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Novartis presents positive results from two phase 3 trials for relapsing MS
Remibrutinib reduced relapse rates and improved disease progression rates
Novartis’ Cosentyx gets positive CHMP opinion for polymyalgia rheumatica
If approved, this would be the first IL-17A inhibitor licensed in Europe for adults with polymyalgia rheumatica
Novartis announces trial results for remibrutinib in relapsing multiple sclerosis
MS affects nearly three million people worldwide and has three main types
Novartis’ Pluvicto approved by FDA for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
More than 186,000 men are diagnosed each year with mHSPC globally
Novartis to acquire Myricx Bio in deal worth $1.5bn
Myricx, a UK-based biotech, is developing a new class of antibody-drug conjugates
Gilead’s Trodelvy approved by EC as first-line treatment for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
TNBC is the most aggressive type of breast cancer and has historically been difficult to treat
Gilead’s New Drug Application for Yeztugo accepted by US FDA
The investigational once-weekly oral treatment could be the first long-acting pill for HIV prevention
Novartis breaks ground on US radioligand therapy site
The construction is part of the company’s investment in US research and manufacturing
Gilead to acquire Tubulis for up to $5bn
The acquisition builds on Gilead’s oncology pipeline, focused on addressing areas of high unmet need
Novartis to acquire Excellergy in deal worth up to $2bn
Exl-111, a potential treatment included in the deal, is a central factor in many allergic diseases
Scotland becomes first part of UK to screen all newborn babies for SMA
The screening is part of a two-year evaluation funded by the Scottish government and Novartis
Novartis agrees on potential $3bn deal to buy Synnovations’s breast cancer treatment
The oral drug is currently being evaluated for breast cancer and other advanced solid tumours in a phase 1/2 study