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  "id": 19675821,
  "title": "STAT+: Blackstone backs Pfizer’s bet on monthly obesity treatment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/stat-blackstone-backs-pfizers-bet-on-monthly-obesity-treatment",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-12T16:31:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "STAT News",
    "slug": "stat-news",
    "url": "https://www.statnews.com/2026/11/12/biotech-news-blackstone-backs-pfizer-bet-on-monthly-obesity-treatment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Blackstone has supported Pfizer's initiative to launch a monthly treatment for obesity, as reported in STAT+. The biotech news outlet highlights several key developments in the pharmaceutical industry. Bristol Myers Squibb has restructured its R&D organization, with Chief Medical Officer Cristian Massacesi now also serving as head of R&D. Robert Plenge, who headed research, will leave the company in March. The FDA has suspended the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher program, according to Reuters. The nomination of Heidi Overton to lead the FDA is facing a crucial Senate vote on Wednesday, with Republicans divided over her potential nomination. Committee Chair Bill Cassidy has expressed reservations about Overton's suitability, citing her role in the Trump administration's vaccine policies as a potential disqualifier. The outcome of this vote could be significantly impacted by a single Republican defection, as Democrats are poised to oppose her nomination.",
  "summary": "Pfizer spent up to $10 billion to buy Metsera last year. Now, it’s bringing in private equity behemoth Blackstone to help pay for the deal.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Endpoints News",
        "title": "Blackstone commits up to $1.5B for R&D of Pfizer's ex-Metsera GLP-1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/blackstone-commits-up-to-1-5b-for-r-d-of-pfizers-ex-metsera-glp-1",
        "published": "2026-11-12T11:17:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BioPharma Dive",
        "title": "Blackstone bets $1.5B on Pfizer’s obesity drug",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/blackstone-bets-1-5b-on-pfizers-obesity-drug",
        "published": "2026-11-12T16:44:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}