Chairman of the House Oversight Committee Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) launched an investigation today into the drug pricing practices of 12 pharmaceutical companies. A number of companies named in the investigation saw their stock prices fall, including Amgen (NSDQ:AMGN), AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV), AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN), Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) and Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO). A hearing is reportedly set for Jan. 29 and will include patients affected by rising […]
Sanofi leads $50m round for Enable Injections’ on-body drug-delivery platform
Enable Injections said last week that it closed a $50 million Series B round, led by Sanofi (NYSE:SNY), to fund the development of its enFuse on-body drug-delivery system. Previous investors, including the Cleveland Clinic and CincyTech, and private investors also participated in the round. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Sanofi Ventures leads $17m round for Click Therapeutics
Click Therapeutics said today that it landed a $17 million round, led by Sanofi‘s (NYSE:SNY) venture arm, to fund its platform of prescription digital therapeutics. The company’s commercial product, Clickotine, is designed to help people quit smoking. The digital smoking cessation program uses a personalized plan to help people overcome tobacco cravings, adhere to medication regimens and […]
Sensile Medical partners with Verily, Sanofi to develop connected insulin patch pump
Swiss medical device-maker Sensile Medical announced this week that it struck a deal with Verily and Sanofi (NYSE:SNY) to develop and commercialize a connected insulin patch pump. The pre-filled insulin patch pump will be designed primarily for people with Type II diabetes, according to the Olten, Switzerland-based company. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Here’s how Sanofi separates true innovation from all the hype in digital health
Recognizing that digital technology is here to stay in the business of healthcare, pharmaceutical companies have not shied away from collaborating with the folks in Silicon Valley. Sanofi (NYSE:SNY), for instance, has dove in feet first, striking deals with major tech players like Verily. But weeding out true disruptions from all the noise isn’t easy. “There’s […]
Regeneron, Sanofi strike pricing deal with Express Scripts for cholesterol drug
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:REGN) and its partner, Sanofi (NYSE:SNY), have agreed to lower the cost for its cholesterol drug, Praluent, for Express Scripts (NSDQ:ESRX) in exchange for an exclusive spot on the pharmacy benefit manager’s national formulary. The agreement, effective July 1, is designed to broaden patient access to the injectable medicine and lower out-of-pocket costs for eligible […]
Sanofi misses estimates in Q1, announces $1.5B share buyback
Sanofi (NYSE:SNY) shares fell -3% today after the company posted its first-quarter results, missing estimates on Wall Street and revealing plans for a $1.5 billion share buyback program. The Paris, France-based company saw sales decline -8.7% in the first three months of the fiscal year compared to 2017, landing at $9.55 billion for the quarter. Analysts […]
Sanofi’s high-capacity insulin pen wins FDA nod
Sanofi (NYSE:SNY) reported today that its Toujeo Max SoloStar high-capacity insulin pen won FDA approval and will be available in the third quarter of this year. The new device holds 900 units of long-acting insulin and delivers 160 units/mL of Toujeo insulin glargine in each injection, the insulin-maker touted. Get the full story at our sister […]
Valeritas takes on multiple daily insulin injections with wearable V-Go device
There are millions of Americans with Type II diabetes and many of them take multiple daily injections of insulin, using two injection pens – one for mealtime insulin and one for insulin throughout the day. But studies have found that people with Type II diabetes are willing to skip insulin injections if they have to […]
Sanofi touts real-world data for Toujeo insulin glargine injection
Sanofi (NYSE:SNY) touted data today from its 10,000-patient Lightning study, which evaluated electronic medical records of adults with Type II diabetes to study its long-acting insulin glargine injection, Toujeo. The company found that Toujeo significantly lowered patients’ risk of experiencing severe low blood sugar compared to other long-acting insulin, like its own Lantus product. Get the […]
Sales for Sanofi’s U.S. diabetes biz fall -30% in Q4
Shares in Sanofi (NYSE:SNY) fell today after the French pharmaceutical giant missed expectations on Wall Street with its 4th quarter and full-year financial results. The company faced particular challenges in its diabetes business, which saw its global sales plunge -14% in Q4. Revenues for Sanofi’s diabetes unit in the U.S. fell -29.5% compared to the same period […]
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