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Alecensa: FDA-Approved First ALK Inhibitor for Adjuvant Treatment in Early-Stage ALK-Positive NSCLC
Alecensa, ALK Inhibitor, Adjuvant Treatment, Early-Stage ALK-Positive NSCLC, FDA Approval, Genentech, Roche Group, ALINA Study, 76% Reduction in Disease Recurrence or Death, NCCN Guidelines
Arrowhead’s Plozasiran Projected to Surpass $700M in Sales by 2032, Addressing Major Unmet Needs in Dyslipidemia Treatment
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Plozasiran, Dyslipidemia, GlobalData, Sales Forecast, $700M, 2032, Unmet Needs, Triglyceride Reduction, APOC3 Targeting, SHTG (Severe Hypertriglyceridemia), FCS (Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome), Mixed Dyslipidemia
Ultragenyx’s GTX-102 Shows Promising Results in Mid-Stage Angelman Syndrome Study, Pivotal Study on the Horizon
Ultragenyx, GTX-102, Angelman Syndrome, Mid-Stage Study, Pivotal Study, Antisense Oligonucleotide, Cognitive Improvement, Behavioral Improvement, Sleep Improvement, Gross Motor Improvement
Vertex Acquires Alpine Immune Sciences for $4.9 Billion to Boost Immunology Trail
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Alpine Immune Sciences, $4.9 billion acquisition, Immunology trail
AstraZeneca’s Lynparza Demonstrates Nearly 50% Response in Advanced Breast Cancer Patients: #AACR24 Update
AstraZeneca, Lynparza (olaparib), PARP inhibitor, Advanced breast cancer, 50% response rate, AACR24
Eiger BioPharmaceuticals Declares Bankruptcy and Announces Operational Wind Down Following Years of Challenges
Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, Assets Sale, Operational Wind Down, Rare Metabolic Disease Therapy Development
Medicare Coverage Gap Linked to Reduced Prescription Rates for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
GLP-1 drugs, Medicare coverage gap, Lower prescription rates, Obesity treatment, Semaglutide (Wegovy), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro), Liraglutide (Saxenda), Healthcare costs, Truveta study
Praxis’ Mid-Stage Triumph Propels Advancement of Novel Epilepsy Drug
Praxis Precision Medicines, PRAX-628, Functionally Selective Small Molecule, Hyperexcitable State of Sodium Channels, Adult Focal Onset Epilepsy Treatment, Phase IIa Proof of Concept Study Success, Second Half of 2024 Efficacy Study Planned
Groundbreaking Data Revealed for Genetic Epilepsy Drug STK-001 by Stoke Therapeutics, Exhilarating Investors
Stoke Therapeutics, STK-001, Genetic Epilepsy Drug, Dravet Syndrome, Antisense Oligonucleotide, Seizure Reduction, Positive Clinical Trial Data, Investor Enthusiasm
Medicare Partially Covers Weight Loss Drugs Amidst High Price Concerns and Future Negotiation Prospects
Medicare, Obesity drugs, Wegovy, Semaglutide, Price negotiation, Affordability, Accessibility, Premium increases, Utilization management