Apr 06, 2026
Blackstone closed its sixth dedicated life sciences fund at a $6.3 billion hard cap, the largest private fund raised for the sector. The vehicle is nearly 40% larger than its 2020 predecessor and targets late-stage drug assets.
Feb 17, 2026
Novo Nordisk sues telehealth companies over compounded weight-loss drugs as employers explore AI-based alternatives to costly GLP-1 medications. About 1 in 8 Americans now take GLP-1 drugs for weight loss or diabetes.
Feb 18, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine after initially rejecting the application, following a Type A meeting that led to a revised regulatory approach splitting approval pathways by age group.
Feb 16, 2026
The FDA reversed its initial rejection and will now review Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine application after the company proposed a revised regulatory approach, targeting approval by August 2026.
Feb 10, 2026
The FDA reversed its refusal to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine application after the company amended its submission. The agency will now consider full approval for adults 50-64 and accelerated approval for those 65 and older, with a decision expected by August 5, 2026.