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FDA Accepts New Drug Application for Merck’s HIV Treatment, Doravirine/Islatravir

Merck’s investigational HIV therapy, doravirine/islatravir (DOR/ISL), has had its new drug application accepted by the FDA and has a PDUFA target date set for the spring of next year (April 28). “The health needs of people living with HIV often …

FDA to Evaluate Merck’s Doravirine, Islatravir Regimen for HIV-1

The FDA has accepted for review a New Drug Application (NDA) for doravirine/islatravir for adult patients with HIV-1 infection that is virologically suppressed on antiretroviral therapy, Merck announced in a release.1 The FDA set a Prescription Drug …

Pressuring Merck's Gardasil, China's home-made 9-valent HPV vaccine priced at 60% discount

China’s first domestically made nine-valent HPV vaccine, a direct competitor to Merck’s Gardasil 9, is being priced at 499 yuan ($70) per dose, the state-owned Xinhua News Agency reports. The shot’s developer, Wantai BioPharm’s Xiamen Innovax Biotech, has …

Merck to Acquire Verona Pharma for $10B, Adding Fast-Growing COPD Drug

Merck & Co. has agreed to acquire Verona Pharma for $10 billion, the companies said, in a deal designed to expand the pharma giant’s pipeline and portfolio of cardio-pulmonary disease treatments in order to shore up revenues ahead of its two biggest …

Merck Strikes $10 Billion Deal to Buy Verona Pharma

Merck agrees to acquire Verona Pharma for $10bn

Merck has agreed to acquire biopharmaceutical company Verona Pharma in a deal valued at $10bn. The acquisition will be made by the subsidiary of Merck, which is known as MSD outside of the US and Canada. The transaction will enhance Merck’s cardio- …

Verona Pharma Stock (VRNA) Soars 20% on $10B Merck Deal

Verona Pharma (VRNA) stock soared on Wednesday after the biopharmaceutical company announced a deal with Merck (MRK). This will have Merck acquire Verona Pharma for $107 per share, a 23.18% premium to the stock’s prior closing price. It also brings the …

Merck Reveals Acquiring UK’s Verona Pharma

(MENAFN) Merck, a German drugmaker, revealed on Wednesday that it has finalized a deal to purchase the UK-headquartered Verona Pharma for $10 billion, or $107 per share. This strategic acquisition is aimed at enhancing Merck’s range of treatments for lung- …

Merck to acquire respiratory drug maker, Verona Pharma for $10 billion

Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and Verona Pharma plc, a biopharmaceutical company focused on respiratory diseases, announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck, through a subsidiary, …

German Merck Seals USD10B Deal to Purchase UK’s Verona Pharma

(MENAFN) German pharmaceutical giant Merck revealed on Wednesday that it has finalized a $10 billion agreement to purchase UK-based Verona Pharma at $107 per share. This strategic move aims to broaden Merck’s portfolio of treatments targeting respiratory …

Merck Snaps Up Verona for $10 Billion in a Bid to Broaden Its Pipeline

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) acquired Verona Pharma plc (VRNA) for $10 billion, boosting Verona’s shares by over 20% to $104.77, with the deal centered on Verona’s first-in-class COPD drug Ohtuvayre. Ohtuvayre, a novel inhaled therapy approved 13 months ago …

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Trump’s latest tariff threat, a Merck deal, and lots more

Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, especially since the middle of the week is already upon us. After all, we have made it this far so we have decided to hang on for another couple of days. And why not? Given the …

In a $10B deal, Merck buys cardio developer Verona

In the second largest M&A deal of the year, Merck & Co. Inc. has strengthened its cardiopulmonary portfolio with the $10 billion acquisition of London-based Verona Pharma plc. The deal brings Merck Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine) for chronic obstructive …

US pharma giant Merck snaps up London lung specialist Verona Pharma for £7.5bn

By DAILY MAIL CITY & FINANCE REPORTER Updated: 17:02 EDT, 9 July 2025 A London-based lung disease specialist is being snapped up by an American rival for £7.5billion. In just the latest foreign takeover of a British company, Verona Pharma has been …

Merck will have 'a lot more work to do' after Verona deal

00:00 Brian Sozzi Merck announcing it will acquire Verona Pharma for about $10 billion as the pharma giant continues its run of acquisitions. Evan Seigerman, BMO Capital Markets Managing Director of Biopharma Equity Research, who has a market perform …

American pharmaceutical company Merck acquires British Verona Pharma for $10 billion

AK&M 09 July 2025 19:10 The American pharmaceutical company Merck&Co. signed an agreement to acquire the British biotech company Verona Pharma Plc for $10 billion. This is reported in a press release from Merck. Merck offered $107 for the Verona …

Merck to buy Verona and its lung drug in $10B deal

Merck & Co. has agreed to pay $10 billion to buy London-based Verona Pharma, scooping up a potential multibillion-dollar new drug to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a deal announced Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration approved …

Merck Breathes Life Into Its Respiratory Prospects With $10B Deal to Buy Verona Pharma

Merck has reached a $10 billion deal to acquire Verona Pharma, a biotech whose first-in-class drug is already commercialized in one prevalent lung disorder and is showing potential in other respiratory conditions. The multi-blockbuster potential of this …

Biotech firm Verona snapped up by Merck in $10bn deal

A London-based biotech company created by British scientists has been sold to Merck, the US multinational big pharma company, for about $10 billion, crystallising multimillion-dollar fortunes for directors. The acquisition of Verona Pharma, a respiratory …

