FDA Approvals, Global Business Moves, and Health News Highlights

News Snapshot:

This week, the health industry has witnessed notable developments. Johnson & Johnson's newly approved drug for a muscle-weakening disorder, acquired through their purchase of Momenta, is set to boost profits significantly. Meanwhile, major mergers are shaping the biotech landscape. Germany's Merck KGaA has moved to acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics, anticipating a future free of certain expiring patents. This purchase highlights the market's competitive nature and responses to U.S. market fluctuations. On the regulatory front, China and U.S. trade policies present complex challenges for pharmaceutical companies like AstraZeneca and Australia's CSL. Both are navigating potential tariff impacts as they strive to maintain...