Novartis to Acquire RNA Drugmaker Avidity Biosciences in $12 Billion Deal

Novartis; Avidity Biosciences; acquisition; RNA therapeutics; neuromuscular diseases; Duchenne muscular dystrophy; myotonic dystrophy type 1; facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy; AOC platform; SpinCo; biotech; xRNA strategy; 2026 closing

Alkermes Acquires Avadel Pharmaceuticals for $2.1B, Gaining Sleep Drug LUMRYZ and Setting Strategic Evolution

Alkermes; Avadel Pharmaceuticals; acquisition; LUMRYZ; narcolepsy; sleep medicine; strategic portfolio; biopharmaceuticals; rare disease; deal premium