Single Domain Antibody Platform Market Soars: US$ 86 Million Projected by 2034

The global single domain antibody platform market is booming, driven by increased healthcare R&D and the platforms’ efficacy in treating various diseases. This report projects market growth to US$ 86 million by 2034, with significant contributions from North America and East Asia. Leading players are driving innovation, but access to camelids, the primary source of these antibodies, remains a challenge.

Amgen’s MariTide Weight Loss Drug Faces Bone Density Concerns: Analyst Raises Safety Flag, Company Reassures

A Cantor analyst highlighted potential bone density concerns with Amgen’s MariTide, a promising weight loss drug. The analyst pointed to data from a Phase 1 study showing a decrease in bone mineral density at the highest dose. However, Amgen and Goldman Sachs have downplayed the concerns, citing other data and the common occurrence of BMD reduction with rapid weight loss. The stock experienced a dip but recovered, with analysts remaining optimistic about MariTide’s potential.

Johnson & Johnson Sues US Government Over 340B Drug Pricing Program: A Battle for Patient Benefits

Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has filed a lawsuit against a US government agency over a dispute concerning the 340B Drug Pricing Program. J&J argues that the program has been exploited by entities not intended as beneficiaries, leading to abuses that undermine patient benefits. The lawsuit centers around J&J’s proposed rebate-based pricing model, which aims to improve program transparency and curb duplicate discounting. However, the government agency responsible for overseeing the program, HRSA, has resisted the plan, leading to the legal action.

Univar Solutions Strengthens Pharmaceutical Ingredients Portfolio with SD Head USA Partnership

Univar Solutions has partnered with SD Head USA, a leading global manufacturer of cellulose ethers and plant-based capsules, to become the exclusive distributor of their pharmaceutical excipients across North America. This strategic alliance will expand Univar Solutions’ product offerings and provide access to a wide range of high-quality cellulose ethers, including methylcellulose (MC), ethylcellulose (EC), sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-Na), and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC).

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