The US FDA New Drug Approvals in May 2026

Shots: The US FDA approved eight therapies in May 2026 across oncology, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, anesthesia, and antimicrobial resistance, reflecting continued regulatory momentum in addressing both rare and prevalent diseases. Key approvals included Veppanu (breast cancer), Beqalzi (mantle cell lymphoma), Baxfendy (hypertension), Hepcludex (HDV infection), Decnupaz (BPDCN), Zaynich (cUTI), Cypsedo (general anesthesia), and Xocova (COVID-19 PEP). Overall, May 2026 underscored the FDA’s commitment to advancing innovative medicines, precision therapies, and expanded patient access,…

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Merck to Acquire Cidara Therapeutics for ~$9.2B to Bolster Antiviral Pipeline

Shots: Merck has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cidara Therapeutics through a subsidiary, adding the company’s lead late-stage antiviral candidate CD388 to its pipeline Merck will acquire Cidara at $221.50 per share in cash, valuing the deal at approximately $9.2B. The transaction is expected to close in Q1’26 Cidara’s CD388 (currently in P-III) is…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 17, 2025

The US FDA New Drug Approvals in May 2026

Merck to Acquire Cidara Therapeutics for ~$9.2B to Bolster Antiviral Pipeline

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