Medical Supplierz Enhances Connectivity Between Medical Equipment Suppliers and Global Buyers

KUWAIT, KUWAIT, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Medical Supplierz, a digital B2B platform for healthcare procurement, has launched a new initiative to streamline the connection between medical equipment suppliers and verified buyers worldwide …

Call It Closed International Realty Announces Expansion Into Minnesota, Appoints Melissa Clawson as State Broker

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Call It Closed International Realty, a rapidly expanding international brokerage renowned for its agent-centric model, today announced its official launch in the State of …

Moorestown Home Restored by ZD Stucco Repair, Just in Time for Summer Fun

ZD Stucco Repair successful completed a full-home stucco repair and restoration project on a spacious 4,600-square-foot single-family home in Moorestown, NJ. MOORESTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Built in 1986 and …

The Center for Sales Strategy Named to Training Industry’s 2025 Top AI Coaching & Learner Support Tools Companies List

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Sales Strategy (CSS) is proud to announce it has been recognized by Training Industry, Inc. as one of the 2025 Top Training Companies in the AI Coaching and Learner …

VentiveIQ Expands Its Connected TV (CTV) Platform with Enhanced Audience Insights and Broader International Coverage

INDIA, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VentiveIQ has announced significant enhancements and expanded international coverage for its Connected TV (CTV) audience intelligence platform. As CTV ad spend in the U.S. surpasses $33 billion and streaming …

Anytime Garage Doors Offers Comprehensive Garage Door Repair in Liberty, MO and Kansas City Metro

LIBERTY, MO, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anytime Garage Doors has expanded its same-day garage door repair services in Liberty, MO. They now proudly serve residential and commercial clients throughout Liberty, Platte City, …

Anytime Garage Doors Expands Service Fleet for Faster Response in Kansas City Metro Areas

LIBERTY, MO, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anytime Garage Doors is happy to announce that we have expanded our service fleet to help meet the demand for garage door repairs and installations in the areas of Liberty, MO, …

Anytime Garage Doors Launches 24/7 Emergency Garage Door Repair Across Kansas City Metro and Surrounding Cities

LIBERTY, MO, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anytime Garage Doors, a trusted name in garage door home services, is proud to announce the new launch of its 24-hour service for emergency garage door repair, now available for the …

Anchor Group & FileForms Announce Free Webinar on Compliance and New Tax Strategies for Business Owners & CPAs

MIDLOTHIAN, VA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of the One Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), The Anchor Group (TAG) and FileForms will co-host a free webinar on Wednesday, July 16, at 3 p.m. EDT, designed to equip business …

CAHME Announces the Reaccreditation of the Stony Brook University Program in Public Health’s MHA Program.

CAHME Board of Directors approved the reaccreditation of Stony Brook University, MHA for an eight-year term. SPRING HOUSE, PA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) …

Develop Fulton Unanimously Approves Major Grant Investments to Advance Economic and Workforce Development

Board Launches 5-Year, $300,000 Commitment to Newly Established North Fulton Economic Alliance ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Develop Fulton Board of Directors has unanimously approved a bold series of …

Sandlapper Waste Launches a New, Reliable & Transparent Waste Service for the South Carolina Lowcountry

Dependable, local waste pickup , with $23 flat-rate pricing, no hidden fees, and neighborly service, has found its home in Dorchester County. CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lowcountry residents in unincorporated areas …

Renowned Futurist and Media Visionary Andrew Eborn Joins FENIX360 as Strategic Advisor

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FENIX360, the revolutionary artist empowerment platform reshaping the global music and creative economy, proudly announces the appointment of Andrew Eborn as a Strategic Advisor to …

Egypt Sherrod & Mike Jackson Receive Emmy® Nomination For Critically Acclaimed Series 'Married To Real Estate'

Powerhouse Couple Honored for Outstanding Instructional/How-To Program, Redefining the Genre with Authenticity and Impact ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Married to Real Estate”, the breakout series hosted by …

HOV Services Limited Appoints Dr. Bhargav Thakkar as Executive Vice President – Healthcare Services

HOV SERVICES LIMITED (NSE:HOVS) PUNE, INDIA, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HOV Services Limited (NSE: HOVS; BSE: 532761), a leading provider of agentic AI workflow solutions driving business operations management, is pleased to announce …

Best California Movers Expands with New Office in Santa Clara, CA

The company opens a new branch at 2931 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051, bringing expert residential and commercial moving services to Bay Area. SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Best California Movers, one of the …

47% of Roles to Be Transformed by AI in Five Years, Say Tech Leaders

As opposed to replacing jobs in the future, tech leaders say AI is likely to transform up to 47% of roles by 2030. UNITED KINGDOM, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A survey by business process automation specialist, ThinkAutomation and …

Two Stories Become One: Royal Design Build Co. Merges with Story Built Homes

A Shared Commitment to Integrity, Craftsmanship, and Transparency Brings Two Trusted Custom Builders Together Under One Roof HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Story Built Homes has announced a strategic merger with …

SandStone Partners Health, dba YourMedPlan, Acquires McBride Insurance Agency to Expand Florida Operations

Acquisition expands access to Florida Blue health insurance solutions for individuals, families, and businesses across the greater Orlando area. CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SandStone Partners Health, LLC, …

Melt-to-Make Showcases Patented Gummy Technology at IFT First Startup Pavilion

Patented pectin and sugar-free gummy base to take center stage as Melt-to-Make joins innovators at world-renowned food science event in Chicago NORTHAMPTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Melt-to-Make™, an innovative B2B …