San Rocco, whose potential rival gene therapy for thalassemia is in preclinical development, had wanted FDA to delay approval of bluebird’s BLA until resolution of a patent case and a ‘careful investigation’ of Zynteglo’s risks.

From mRNA to subunit vaccines, Indian companies have 20 COVID-19 vaccine candidates, while three have already been approved. An August nod for Biological E could not just cut down time to immunize the country's population but also allow exports to resume.

After setting up a sales base in the UK, Serum Institute could consider an acquisition in Europe or investment in an Oxford facility as it ties up production for its multiple COVID-19 vaccines. Is Wockhardt’s Wrexham facility an option?

Investors keep piling into biotech stocks and British companies have been reaping the benefits this week.