michael Gibney • March 12, 2026

Keytruda and Padcev could become cancer’s power couple

The two blockbusters have made a big difference in bladder cancer survival, but will their chemistry hold up when tested in other types?

By Alexandra Pecci • March 11, 2026

Servier’s $2.5B cancer bet underlines a quick oncology growth strategy

Relatively new to the oncology scene, Servier has built a reputation as a serial acquirer of targeted cancer outfits as it pumps up its pipeline.

By Michael Gibney • March 10, 2026

Executives want in, but researchers want out — how pharma’s US job picture is changing

While academics are eyeing friendlier work opportunities abroad, America’s manufacturing boom is drawing industry leaders to its shores.

By Alexandra Pecci • March 10, 2026

The first KRAS drugs have been sluggish on the market. Will the next generation fare better?

The regulatory success of KRAS-targeting therapies marked a watershed moment, but there is room for improvement in the real world.

By Kelly Bilodeau • March 9, 2026

Biopharma’s recent string of CEO splits

Leaders at Bavarian Nordic, Sarepta and Alkermes recently announced plans to step down.

By Meagan Parrish • March 6, 2026

Cancer tests are becoming more precise and guiding pharma R&D

Abbott’s major takeover of Exact Sciences showcases a rising push to leverage cancer tests in precision oncology therapy and R&D. 

By Michael Gibney • March 5, 2026

What 3 recent FDA rejections reveal about shifts inside the agency

The FDA’s approval strategy has been difficult to pin down, but recent decisions provide clues for how some of the most volatile initiatives will play out.

By Alexandra Pecci • March 4, 2026

Inside the race to thwart the dramatic rise in early-onset colorectal cancer

The increasingly common disease still presents a major challenge in oncology.

By Kelly Bilodeau • March 4, 2026

J&J’s blockbuster Spravato is setting the stage for managing psychedelics’ risks

Spravato became a blockbuster despite ketamine’s dangerous abuse history, causing doctors to balance the real-world implications of its use.

By Michael Gibney • March 3, 2026

Big Pharma’s next entrant could come from China

Companies with a growing international presence like Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals are on their way to joining the big leagues.

By Kelly Bilodeau • March 2, 2026

How PBM reforms could push drugmakers into the pricing spotlight

The Consolidated Appropriations Act's landmark PBM overhaul removes financial incentives tied to pharma list prices, potentially leaving drugmakers to defend their own practices.

By Alivia Kaylor • Feb. 27, 2026

Biohaven says FDA roadblocks leave rare disease patients in limbo

An FDA rejection last year for a rare disease drug from Biohaven reflects the amount of work left to get patients the treatments they need, the company says.

By Michael Gibney • Feb. 26, 2026

Will the FDA yank mRNA vaccines?

Adding increased obstacles and sowing safety doubts may be enough to chill mRNA vaccine use and development.

By Alexandra Pecci • Feb. 24, 2026

No one-trick pony in oncology, Merck’s cancer footprint is expanding

The three key therapeutic approaches Merck is leveraging to craft its next era in cancer care.

By Meagan Parrish • Feb. 20, 2026

Will vaccine regulatory uncertainty chill innovation? Pharma execs sound off.

Moderna’s clash with U.S. health agencies over its flu shot reflects a difficult time for vaccinemakers, but many are still playing the waiting game.

By Michael Gibney • Feb. 19, 2026

AI is slashing jobs across industries. Will pharma be next?

Despite a wave of AI-fueled layoffs, the pharma and biotech industries could be spared from massive job losses for now.

By Alexandra Pecci • Feb. 18, 2026

Pharma could be on the cusp of finally breaking the blood-brain barrier

Denali’s brain shuttle technology is poised for a potential landmark approval in April, and other options are gaining ground. 

By Kelly Bilodeau • Feb. 18, 2026

More drugmakers are turning to cancer combos. Will it help patients live longer?

Researchers are increasingly trying multi-pronged approaches to stop tumors in their tracks, leaving monotherapies to the wayside.

By Kelly Bilodeau • Feb. 17, 2026

Ovid takes another big swing in neuroscience under a new CEO

After multiple setbacks, the company is chasing a CNS target it believes has “revolutionary” potential.

By Meagan Parrish • Feb. 13, 2026

Sanofi, looking for more ‘rigor,’ swaps CEO Hudson for ex-Merck KGaA chief

The move drew skepticism from investors despite multiple recent research setbacks that have left questions about Sanofi’s ability to confront Dupixent’s looming patent expiration.

By Kristin Jensen • Feb. 13, 2026