LIBRETTO-431 study: Lilly’s Retevmo emerges as potential first-line treatment for RET fusion-positive NSCLC

LIBRETTO-431 study: Lilly’s Retevmo emerges as potential first-line treatment for RET fusion-positive NSCLC

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) has unveiled top-line results from the LIBRETTO-431 study, which focused on the assessment of Retevmo against platinum-based chemotherapy plus pemetrexed in patients diagnosed with RET fusion-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The findings showcased a notable improvement in progression-free survival (PFS), a primary objective of the study. Study […]

Lilly bags Retevmo FDA approval for RET-driven lung and thyroid cancers

Lilly bags Retevmo FDA approval for RET-driven lung and thyroid cancers

Retevmo FDA approval : Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) has secured approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Retevmo (selpercatinib, 40mg and 80mg capsules) for the treatment of adults with metastatic rearranged during transfection (RET) fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Retevmo has also been approved by the FDA for the treatment […]

Lilly launches LIBRETTO-431 clinical trial for selpercatinib in NSCLC

Lilly launches LIBRETTO-431 clinical trial for selpercatinib in NSCLC

Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) has initiated the phase 3 LIBRETTO-431 clinical trial to evaluate selpercatinib (LOXO-292) in RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients who are treatment-naïve. The US pharma company is aiming to enroll 400 patients in the late-stage clinical trial. The patients will be grouped randomly to be subjected to […]

Eli Lilly completes $8bn acquisition of Loxo Oncology to expand oncology portfolio

Eli Lilly completes $8bn acquisition of Loxo Oncology to expand oncology portfolio

Eli Lilly and Company, the US-based pharmaceutical giant, has finalised its $8 billion acquisition of Connecticut-based biopharmaceutical firm Loxo Oncology, a move expected to significantly enhance its oncology portfolio. The deal, initially announced in January 2019, marks a pivotal step in Lilly’s strategy to focus on precision medicines tailored for cancers driven by specific gene […]

Lilly to acquire Loxo Oncology in $8bn deal: A game-changer in precision cancer treatment

Lilly to acquire Loxo Oncology in $8bn deal: A game-changer in precision cancer treatment

Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly), a global leader in pharmaceuticals, has made headlines with its announcement to acquire Loxo Oncology, a pioneering biopharmaceutical company based in Stamford, Connecticut. The all-cash deal, valued at $8 billion, is poised to significantly enhance Lilly’s oncology portfolio by integrating Loxo Oncology’s cutting-edge precision medicines. A strategic move in oncology […]