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  • [New] Generative AI has the potential to accelerate early-stage drug breakthroughs, reducing timelines by 25% or more. Fortune
  • [New] 74% of respondents expect AI to significantly accelerate drug discovery in 2026. PharmProm.Net - Pharmaceutical Industry Information Por
  • [New] After the announced transition period, the Saskatchewan Drug Plan will no longer cover the reference biologic medication. Government of Saskatchewan
  • [New] Patients who are currently using an affected reference biologic medication will need to transition to a biosimilar version by the end of the announced transition period to maintain Saskatchewan Drug Plan coverage of their treatment. Government of Saskatchewan
  • [New] Pharmaceutical companies such as Amgen, Eli Lilly, and Pfizer are expected to grow their leadership by investing in new injectables, patient support programs, and education for specialists. Precedence Research
  • [New] Starting in 2028, prescription drug plan sponsors must allow any pharmacy meeting standard contract terms and conditions to participate in their networks. Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
  • [New] Pharmaceutical supply chain integrity is critical for patient safety, with counterfeit medications representing a significant global health threat. Mobile App Development Company
  • [New] By Drug Type, the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) segment is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR of 8.1% between 2024 and 2034 By Distribution Channel, the retail pharmacy segment captured more than 39% of revenue share in 2023. Precedence Research
  • [New] The 2026 regulatory environment in the EU is tightening, with new pharmaceutical legislation aimed at reducing the period of data exclusivity for new drugs, which could impact long-term profitability. / UK The Chronicle-Journal
  • [New] Reductions in NIH funding and regulatory delays could result in dozens fewer new drug approvals and disrupt tens of thousands of patients enrolled in clinical trials. AJMC
  • [New] Health officials are warning that drug poisonings are on the rise across B.C., with a new single-day record for most drug poisonings attended by paramedics being set last week. CBC
  • [New] The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced Biopharma SHAKTI, a Rs10,000 crore initiative aimed at strengthening India's biologics and biosimilars ecosystem, signalling a strategic shift from generic drug manufacturing to high-value, innovation-driven biopharmaceuticals. KPs 21st Century IAS Academy
  • [New] The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Ozempic tablets, an oral form of semaglutide, with availability expected in the United States in the second quarter of 2026. Rejoy Health
  • [New] Biogen is betting that growth from newer drugs - including Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi and rare-disease drugs Skyclarys and Spinraza - will offset its declining multiple sclerosis medicines as competition from generics erode sales. The Edge Malaysia
  • [New] By 2026, digital transformation in the pharmaceutical industry will no longer be about isolated technologies, but integration. Voka
  • [New] AI-powered pharmacogenomics could reduce adverse drug reactions by up to 30% and improve therapeutic efficacy by 25% across major drug classes. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
  • [New] With a projected 32.6% CAGR through 2029 and genome sequencing costs plummeting toward $200, AI-powered genomics is reshaping personalized medicine, drug discovery, and clinical diagnostics across the global healthcare ecosystem. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
  • [New] Pfizer's oncology drug Ibrance will likely see generic competition in 2027, with cardiovascular offerings Eliquis and Vyndaqel next up in 2028. Nasdaq
  • [New] Drug-resistant infections could cause 10 million deaths annually by 2050, surpassing deaths from cancer. / USA Market.us Media

Last updated: 17 February 2026



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