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Oct 20, 2023

ESMO: Amgen cites 'watershed moment' as tarlatamab offers lifeline for hard-to-reach cancer group


ESMO: In PD-1 battle GSK waged on Merck, Jermperli appears to show survival edge over Keytruda in lung cancer


Intuitive still surging past pre-COVID levels, despite slowing bariatric surgery rates amid GLP-1 boom


In 2nd big ADC deal of the day, GSK inks $2B+ pact for Hansoh gynecology cancer asset


ESMO: Searching for the perfect cup of pharma-branded espress-MO in Madrid

 

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ESMO: Amgen cites 'watershed moment' as tarlatamab offers lifeline for hard-to-reach cancer group

Amgen is diving deeper into phase 2 tarlatamab data after teasing the molecule's promise a couple of months ago. The asset is one of a handful of bispecific T-cell engagers that have been a focal point of the pharma's oncology work.
 

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ESMO: In PD-1 battle GSK waged on Merck, Jemperli appears to show survival edge over Keytruda in lung cancer

Last year, a first-of-its-kind head-to-head clinical trial between two PD-1 inhibitors went in GSK’s favor. Now, the British pharma has some new patient survival data to celebrate.

Intuitive still surging past pre-COVID levels, despite slowing bariatric surgery rates amid GLP-1 boom

In the third quarter of this year, Intuitive saw procedures performed with its flagship da Vinci robotic surgery system surge to new heights, climbing 19% higher than the same period last year and 17% higher than the third quarter of 2019, before pandemic setbacks had set in.

In 2nd big ADC deal of the day, GSK inks $2B+ pact for Hansoh gynecology cancer asset

GSK is the latest to partake in a string of recent antibody-drug conjugate deals, dishing out $85 million cash and up to $1.4 billion in biobucks for Hansoh Pharma’s gynecologic cancer asset.

ESMO: Searching for the perfect cup of pharma-branded espress-MO in Madrid

If anyone in Spain is wondering where the espresso machines are, they are at the exhibit hall for the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress, where one faces an important question: From which Big Pharma will I accept my complimentary espresso beverage?

Eli Lilly goes after 11 online pharmacies for allegedly selling unauthorized versions of Mounjaro

Eli Lilly is going after 11 online pharmacies—including several overseas—that are allegedly importing, selling or distributing unauthorized versions of its diabetes drug Mounjaro. In a complaint filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission, Lilly has named three companies in China, three in Europe and five in the U.S. that it claims are selling “low-grade” versions of the drug.

FDA clears miniature Micromate robot for CT-guided needle biopsies, interventional procedures

Interventional Systems’ Micromate robot for needle-based procedures has received a new clearance from the FDA that broadens its use to CT imaging.

ESMO: Merck, flush with ADCs, eyes differentiation in massive Daiichi deal

Merck & Co. has signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Daiichi Sankyo to work on ADCs, setting a theme for the Madrid-based ESMO conference.

Jazz looks at strategic options, including possible sale or unit divestiture: Bloomberg

The company is in talks with advisors to field interest in a potential sale, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg. Other options include breaking up the business and divesting some key assets.

J&J bites back against dengue, linking antiviral to protection from infection in challenge trial

One of the last drugs standing at Johnson & Johnson’s slimmed-down infectious disease unit has come through another test. The oral candidate, JNJ-1802, induced antiviral activity against dengue in a human challenge study, offering J&J encouragement as it works toward data in a larger community-based trial.
 
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