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Astellas Pharma
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Can immunotherapy finally replace chemo in bladder cancer? Keytruda–Padcev combo shows the way
Explore how Merck’s Keytruda and Padcev combo is redefining bladder cancer treatment without chemo. Survival gains, sector impact, and what’s next in focus.
November 24, 2025
Bayer’s FDA review extension for elinzanetant signals global push for hormone-free menopause therapies
Bayer receives FDA review extension for elinzanetant menopause drug; U.S. approval still likely, with global rollout underway and analysts optimistic.
July 28, 2025
Axcelead DDP partners with Astellas for targeted protein degrader discovery
Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners, Inc. (Axcelead DDP) has entered into a strategic service agreement with Astellas Pharma, Inc.,…
December 26, 2024
Astellas Pharma opens $90m innovation center in South San Francisco
Astellas Pharma Inc. has inaugurated a new $90 million, state-of-the-art center at 480 Forbes Boulevard in South San…
May 8, 2024
Japan’s MHLW grants priority review for PADCEV and KEYTRUDA combo in urothelial cancer
In a significant development in the fight against urothelial cancer, Astellas Pharma Inc. announced that Japan’s Ministry of…
February 18, 2024
Advancing bladder cancer treatment: EMA scrutinizes Astellas-Pfizer’s innovative therapy
A groundbreaking development in bladder cancer treatment is on the horizon as Astellas Pharma Inc. and Pfizer Inc.…
January 28, 2024
Astellas Pharma to acquire avacincaptad pegol developer Iveric Bio for $6bn
Japanese pharma company Astellas Pharma has agreed to acquire Nasdaq-listed Iveric Bio in an all-cash deal worth around…
May 1, 2023
Pfizer to acquire cancer-focused drugmaker Seagen in $43bn deal to expand oncology leadership
Pfizer is set to acquire Seagen for $43 billion in cash to boost its oncology drug pipeline and antibody-drug conjugate capabilities. Learn how the deal reshapes cancer therapeutics.
March 16, 2023
Aurobindo Pharma announces FDA final approval for Amphotericin B Liposome for Injection
Aurobindo Pharma said that its fully-owned subsidiary — Eugia Pharma Specialities has secured final approval for Amphotericin B…
November 18, 2022
Astellas Pharma to acquire stake in biotech company Taysha GeneTherapies
Astellas Pharma has signed an agreement to acquire a 15% stake in US-based biotech company Taysha GeneTherapies through…
October 26, 2022