Astellas' sales up despite generic Prograf challenges

Regeneron is bringing in its own GIP/GLP-1 agonist, establishing a path to develop proprietary obesity drug combinations with its internal muscle-sparing drugs.

Both high-profile failures and small investments that are yielding success so far characterize the dealmaking in MASH over the past 15 years or so.

Company surprises investors with Jørgensen's exit but insists its strategy will not change.

Lilly saw solid growth for its business in Japan last year on the back of several new launches and is building its obesity and Alzheimer's portfolios in the country.