Merck's Best Selling Cancer Drug Meets One Goal In Late-Stage Bladder Cancer Study
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Merck & Co Inc announced that its Phase 3 AMBASSADOR trial evaluating Keytruda, a cancer drug, met one of its dual primary endpoints of disease-free survival for the adjuvant treatment of localized muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma and locally advanced urothelial carcinoma. The trial will continue to evaluate its other dual primary endpoint of overall survival. Other Phase 3 studies in muscle-invasive bladder cancer include the KEYNOTE-866 trial and the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-B15 and Phase 3 KEYNOTE-905 trials, which are being conducted in collaboration with Seagen Inc and Astellas Pharma Inc.
October 05, 2023 | 1:35 pm
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Astellas Pharma Inc is collaborating with Merck on Phase 3 trials for muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Partnerships with larger companies like Merck can provide smaller companies like Astellas Pharma with increased resources and credibility, potentially boosting their stock.
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Astellas Pharma Inc is collaborating with Merck on Phase 3 trials for muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Partnerships with larger companies like Merck can provide smaller companies like Astellas Pharma with increased resources and credibility, potentially boosting their stock.
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Merck's cancer drug Keytruda met one of its primary endpoints in a Phase 3 trial, potentially boosting its market position.
Positive trial results typically boost a company's stock as it indicates potential for increased sales and market share.
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Seagen Inc is collaborating with Merck on Phase 3 trials for muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Partnerships with larger companies like Merck can provide smaller companies like Seagen with increased resources and credibility, potentially boosting their stock.
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