FDA accepts new drug application for Merck’s Doravirine/Islatravir

The FDA set a target action date of April 28, 2026, under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act

Pfizer and Astellas' Xtandi combo extends survival in early prostate cancer setting

Xtandi is approved in over 80 countries, including the U.S., EU, and Japan

Takara Bio Europe inks distribution agreement with Macherey-Nagel

Takara Bio Europe will distribute MN’s Bioanalysis portfolio in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom

Bayer receives first approval for Lynkuet in UK as treatment for vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause

The UK authorization is based on positive results from the Phase III OASIS-1, -2, and -3 trials

FDA approves Bravecto Quantum from Merck Animal Health

Merck to acquire Verona Pharma for US$ 10 billion

Acquisition aligns with Merck’s science-led business development strategy and expands pipeline and portfolio of treatments for cardio-pulmonary diseases

82% of people prefer diagnostic centers over hospitals for preventive checkups in India

Insights are drawn from over 30K+ people across 300+ cities including all metro and tier-1 cities

Lupin and Zentiva sign license and supply agreement for commercializing Certolizumab

Lupin and Zentiva sign license and supply agreement for commercializing Certolizumab

Merck to present new research data across its HIV prevention and treatment pipeline at IAS 2025

Additional data will be presented on a once-weekly oral combination of islatravir and ulonivirine (ISL/ULO) for HIV-1 treatment

Novo Nordisk submits application to EMA for higher dose of Wegovy for obesity treatment

The submission is based on data from the STEP UP and STEP UP T2D clinical trials