pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutics
Jun 29, 2026

New Jersey builds on legacy of leadership in life sciences

New Jersey's life sciences industry tops 127,000 workers as a new report highlights biotech growth, manufacturing and innovation.

Opella
Jun 29, 2026

Opella builds consumer health business after Sanofi split

One year after its Sanofi spinout, Morristown-based Opella is accelerating innovation and expanding its consumer healthcare business.

Medicine on money
May 18, 2026

NJ Assembly advances PBM reform bill to cut drug costs

The New Jersey General Assembly advanced a measure that aims to lower prescription drug costs, increase transparency and regulate PBMs in New Jersey's healthcare system.

Idvynso
Apr 23, 2026

Merck wins FDA approval for once-daily HIV pill Idvynso

The clearance for Idvynso, which combines doravirine and islatravir for adults with HIV-1, helps expand treatment options for patients.

Sterile High Precision Manufacturing Laboratory where Scientists in Protective Coveralls Turn on Machninery, Use Computers and Microscopes, doing Pharmaceutics, Biotechnology and Semiconductor
Apr 9, 2026

NJ life sciences demand steady as vacancy rises: Colliers

A new life sciences market report from Colliers places New Jersey in the top 10 markets nationwide, citing strong workforce, leasing activity and long-term growth outlook.

Shionogi Inc.'s location in Florham Park.
Apr 3, 2026

Shionogi completes $2.5B deal for ALS drug Radicava rights (updated)

Shionogi completed a $2.5 billion deal for the rights to ALS drug Radicava from Jersey City-based Tanabe Pharma Corp.

Wegovy (semaglutide) injectable
Apr 2, 2026

Novo Nordisk launches Wegovy subscription plan with savings

The new option offers lower monthly pricing for self-pay patients via telehealth platforms, such as Weight Watchers, LifeMD, Hims & Hers and Sesame, to expand access to GLP-1 weigh loss drugs.

Product recall
Mar 23, 2026

Bridgewater pharma recalls 90K bottles of children’s ibuprofen

Strides Pharma recalls nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen after reports of a gel-like mass and black particles, according to the FDA notice.

Wegovy (semaglutide) injectable
Mar 9, 2026

Novo Nordisk, Hims & Hers settle GLP-1 drug dispute

The settlement between Novo Nordisk and Hims & Hers allows the telehealth platform to sell FDA-approved Wegovy and Ozempic GLP-1 drugs.

On Feb. 5, 2026, Hims & Hers introduced a compounded semaglutide pill for eligible customers.
Feb 6, 2026

Novo Nordisk threatens legal action over Hims Wegovy copy (updated)

Novo Nordisk is threatening the telehealth provider over a $49 compounded copycat therapy, escalating scrutiny of GLP-1 weight-loss drug alternatives.

Novartis is a Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company that has its U.S. headquarters in East Hanover.
Feb 4, 2026

NJ sues Novartis over alleged generic drug price fixing

New Jersey joins a multistate lawsuit accusing Novartis and Sandoz of price fixing 31 generic drugs, raising costs for consumers, Medicare and Medicaid.

East Rutherford-headquartered Cambrex’s flagship API manufacturing facility in Charles City, Iowa.
Oct 23, 2025

Cambrex to invest $120M to expand U.S. drug production

The East Rutherford-based CDMO will boost capacity at the nation's largest independent API manufacturing site and add jobs in Iowa amid reshoring efforts.