Praxis’ Mid-Stage Triumph Propels Advancement of Novel Epilepsy Drug

Praxis Precision Medicines, PRAX-628, Functionally Selective Small Molecule, Hyperexcitable State of Sodium Channels, Adult Focal Onset Epilepsy Treatment, Phase IIa Proof of Concept Study Success, Second Half of 2024 Efficacy Study Planned

Medicare Partially Covers Weight Loss Drugs Amidst High Price Concerns and Future Negotiation Prospects

Medicare, Obesity drugs, Wegovy, Semaglutide, Price negotiation, Affordability, Accessibility, Premium increases, Utilization management

Brukinsa by BeiGene Secures FDA Approval for Follicular Lymphoma Amid Imbruvica Setbacks

Brukinsa (zanubrutinib), BeiGene, FDA approval, follicular lymphoma, accelerated approval, obinutuzumab (Gazyva) combination therapy, ROSEWOOD trial, overall response rate (ORR), disease progression or unacceptable toxicity, competition with CAR-T cell therapies/ bispecific antibodies

Merck KGaA Bolsters Protein Degradation Pipeline with $756M C4 Therapeutics Partnership

Merck KGaA, C4 Therapeutics, Targeted Protein Degradation, Collaboration, $756M Deal, Oncogenic Proteins, TORPEDO® Platform, Mid-Single to Low-Double Digit Tiered Royalties, Upfront Payment: $16 Million, Potential Milestone Payments: Up to $740 Million