Feb 17, 2026
Oncolytics Biotech received FDA Fast Track Designation for pelareorep in second-line KRAS-mutant microsatellite-stable metastatic colorectal cancer, based on clinical data showing a 33% response rate and median overall survival of 27 months versus 11.2 months with standard treatment.
Feb 18, 2026
The FDA has approved pitolisant tablets for treating cataplexy in pediatric patients aged 6 and older with narcolepsy, making it the only non-scheduled therapy approved for both pediatric and adult narcolepsy patients with or without cataplexy.
Feb 17, 2026
Moderna received European Commission marketing authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine mNEXSPIKE for individuals aged 12 and older. The FDA also reversed its decision and agreed to review the company's seasonal flu vaccine application.
Feb 17, 2026
Disc Medicine will pursue traditional U.S. approval for bitopertin after the FDA declined to approve the rare disease drug under an accelerated review pathway, with a potential decision expected around mid-2027.
Feb 17, 2026
Moleculin Biotech announced the Japan Patent Office has issued a notice of allowance for a patent covering proprietary methods for reconstituting liposomal Annamycin, strengthening the company's international intellectual property position.
Feb 17, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance for Argos Infinity, Retia Medical's cardiovascular intelligence software platform designed for high-risk surgical and critical care environments across health systems.
Feb 17, 2026
NRx Pharmaceuticals completed a Type C meeting with the FDA, receiving guidance to file a New Drug Application for NRX-100 based on existing trial data and real-world evidence from over 65,000 patients, with submission planned for Q2 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
Merck secures regulatory approvals for Keytruda in ovarian cancer and subcutaneous formulation in Canada, while launching AI-driven drug discovery partnership with Mayo Clinic targeting high-need therapeutic areas.
Feb 17, 2026
Ocular Therapeutix's Axpaxli met its primary endpoint in the SOL-1 Phase 3 trial, showing superior vision maintenance compared to aflibercept in wet AMD patients. The company plans to pursue FDA approval based on the results.
Feb 17, 2026
Compass Pathways reported positive phase 3 results for COMP360 psilocybin in treatment-resistant depression, showing statistically significant symptom reduction. The company plans to discuss FDA filing with a New Drug Application expected in Q4 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
The FDA has approved a monthly dosing schedule for Rybrevant Faspro in EGFR-mutated NSCLC and granted breakthrough therapy designation for the drug as monotherapy in HPV-unrelated recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma after prior therapy.
Feb 17, 2026
Pfizer announced positive results from Cohort 3 of the Phase 3 BREAKWATER trial, showing BRAFTOVI combined with cetuximab and FOLFIRI significantly improved progression-free survival in previously untreated BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer patients.
Feb 17, 2026
The European Commission approved MYQORZO (aficamten) for treating symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in adults, completing global regulatory approvals following FDA and China NMPA clearances. First European launch planned in Germany in Q2 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
The U.S. FDA has accepted Bristol Myers Squibb's New Drug Application for iberdomide combined with daratumumab and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, with a PDUFA date of August 17, 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
The FDA has accepted Bristol Myers Squibb's new drug application for iberdomide combined with daratumumab and dexamethasone for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, with a target action date of August 17, 2026.
Feb 17, 2026
Portal Diabetes, Inc. announced FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its implantable insulin pump system and initiated a Phase 1 study of its proprietary temperature-stable insulin for type 1 diabetes treatment.
Feb 17, 2026
NRx Pharmaceuticals completed a Type C meeting with FDA leadership and received oral guidance supporting a New Drug Application for NRX-100 (preservative-free ketamine) based on existing trial data and Real World Evidence from over 65,000 patients.
Feb 12, 2026
PTC Therapeutics has withdrawn its New Drug Application resubmission for Translarna (ataluren) for nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy following FDA feedback that the data are unlikely to meet the threshold for substantial evidence of effectiveness.
Feb 17, 2026
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 extends the FDA's authority to award rare pediatric disease priority review vouchers through September 30, 2029, restoring a key incentive for developing therapies for rare pediatric diseases.
Feb 17, 2026
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical confronts multiple shareholder class action lawsuits over Phase III trial disclosures while reporting positive UX111 gene therapy data and implementing a 10% workforce reduction.