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Roche rose by around 5.0 percent after a positive study of a lung cancer drug, thereby contributing significantly to the SMI's rise. The index gained 0.8 percent to 13,879 points. AI concerns weighed on the technology sector, while rising oil prices and higher US yields dampened gains and put luxury stocks under pressure. » Altro su finanzen.net

Roche’s partner Medilink reports positive phase‑III data for Tam‑Peli (Tambotatug pelitecan) in relapsed small‑cell lung cancer. Tam‑Peli reduced the risk of death versus topotecan by 54% and the risk of progression by 71%; median overall survival was 13.3 versus 9.4 months. The objective response rate was 59.1% versus 9.7%, meeting the study endpoint. Roche plans to develop Tam‑Peli outside China, Hong Kong and Macau and to rapidly launch global phase‑III programmes; the drug has Breakthrough Therapy status in the US. » Altro su finanzen.net

The FDA has initiated an accelerated review of Roche/Chugai’s drug Enspryng for the rare autoimmune disease MOGAD. The decision is based on the phase III Meteoroid study, in which Enspryng reduced relapse risk by 68% versus placebo and, at 48 weeks, 87% of patients on Enspryng were relapse-free versus 67% on placebo. The FDA aims to decide by January 10, 2027; the EMA is also reviewing the drug with an expected European Commission decision in the third quarter of 2027. Enspryng is already approved for the related condition neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder in around 90 countries. » Altro su finanzen.net