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Targeted therapy for hard-to-treat leukaemia subtype approved in EU
A FLT3 inhibitor that has been shown to significantly improve FLT3-ITD positive acute myeloid leukaemia survival has been authorised in the EU.
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Antibody-drug conjugates: paving the future of oncology clinical development
Dr Mark Rutstein, Senior Vice President, Head of Oncology Clinical Development at Daiichi Sankyo, highlights key data about the company’s antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) being investigated for breast and lung cancer, and shares insight into why ADCs could replace current standards of care in oncology.
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Pharma pushes for UK medicine scheme revision
If proposed changes to the UK’s Statutory Scheme for branded medicines is implemented, there will be “a negative impact on new product launches, despite any initial exemption in the first three years,” says Astellas.
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Biopharma sees strong Q2 2023 market cap growth
Johnson & Johnson have been shifted from the top position in the market capitalisation ranking for the first time, due to Eli Lilly having the largest growth during Q2 2023, research shows.
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ADC oncology therapy market to value over $36b by 2029
With antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) gaining favour as oncology treatments, research shows Daiichi Sankyo, Seagen and Roche are currently three of the market's most important players.
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ADC demonstrates meaningful survival data for HER2 cancers
Topline data from a Phase II trial signify a significant step forward for ENHERTU® (trastuzumab deruxtecan) in its potential to provide a new option in HER2 expressing cancers.
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IFPMA reveals new CEO leadership lineup
CEOs from Pfizer, Roche and Daiichi Sankyo will join the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA)’s new CEO leadership team.
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Enhertu approved in EU for HER2-low breast cancer
The European Commission has approved Enhertu in the EU as the first HER2-directed therapy for patients with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer.
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EMA validates Enhertu® Type II variation application for lung cancer
The Type II variation application for Enhertu® for adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer has been validated by the EMA.
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Collaboration promotes sustainable pharmaceutical packaging
Four Japanese pharmaceutical companies agree to collaborate on promoting more sustainable pharmaceutical packaging.
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Alzheimer’s therapeutics market to reach $6.8 billion by 2032
A large patient population and limited treatment options are expected to expand the Alzheimer’s therapeutics market at a CAGR of 9.3 percent, suggested a report.
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Top biopharma firms report Q3 market capitalisation decline
The top 20 biopharma companies averaged a market capitalisation decline of $3.45 trillion in Q2 to $3.14 trillion in Q3 2022, says GlobalData.
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Diagnostic approval facilitates more cancer patients treatment
The US FDA has approved Roche’s companion diagnostic test which identifies low HER2 expression in metastatic breast cancer, increasing pool of patients eligible for treatment with antibody drug conjugate Enhertu.
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EPR Podcast Episode 14 – Breast cancer drug development – Markus Kosch, Daiichi Sankyo
What unmet need remains in breast cancer and how is drug development helping tackle these challenges? Tune in to this episode with Daiichi Sankyo to find out more.
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Enhertu granted Priority Review for HER2-positive breast cancer
US FDA grants Enhertu Priority Review based on promising trial results in certain patients with HER2-positive breast cancer.
