Good Pharma

Deeya Kotecha
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Business
  • Updated Weekly

Good Pharma explores the ideas, people, and stories that have shaped the past, present, and future of biotech & pharma.

Episodes

  1. 10h ago

    Amgen: How a Biotech Startup Became Big Pharma

    A hormone isolated from thousands of litres of urine helped lay the foundations of Amgen. How did that scientific breakthrough become a pharmaceutical giant? Deeya and Rohan trace Amgen’s history, from its founding and the discovery of erythropoietin to the blockbuster drugs and acquisitions that transformed the business. We explore Epogen and Neupogen, the consequential Johnson & Johnson partnership, and the Immunex acquisition that brought Enbrel into the company. Along the way, we examine EPO’s safety reckoning, the science behind newer medicines like Repatha, and how drug pricing, insurance and pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) shape what patients pay. This is a story about biotechnology, entrepreneurship and the challenge of turning great science into a lasting business. Follow Good Pharma for the stories behind the companies and medicines shaping healthcare. 00:00 Introduction 02:34 The Origins of EPO 06:21 Founding Amgen 15:58 The EPO Breakthrough 19:53 The Deals That Saved Amgen 28:17 Building the Blockbuster Business 39:29 The Immunex Acquisition 43:32 The EPO Reckoning 49:02 The Next Generation of Medicines 52:47 The Business of Drug Pricing 59:02 Amgen Today 01:01:45 Lessons from Amgen

  2. Sep 15

    Eli Lilly, Part 1: The History Behind the Pharma Giant

    On November 21st, 2025 Eli Lilly crossed $1 trillion in market cap. It was the first healthcare company in history to cross this mark and only the second non-tech company, after Berkshire Hathaway. While most people know GLP-1s, the history of Eli Lilly, dating back to Colonel Eli Lilly in the Civil War is epic. It includes the commercialization of insulin, Penicillin, some of the most popular antibiotics in the world, Prozac, a medical device conglomerate, and even a make-up brand. Listen to Good Pharma to hear the incredible history of the world's largest pharma company. Listen to Good Pharma with Deeya Kotecha and visit goodpharma.fm to sign up for updates.

    Eli Lilly, Part 1: The History Behind the Pharma Giant
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About

Good Pharma explores the ideas, people, and stories that have shaped the past, present, and future of biotech & pharma.

Information

  • Creator
    Deeya Kotecha
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Deeya Kotecha
  • Show Website
    Good Pharma