Roche’s subsidiary, Genentech, has announced a significant breakthrough with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Tecentriq (atezolizumab). This new approval marks a pivotal development in the fight against extensive stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), as the monoclonal antibody will now be used in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for […]
Nordic Nanovector has commenced the dosing of the first patient in its Phase 1b clinical trial, dubbed Archer-1, which aims to evaluate the combination of its investigational lymphoma drug Betalutin (177Lu-satetraxetan-lilotomab) with Roche’s rituximab (RTX) as a second-line treatment for follicular lymphoma (2L FL). This trial is a critical step in exploring novel treatments for […]
Roche, the Swiss pharmaceutical giant, has announced its plans to fully acquire Flatiron Health, a leading oncology software company, for $1.9 billion. This strategic move aims to fast-track the development of cancer treatments by leveraging Flatiron Health’s advanced data analytics and electronic health records software. Strategic Expansion in Oncology The acquisition marks a significant step […]
Roche Group’s subsidiary Genentech has secured the US FDA approval for its multiple sclerosis drug, Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) for treating both relapsing and primary progressive variants of the chronic disease through intravenous infusion.
In a landmark decision, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Genentech, a subsidiary of the Roche Group, for its multiple sclerosis (MS) drug, Ocrevus (ocrelizumab). This approval marks Ocrevus as the first and only therapy available for both relapsing and primary progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, addressing a significant unmet […]
Roche breast cancer drug, Perjeta (pertuzumab) in combination with Herceptin (trastuzumab) and chemotherapy has been demonstrated in a phase 3 trial to have cut the risk of disease recurrence besides increasing the life span of patients with an aggressive form of early breast cancer.
Roche has announced promising results from the APHINITY trial, a crucial Phase 3 study evaluating Perjeta (pertuzumab) in combination with Herceptin (trastuzumab) and chemotherapy. This drug cocktail has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of disease recurrence and extend the lifespan of patients with an aggressive form of early breast cancer. Groundbreaking Results in […]