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STAT·Aug 3·1 min read
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Moderna awaits FDA decision on mRNA flu vaccine as biotech fund launches and pricing disputes intensify

Aug 3, 2026·read at STAT ↗Neutral

Moderna is awaiting the FDA's decision on its mRNA influenza vaccine, which could become the first seasonal flu shot using messenger RNA technology.

Meanwhile, venture firm TCGX announced a new $400 million fund focused on biotech companies operating in Asia, aiming to support regional development.

The article also highlights a renewed dispute over 340B drug‑rebate rules and fresh legal scrutiny of Eli Lilly's insulin pricing practices, underscoring ongoing regulatory challenges.

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This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by STAT.

Original headline: “STAT+: Is there a pharma mega-merger in the making?”

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