Viatris Inc.

Approval Addresses High Unmet Medical Need and Further Advances Viatris' Innovative Portfolio in Japan PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (Nasdaq: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has granted approval for WAKIX® (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in patients receiving treatment for airway obstruction, and approval for narcolepsy (type 1 and 2 – with and without cataplexy).

Viatris' Q2 showed better earnings quality, with adjusted net income and EPS up 11% while free cash flow doubled year-over-year. Deleveraging remains on track, while buybacks and dividends demonstrate that stronger cash generation is already supporting shareholder returns. Pipeline progress and new-product approvals provide additional growth optionality beyond the mature portfolio, with key Phase 3 assets approaching important milestones.

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Cavendish has reiterated its buy rating on Shield Therapeutics PLC (AIM:STX, OTCQB:SHIEF) following the pharmaceutical company's agreement to take full commercial control of its main United States (US) product from Viatris. The broker kept its target price at 23 pence, implying potential upside of 318% from current share price of about 5.5 pence.