Pharma

Chemicals and intermediates used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and drug development.

Projects in pharma

chemXplore tracks 135 projects in pharma, of which 36 are active.

9 Announced / Concept 27 Under Construction

19 new construction, 16 expansion, and 1 revamp / retrofit.

Expected to start operating
2026
none
2027
10 projects
2028
6 projects
2029
7 projects
2030
2 projects
2031
3 projects

3 of the active projects carry no start-up date yet.

What moved recently
  • 28 September 2026 Genentech Hillsboro Device Fill-Finish Facility Expansion · Under Construction · United States
  • 24 September 2026 VaxThera Rionegro Phase 2 Vaccine Facility Expansion · Under Construction · Colombia
  • 21 September 2026 Eli Lilly Houston $6.5B API and Advanced Therapeutics Site · Under Construction · United States
  • 17 September 2026 Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston · Operational / Completed · United States
  • 17 September 2026 Croda Biotechnology R&D Centre at Sci-Tech Daresbury · Operational / Completed · United Kingdom

Owners and developers: Evonik Industries AG (4), Lilly (3), Merck (3), Novo Nordisk (3), Eli Lilly and Company (2), Genentech, Inc. (2)

Investors: Eli Lilly and Company (2), European Investment Bank (2), Evonik Industries AG (2), Takeda (2), AGC Group (1), Clariant AG (1)

Contractors, licensors, and offtakers are recorded on 13 of these 36 projects For subscribers

Targeting: Orforglipron (5), Retatrutide (2), Coagulation factor IX (1), Fumed Silica (1), Glucagon-like peptide-1 (1), Isobutene (1)

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Latest news in pharma

30 September 2026
Chugai establishes Chugai Pharma Korea in South Korea

Wholly owned Korea subsidiary to secure marketing authorizations and build phased in‑house sales for pipeline drugs including sparsentan and NXT007.

30 September 2026
Roche’s fenebrutinib accepted for FDA priority review for RMS and PPMS

Phase III data showed ARR reductions of 51% and 58% vs teriflunomide and a numerical 12% reduction in PPMS progression versus ocrelizumab; CNS‑penetrant, non‑covalent BTK inhibitor.

30 September 2026
Asahi Kasei consolidates pharmaceutical units under Asahi Kasei Therapeutics

Brings acquired specialty-pharma units into a single global management to pursue niche immunology, nephrology, transplant and infectious disease markets; targets ¥300bn by FY2030.

29 September 2026
Lilly retatrutide shows large weight loss and A1C reductions in TRIUMPH-2

Triple agonist produced up to 20.8% weight loss and up to 1.6% A1C reduction at 80 weeks in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity.

29 September 2026
Johnson & Johnson reports two‑year IMAAVY data showing sustained disease control in adolescent gMG

Two‑year Vibrance‑MG data show maintained MG‑ADL and QMG improvements and steroid reductions in adolescents; HCP survey links fluctuating control to switches to IMAAVY.

29 September 2026
Nippon Shokubai and PURMX test Fol‑Dab8 DDS with naturally occurring microRNA

Feasibility study to combine Fol‑Dab8 (folate‑conjugated cationic peptide) with naturally occurring microRNA for oligonucleotide therapeutics; undisclosed equity investment made.

29 September 2026
Novo Nordisk licenses Hengrui's once-weekly oral GLP‑1/GIP candidate HRS‑1596

Phase‑1 ready oral GLP‑1/GIP dual agonist with up to $2.6bn deal value including $300m upfront; development and commercial rights exclude Greater China.

29 September 2026
Brenntag and dsm‑firmenich: global distribution for BYPHAR powered by Biond™

Exclusive global distribution of GMP‑grade biopharma vitamins for cell culture media; eight B‑vitamin products, multi‑pack sizes and CPHI Milano debut.

29 September 2026
Chugai and InxMed sign worldwide license for SPYK04

Exclusive deal grants development, manufacturing and commercialisation rights for a RAF‑MEK molecular glue; Chugai to receive upfront, royalties and a share of sublicense income.

29 September 2026
Novo Nordisk: semaglutide 2 mg linked to lower MACE vs tirzepatide in COMPETE SWITCH CV analysis

Real-world claims analysis found escalating from semaglutide 1 mg to 2 mg tied to a 6% lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events than switching to tirzepatide.

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