Europe Temporarily Halts AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria COVID-19 Vaccine on Company’s Request

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Pfizer Temporarily Suspends Dosing in Advanced Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Trial After Patient Fatality

Pfizer, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), clinical trial, dosing halt, patient death, late-stage study, temporary suspension, safety concerns, investigation.

Ono Pharmaceutical Strengthens Oncology Portfolio with Acquisition of Deciphera Pharmaceuticals for $2.4 Billion

Ono Pharmaceutical, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, oncology pipeline, acquisition, $2.4 billion, cancer treatments, kinase inhibitors, strategic expansion, global market, clinical development, collaboration.

Endo’s Par Pharmaceutical Recalls Blood Pressure Medication Due to Potential Contamination

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AbbVie’s Rinvoq Leads Immunology Market as Physicians Rank Players, J&J Sees Decline

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