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United Therapeutics

🇺🇸United States
Ownership
-
Established
1996-01-01
Employees
-
Market Cap
$15.5B
Website
http://www.unither.com

Bavarian Nordic Sells Priority Review Voucher for $160 Million Following Chikungunya Vaccine Approval

Bavarian Nordic announced the sale of its Priority Review Voucher for $160 million, awarded following FDA approval of its chikungunya vaccine VIMKUNYA in February 2025.

ISPE Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Announcement of 2025 Facility of the Year Awards Winners

Six pharmaceutical facilities received category awards for innovation, operations, and social impact at the 2025 ISPE Europe Annual Conference, marking the 20th anniversary of the prestigious FOYA program.

AstraZeneca Opens $300 Million Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Rockville, Maryland

• AstraZeneca has inaugurated a new $300 million cell therapy manufacturing facility in Rockville, Maryland, designed to produce CAR-T cell therapies for cancer treatment and create over 150 specialized jobs. • The 84,000-square-foot facility is part of AstraZeneca's broader $3.5 billion investment in U.S. research and manufacturing, strengthening Montgomery County's position as a leading bio-life sciences hub. • The project received combined support of $600,000 from Montgomery County and Maryland state agencies, along with job creation tax credits and expedited permitting to accelerate the facility's completion.

District Court Dismisses United Therapeutics Dispute Against Liquidia in Patent Litigation

A U.S. District Court has dismissed a legal dispute filed by United Therapeutics against Liquidia, marking a significant development in ongoing patent litigation between the two pharmaceutical companies.

Court Dismisses United Therapeutics' Challenge Against Liquidia's YUTREPIA, Clearing Path for May Launch

U.S. District Court Judge Kelly dismissed United Therapeutics' cross-claim challenging Liquidia's NDA amendment for YUTREPIA, ruling that UTHR failed to establish standing.

FDA Priority Review Vouchers Face Transparency Challenges Amid Rising Prices

Priority Review Vouchers (PRVs) have surged in value to $150-158 million in recent months, up from the typical $100 million, following Congress's failure to reauthorize the rare pediatric disease program.

FDA Approves Clinical Trials for Pig Kidney Transplants in Humans, Addressing Organ Shortage

The FDA has approved clinical trials for two companies, United Therapeutics and eGenesis, to transplant genetically modified pig kidneys into humans with kidney failure.

United Therapeutics' UKidney Xenotransplant Trial Receives FDA Clearance

United Therapeutics received FDA clearance for its IND application to begin clinical trials for UKidney, a gene-edited pig kidney, marking a significant step in xenotransplantation.

Xenotransplantation Advances: Pig Organ Trials Set to Begin Amidst High Patient Demand

Two U.S. companies are planning to initiate clinical trials of xenotransplantation in 2025, utilizing pig kidneys and hearts to address the critical shortage of human organs.

Xenotransplantation Advances: Pig Kidney Transplants Show Promise in Addressing Organ Shortage

Towana Looney became the longest-living recipient of a pig kidney transplant, exceeding 60 days post-surgery, marking a significant milestone in xenotransplantation.

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