Merck, Terns Pharmaceuticals receive US antitrust clearance
By Flavia Fortes ( April 24, 2026, 12:43 GMT | Insight) -- Drugmaker Merck and oncology medicine developer Terns Pharmaceuticals have received antitrust clearance from the US competition authorities for their $6.7 billion deal. The waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act expired on April 23, according to Merck.Drugmaker Merck and oncology medicine developer Terns Pharmaceuticals have received antitrust clearance from the US competition authorities for their $6.7 billion deal....
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