Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Patent Extension
Secured Rezdiffra patent protection through 2045.
DGAT-2 and siRNA Expansion
Acquired late-stage DGAT-2 inhibitor and six preclinical siRNA assets.
GLP-1 Acquisition
Madrigal paid $120 million upfront to acquire an oral GLP-1 program.
Rezdiffra Commercial Launch
First full year of Rezdiffra availability in the U.S. market for MASH.
Agilent reported a 4.4% core revenue growth in Q1 2026, driven by a strong 7% uptick in the pharmaceutical sector despite an 8% decline in academic and government markets. The company is navigating margin pressures from new tariffs while leaning into high-growth areas like GLP-1 manufacturing and CDMO services.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals reported a transformative 2025, with Rezdiffra net sales reaching $958.4 million during its first full year on the market. The company is aggressively pivoting toward a multi-asset metabolic powerhouse, integrating oral GLP-1 and DGAT-2 programs alongside its core MASH franchise.
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