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Sanofi announces phase 3 study data for infantile-onset Pompe disease
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Vertex to acquire Crinetics in deal worth around $10.0bn
The deal includes an approved treatment for acromegaly and other pipeline candidates
Roche’s Enspryng given FDA Priority Review as thyroid eye disease treatment
This is the first and only at-home subcutaneous treatment option for this disease
Zymeworks to acquire Theravance Biopharma in deal worth $929m
The acquisition will give the company access to a treatment for COPD
Communiqué Awards 2026: celebrating excellence in healthcare communications
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