Sarepta and Roche paused Elevidys trials in the EU after a patient death. Analysts warn of potential sales declines as safety concerns impact market outlook.
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today that new data were presented at the AD/PD 2025 International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases in Vienna, Austria. Highlights included presentations from the ongoing trontinemab Phase Ib/IIa Brainshuttle™ AD study demonstrating dose-dependent rapid amyloid depletion from the brain and the potential of the Elecsys® pTau181 plasma test to rule out amyloid pathology. A Phase III program for trontinemab will be initiated later this year.
Roche's MUSETTE trial found no additional benefit of high-dose Ocrevus over the 600 mg IV dose, reaffirming its efficacy and safety for relapsing multiple sclerosis.
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today that the Phase III MUSETTE trial comparing a high dose of Ocrevus® (ocrelizumab) intravenous (IV) infusion to the currently approved Ocrevus IV 600 mg dose in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) did not meet its primary endpoint in showing additional benefit in slowing disability progression, as measured by a composite disability endpoint over a period of at least 120 weeks of treatment. The rates of disability progression were low and consistent with rates observed in the previous pivotal studies of Ocrevus IV 600 mg. In addition, in several predefined analyses on disease activity, Ocrevus IV 600 mg showed clinically meaningful results with the lowest annualized relapse rate (ARR) observed during the double-blind period of a Phase III study in RMS. The MUSETTE data further support the efficacy and safety profile of the currently approved Ocrevus IV 600 mg dose for RMS.
UK pharma leaders warn excessive NHS levies threaten industry growth, urging the government to reform payments. The ABPI highlights declining UK R&D investment and falling global competitiveness.
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company’s supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Gazyva® (obinutuzumab) for the treatment of lupus nephritis. The filing acceptance is based on positive results from the Phase III REGENCY study, which showed improved complete renal response (CRR) with Gazyva plus standard therapy compared with standard therapy alone. The FDA is expected to make a decision on approval by October 2025.
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved TNKase® (tenecteplase), a thrombolytic or clot-dissolving agent, for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in adults. This approval of TNKase marks Genentech’s second approval for stroke, reinforcing the company's long-standing dedication to advancing stroke care as the developer of the only two FDA-approved medicines for AIS, TNKase and Activase® (alteplase).
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today new positive data from Stage 2 and Stage 3 of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored Phase III OUtMATCH study, which provide further evidence supporting the role of Xolair® (omalizumab) for the treatment of one or more food allergies. Stage 2 of the OUtMATCH study showed Xolair was more effective with fewer side effects than multi-allergen oral immunotherapy (OIT) in the first-ever head-to-head trial comparing the two treatment approaches. OIT involves ingesting the food allergen, initially with a very small amount and gradually increasing the amount. These findings were largely driven by the high rates of adverse events (AEs) leading to study discontinuation in the OIT-treated group.
Viking Therapeutics stock jumped on rumors of a potential acquirer looking to add a GLP-1 treatment to their portfolio and VK2735 appears to rival Zepbound.
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a New Drug Application (NDA) for an Evrysdi® (risdiplam) tablet for people living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Evrysdi is the only non-invasive disease-modifying treatment for SMA. The 5 mg Evrysdi tablet can either be swallowed whole or dispersed in water.
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today that a detailed analysis of its Phase III REGENCY trial of Gazyva® (obinutuzumab) in people with active lupus nephritis (LN) was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The trial demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the primary endpoint of complete renal response (CRR), showing that 46.4% of people treated with Gazyva plus standard therapy (mycophenolate mofetil and glucocorticoids) achieved CRR at 76 weeks compared with 33.1% of people treated with standard therapy alone (adjusted difference 13.4%, 95% CI, 2.0%-24.8%; p=0.0232). This was accompanied by clinically meaningful improvements in complement levels and reductions in anti-dsDNA, markers of disease activity and inflammation.
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Susvimo® (ranibizumab injection) 100 mg/mL for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME), a leading cause of vision loss in adults with diabetes, affecting more than 29 million adults worldwide. Susvimo is the first and only FDA-approved treatment shown to maintain vision in people with DME with fewer treatments than standard-of-care eye injections. Susvimo is now available to U.S. retina specialists and their patients with DME.
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), announced today positive topline results from the overall survival (OS) analysis of the Phase III INAVO120 study investigating ItovebiTM (inavolisib) in combination with palbociclib (Ibrance®) and fulvestrant for people with PIK3CA-mutated, hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, endocrine-resistant, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The study met its key secondary endpoint, showing a statistically significant and clinically meaningful OS benefit with the Itovebi-based regimen compared with palbociclib and fulvestrant alone.
Sarepta's EMBARK study confirms Elevidys offers sustained Duchenne treatment benefits, including motor function improvement and minimal muscle pathology progression.
