{"id":369256,"date":"2026-04-01T11:09:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/369256\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:09:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T11:09:21","slug":"pharmalittle-pharma-delays-europe-launches-lilly-biogen-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/369256\/","title":{"rendered":"Pharmalittle: Pharma delays Europe launches, Lilly, Biogen deals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. And it is getting off to a good start here on the Pharmalot campus, where clear blue skies and balmy breezes are greeting us. Who could ask for anything more? Actually, we could \u2014\u00a0it is time to reheat the kettle for another cuppa stimulation. Our choice today is raspberry hibiscus. And here is a helpful tip \u2014 a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly. Of course, you are invited to join us. For the full experience, we are now hawking replicas \u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/store.bostonglobe.com\/collections\/stat-news\/products\/pharmalot-mug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">take a look<\/a>. Meanwhile, here are a few tidbits to help you along. As always, do keep in touch. We appreciate feedback, criticism, and tips. \u2026<\/p>\n<p>Drugmakers are delaying launches of some new medicines in Europe as the industry grapples with U.S. pressure \u200band pricing policy shifts from President Trump, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/healthcare-pharmaceuticals\/drugmakers-delay-some-european-launches-with-wary-eye-trumps-pricing-policies-2026-03-31\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Reuters<\/a>. The White House has been pushing to lower the cost \u200cof prescription drugs in the U.S., which has traditionally paid significantly more than other wealthy countries. Trump says the industry has been unfair to U.S. consumers and has sought to\u00a0tie the cost for Americans to what is paid elsewhere, including in Europe, known as most-favored-nation pricing. That has led drugmakers to press pause on bringing some drugs to European markets, where health spending is lower, to avoid lowering prices in the $700 billion U.S. market. It has also created a \u200bcomplex balancing act for chief executive officers and Europe\u2019s health care policy makers.<\/p>\n<p>Eli Lilly agreed to buy Centessa Pharmaceuticals, the maker of an\u00a0experimental drug meant to combat sleeping conditions, for roughly $6.3 billion in cash, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statnews.com\/2026\/03\/31\/eli-lilly-centessa-acquire-narcolepsy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">STAT<\/a> notes. Centessa, which was publicly launched in 2021, started with more than a dozen programs across a range of diseases, but over the years it has focused on disorders that leave people struggling to stay awake. Its lead drug has been tested in Phase 2 studies in different types of narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. Centessa is behind Takeda Pharmaceuticals, which has submitted a drug for narcolepsy type 1 to regulators for review, and Alkermes, which plans to start a Phase 3 program for its narcolepsy treatment this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"restricted-text\">STAT+ Exclusive Story<\/p>\n<p class=\"restricted-login\">Already have an account? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statnews.com\/login\/\" data-stat-login=\"\" data-stat-paywall-cta=\"breaker login cta\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Log in<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"restricted-content-breaker-bg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/stat-plus-breaker-bg.png\" alt=\"STAT+\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statnews.com\/stat-plus\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"stat-plus-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.statnews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/stat\/images\/stat-plus-logo-white.svg\" alt=\"STAT+\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tThis article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tUnlock this article \u2014 plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"restricted-content-breaker-wrapper-cta mobile\">Already have an account? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statnews.com\/login\/\" data-stat-login=\"\" data-stat-paywall-cta=\"breaker login cta mobile\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Log in<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tIndividual plans<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tGroup plans<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statnews.com\/stat-plus\/\" class=\"stat-button view-all\" data-stat-paywall-cta=\"breaker view all plans\" aria-label=\"View All Plans\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">View All Plans<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"restricted-content-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTo read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statnews.com\/stat-plus\/\" class=\"stat-button restricted-button\" data-stat-paywall-cta=\"breaker subscribe cta 1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. 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