Miracle Drugs, Mega Mergers & Outbreak Alerts – Biotech & Health News Roundup (Aug 15–16, 2025)
Wegovy became the first GLP-1 therapy approved by the FDA for MASH, affecting about 5% of U.S. adults. Tonix’s Tonmya was cleared for fibromyalgia, the first new therapy in 15 years. Pfizer’s inclacumab failed a key sickle cell trial, and Oxbryta was withdrawn. BioNTech agreed to acquire CureVac in a $1.25 billion all-stock deal.
