Mar 26, 2026
Merck will acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for $6.7 billion to bolster its cancer pipeline ahead of Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration. The deal gives Merck access to TERN-701, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor for chronic myeloid leukemia. Merck projects over $70 billion in commercial opportunities from its pipeline by the mid-2030s.
Mar 12, 2026
Cidara Therapeutics is approaching a critical interim analysis of its Phase 3 ANCHOR trial for CD388, an influenza prophylactic candidate. The results will determine whether the company proceeds with its planned Biologics License Application.
Mar 02, 2026
Moderna's mRNA-1010 seasonal influenza vaccine enters FDA review following a revised approach that splits approval pathways by age group, with a decision expected by August 2026.
Feb 27, 2026
The FDA reversed an earlier refusal and agreed to review Moderna's seasonal flu vaccine application after the company revised its approach based on age groups, setting a decision date of August 5, 2026.
Feb 26, 2026
Moderna's seasonal influenza vaccine candidate mRNA-1010 receives FDA acceptance after initial refusal, with a PDUFA date set for August 5, 2026. The revised application proposes full approval for adults 50-64 and accelerated approval for those 65 and older.
Feb 26, 2026
The FDA agreed to review Moderna's mRNA-1010 seasonal flu vaccine after initially refusing to file the application, setting a decision date of August 5, 2026. If approved, it would be the first mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine on the market.
Feb 17, 2026
Moderna faces a pivotal transition from pandemic-era revenues to a diversified mRNA portfolio, with recent regulatory setbacks offset by strong RSV vaccine performance and upcoming Phase 3 oncology readouts.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA will review Moderna's mRNA-1010 seasonal influenza vaccine after the company proposed a revised regulatory pathway, setting an August 2026 decision date following an earlier refusal-to-file letter.