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Business & Economy · United StatesBayer to build $2.2bn Ohio plant creating 600 jobs
Bayer will invest $2.2 billion in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing site in New Albany, Ohio, creating approximately 600 high-value jobs and 1,500 construction jobs. The facility is expected to be operational in phases starting in 2031.
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Politics · United StatesFlorida sues Pfizer over COVID-19 vaccine marketing
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer, accusing the pharmaceutical company of deceptively marketing its COVID-19 vaccine. The suit claims Pfizer failed to disclose potential risks and seeks to halt alleged illegal actions, impose fines, and recover profits.
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Politics · United StatesUS Treasury plans rules for China pharma deals
The U.S. Treasury Department is developing rules for biopharmaceutical companies investing in China. These regulations are expected to allow most licensing deals for drugs originating in China, with potential restrictions on weaponizable biotechnology or pathogens. The move aims to balance economic interests with national security concerns.
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HealthAstraZeneca COPD drug shows trial success, sales forecast raised
AstraZeneca has released full results from two late-stage trials of its experimental COPD drug, tozorakimab. The data indicates the drug reduced flare-ups by up to 43% in various patient groups and has led AstraZeneca to raise its peak annual sales forecast for the drug to over $5 billion.
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HealthModerna and Merck report melanoma vaccine trial success in phase three
Merck and Moderna announced positive phase three trial results for a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine combined with Keytruda, reducing melanoma recurrence and spread in high-risk patients. The treatment met its primary goal, with stock prices rising on the news. Further data will determine regulatory approval timelines.
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