mNEXSPIKE is Moderna's COVID-19 mRNA vaccine approved for active immunization against COVID-19 in older adults and in high-risk individuals aged 12 to 64 years. FDA records list multiple approval documents in 2025 and updated regulatory documentation in 2025-2026.
Drug Class
mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
Approval Status
FDA approved (supporting approval letters dated May 30, 2025, July 3, 2025, and August 27, 2025)
Mechanism of Action
mRNA vaccine platform for active immunization against SARS-CoV-2.
Brand Names
MNEXSPIKE
Indications
\Active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 65 years and older\
\Active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 12-64 years with at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk for severe outcomes\
Moderna posted Q2 2026 revenue of $145 million and a GAAP net loss of $0.8 billion, while improving its 2026 spending outlook. Its norovirus candidate missed Phase 3 interim criteria, and mFLUSIVA faces an August 5 PDUFA decision.
Arbutus and Genevant filed three new lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech over mRNA vaccine lipid nanoparticle patents, shortly after receiving a $178 million payment from Moderna. Sanofi also launched two separate patent suits against Pfizer and Moderna. A Delaware court previously narrowed Moderna's defenses in a related case.
The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has adopted a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization for Moderna's mCOMBRIAX, the world's first combination Covid-19 and influenza vaccine, for individuals 50 years and older.
Moderna announced UK authorization for its updated Spikevax vaccine targeting the LP.8.1 variant and European Commission marketing authorization for mNEXSPIKE, its third vaccine approved in the EU.
Moderna partners with Recordati on propionic acidemia therapy for up to $160 million, while FDA Commissioner defends mRNA vaccine support following funding cuts and regulatory challenges.
BioNTech filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Moderna in Delaware federal court, alleging the company's newly approved mNEXSPIKE vaccine uses proprietary mRNA technology without authorization.
BioNTech filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Moderna in Delaware federal court, alleging that Moderna's next-generation COVID-19 vaccine mNEXSPIKE violates its mRNA vaccine design patent.
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.
A phase 1 clinical trial demonstrates that mRNA-1283, a next-generation COVID-19 vaccine encoding receptor-binding and N-terminal domains of the spike protein, induces durable T cell immunity at a 10 µg dose comparable to the standard 100 µg mRNA-1273 vaccine.
Moderna reported Q4 revenue of $678 million, beating analyst estimates, while posting a narrower-than-expected loss of $2.11 per share. The results came as the FDA refused to review the company's mRNA flu vaccine application.