First fragile X test is approved, and Zynerba could benefit
The fragile X pipeline is strewn with failures, and crunch time is approaching for Zynerba’s cannabinoid.
Nuplazid’s schizophrenia flop provides Advance warning
Acadia has tried to see the positives after a pivotal trial failure with Nuplazid in schizophrenia, but the data bode ill for other label-expansion studies.
Upcoming events – Acadia hopes for new indications for Nuplazid
Knockout interim data from Acadia’s trials of its antipsychotic in schizophrenia and dementia could make for early approval. But the chances of this are not high.
No, aducanumab is not an Alzheimer’s drug either
Failure at a futility analysis blows a big hole in Biogen's pipeline. Can the company buy in growth or will its valuation sink enough for it to become a target?
Lundbeck needs deals, but what can it afford?
With few pipeline catalysts this year the pressure is growing on Lundbeck's new chief executive, Deborah Dunsire, to deliver a deal. But the company only has $5bn to…
Patience is a virtue for big pharma buyers
For biotechs nearing regulatory approval the key is to sell before launch. For buyers, playing the waiting game is a better strategy.
Alkermes gets decisive thumbs down
ALKS 5461 is headed back to the clinic or scrapheap, raising questions over whether Alkermes should remain in mental health drug development.
Chalk up a fail for Nuplazid, Acadia’s spin notwithstanding
As one headache for Acadia eases another begins, with unconvincing results from a mid-stage depression trial of Nuplazid.
After Alnylam’s solo maiden launch, here comes the tricky bit
Alnylam has secured its first approval, but history suggests that launch will be far from easy.
