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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 15, 2026
The FDA approved KEYTRUDA and its subcutaneous QLEX formulation for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, marking the first PD-1 inhibitor cleared for this patient population based on Phase 3 results.
Feb 13, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab plus paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for PD-L1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer based on phase 3 KEYNOTE-B96 trial results showing improved survival outcomes.
Feb 13, 2026
Merck stock reached a 52-week high at $122.69, rising 46.25% over 12 months and 7.4% in the past month following strong Q4 results and improved long-term pipeline outlook beyond Keytruda's 2028 patent expiration.
May 01, 2025
The FDA approved 46 novel drugs in 2025, down from 50 in 2024. Small molecules accounted for 31 approvals (67%), with oncology leading at nine approvals. Large molecules contributed 15 approvals (33%), spanning ADCs, bispecifics, and subcutaneous delivery innovations.
Dec 18, 2025
The FDA approved a once-monthly dosing schedule for Rybrevant Faspro with Lazcluze for first-line treatment of EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC, reducing clinic visits while maintaining safety and efficacy established with bi-weekly dosing.
Feb 12, 2026
The FDA approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and Keytruda Qlex plus paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adults with PD-L1+ platinum-resistant ovarian carcinoma based on Phase 3 trial data showing improved survival outcomes.
Dec 09, 2025
Moderna and Merck announced median five-year follow-up data showing intismeran autogene in combination with Keytruda reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence or death by 49% in high-risk patients following complete resection.
Feb 13, 2026
A randomized trial of 210 advanced lung cancer patients found that administering checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy in the morning nearly doubled progression-free survival and extended overall survival by nearly a year compared to later-day dosing.
