Pharmaceuticals
January 4, 2026, marks a watershed moment in the global GLP-1 market as Canada becomes the first country where Novo Nordisk's blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic loses patent protection. Leading the charge into this newly opened market is Toronto-based Vimy Pharma, a startup founded by former Novo
Biotechnology
BioMarin Pharmaceutical's announcement of its $4.8 billion acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics represents one of the most significant consolidation moves in the rare disease sector, signaling a new era of strategic positioning as companies seek to build comprehensive portfolios in specialized therapeutic areas. The all-cash transaction, announced December
Biotechnology
AbbVie kicked off 2026 with a strategic bang, announcing a potentially $1.2 billion licensing deal with China's Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals for exclusive rights to develop and commercialize alveltamig (ZG-006) outside of Greater China. The New Year's Eve agreement represents one of the largest T-cell engager