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The EC has approved Calquence + bendamustine & rituximab for the treatment of ASCT-ineligible pts with previously untreated MCL; regulatory review is ongoing in Japan & other regions
Approval was based on P-III (ECHO) trial assessing the combination vs SoC (bendamustine & rituximab) in 1L MCL pts (≥65yrs.; n=635), which showed improved PFS of 27%,…
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Daiichi Sankyo & AstraZeneca has reported topline P-III (DESTINY-Breast11) trial data assessing neoadj. Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) monotx. or Enhertu followed by paclitaxel, Herceptin & Perjeta (THP) vs SoC + THP in high-risk, locally advanced HER2+ early-stage breast cancer pts (n=927)
Trial showed that Enhertu regimen achieved significant improvement in pCR rate (1EP), while EFS (2EP) data was…
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AstraZeneca has reported P-III (LOGOS & KALOS) trial results evaluating Breztri Aerosphere (BGF; 320/28.8/9.6μg or 320/14.4/9.6μg) vs PT009 (ICS/LABA via Aerosphere) & Symbicort pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) in pts (n=~4400) with uncontrolled asthma
Trial met its 1EP, with BGF 320/28.8/9.6μg showing significant improvement in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) AUC 0 to 3hrs. at…
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Driven by innovation and a steadfast commitment to advancing cutting-edge therapies, the biopharma industry experienced robust growth in 2024, marked by significant revenue milestones
With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.87%, the global biopharma market is expected to reach $1.41 trillion by 2032. In 2024, Pfizer led the industry with total…
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Daiichi Sankyo & AstraZeneca have reported topline P-III (DESTINY-Breast09) trial data on Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) ± pertuzumab vs taxane, trastuzumab & pertuzumab (THP) as a 1L treatment of HER2+ metastatic breast cancer pts (n=1157)
Enhertu + pertuzumab showed improved PFS (1EP), with PFS benefit observed across all pre-specified subgroups during interim analysis; OS (2EP) remain immature…
Health Canada Approves AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi to Treat Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (LS-SCLC)
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Health Canada has approved Imfinzi monotx. for the treatment of LS-SCLC adults whose disease has not progressed after receiving Pt-based CRT
Approval was based on P-III (ADRIATIC) trial (n=730) assessing Imfinzi (1500mg, IV, Q4W) with or without Imjudo (75mg, IV, Q4W × 4 cycles) followed by Imfinzi (for ~24mos.) vs PBO
Study showed reduced risk…
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The EC has approved Datroway to treat unresectable or metastatic HR+/HER2- (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer in pts who have received endocrine therapy & ≥1L of CT in the advanced setting
Approval was based on global P-III (TROPION Breast01) trial, assessing Datroway (6mg/kg; IV, Q21D) vs single agent CT (eribulin,…
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The EC has approved perioperative Imfinzi regimen to treat resectable NSCLC adults at high risk of recurrence & no EGFR mutations or ALK rearrangements; MAA under PMDA review
Approval was based on P-III (AEGEAN) trial assessing neoadj. Imfinzi (1500mg; Q3W × 4 cycles) + CT followed by adj. Imfinzi alone (Q4W × ~12 cycles)…
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The EC has approved Enhertu monotx. for inoperable HR+, HER2-low/ultralow MBC whose disease progressed on & are ineligible for endocrine therapy, based on the P-III (DESTINY-Breast06) trial; regulatory review is ongoing in Japan & other regions
Trial (N=866) assessed Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) vs CT in HER2-low (n=713) & ultralow (n=153) pts, showing 38% PFS in CT-naïve…
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AstraZeneca presented data at the ACC'25 and simultaneously published data in JACC from the PURSUIT P-IIb study (n=480) evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of AZD0780 (1mg, 3mg, 10mg & 30mg QD) added to SoC statin therapy vs PBO in dyslipidemic patients with LDL-C levels ≥70 and <190 mg/dL on moderate or high intensity…

