From Minoxidil to Wegovy: Drug Repurposing in the AI Era

Introduction  Repurposing was at one time a very popular strategy, with some of the earliest blockbusters being novel formulations (usually new oral sustained release versions) of existing products. Generous regulatory pathways (like…

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Navigating Biopharma Risks in 2026: The Experts Opine

Experts predict that 2026 will bring mixed outcomes in the industry, with caution in investment approaches dominating trends. Concerns about safety versus innovation persist alongside debates on licensing versus M&A. Execution quality is emphasized as crucial, potentially overshadowing compelling scientific narratives. Uncertainty remains about strategic effectiveness in navigating upcoming challenges.

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The Tam Sham

In almost every out-licensing or investor presentation we see, there is likely a slide that shows the “Total Addressable Market” (TAM). And, it is always a very large number. The…

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Breaking Boundaries – How Geographically-Limited Pharmaceutical Companies Can Succeed in In-Licensing

I. Introduction In our industry, not all companies are built for, or even aspire to, worldwide reach. Many are geographically limited, with commercial operations confined to a single country (such…

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