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Latest News in Life Sciences

  • October 16, 2026

    Mayne Settles US Patent Suit With Teva Over Generic Imvexxy

    ASX-listed Mayne Pharma announced on Friday another settlement related to its oestradiol vaginal insert Imvexxy, with medicines maker Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. agreeing not to enter the US market with a generic version until 2032.

  • October 15, 2026

    OptumHealth Can't Get Out Of PBM Cases In Opioid MDL

    The healthcare delivery arm of UnitedHealth Group's Optum division can't escape bellwether cases alleging pharmacy benefit managers contributed to the opioid epidemic, an Ohio federal judge ruled Thursday, finding a recent Sixth Circuit decision didn't alter the court's jurisdiction over related state-law claims.

  • October 15, 2026

    OrbiMed Closes 2 Latest Funds With Combined $3B In Tow

    Healthcare-focused investment firm OrbiMed on Thursday revealed that it has secured $3 billion of investor commitments across its two latest private equity funds.

  • October 15, 2026

    Medical AI Platforms Report Settlement Amid Discovery Battle

    Medical artificial intelligence startup OpenEvidence and competitors Doximity Inc. and Pathway Medical Inc. told a Massachusetts federal judge on Thursday that they have reached a settlement in principle to resolve a contentious lawsuit and counterclaim.

  • October 15, 2026

    PhRMA Again Seeks To Join 340B Rebate Pilot Fight

    The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America on Thursday asked a Maine federal court to let it join a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's proposed rebate system in the 340B drug discount program, arguing the litigation could directly affect its members' approved plans and financial interests.

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