This week's edition of Pharma Phriday (April 10, 2026) spans late-stage clinical results in thyroid eye disease, achondroplasia, small cell lung cancer, hidradenitis suppurativa, macular degeneration, and inflammatory respiratory conditions; regulatory approvals and submissions in rare and chronic disease; and a flurry of M&A and partnership activity spanning oncology, rare disease, and drug delivery innovation.

According to an annual PwC study released in December, the amount of M&A activity in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors in 2024...