FDA Will Review BLA for Merck’s Bezlotoxumab

Using Orexo’s powder-based drug delivery technology, the companies will develop mucosal vaccines in an inhaled formulation.

EMA's committee gave recommendations for marketing authorization of 17 drugs in December, which include therapies for rare heart conditions, anemia, and liver disease.

In the latest of a series of acquisitions this year, AbbVie will acquire Nimble Therapeutics, which includes that company’s lead asset, an oral peptide for treating psoriasis.

AbbVie has completed its $1.4 billion acquisition of Aliada Therapeutics, giving it access to Aliada’s disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.

Under the deals, the parties will advance therapeutics for fibrotic diseases, osteoarthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease.

The company will add a new laboratory facility at its Shanbally, Co. Cork, Ireland, manufacturing site.