New data for Roche ’s Columvi and Lunsumio presented at ASH 2023 support continued benefit for people with lymphoma
Longer-term data from pivotal studies of fixed-duration Columvi and Lunsumio continue to show durable responses in people with heavily pre-treated lymphomas1,2New data reinforce the potential of combination regimens in earlier treatment settings and add to the robust body of evidence supporting ongoing Phase III studies3,4,5,6Basel, 11 December 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that new data from its CD20xCD3 T-cell engaging bispecific antibody programme, including eight oral presentations, were presented at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting& Exposition, 9-12 December ...
Source: Roche Media News - December 11, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

New data for Roche ’s Columvi and Lunsumio presented at ASH 2023 support continued benefit for people with lymphoma
Longer-term data from pivotal studies of fixed-duration Columvi and Lunsumio continue to show durable responses in people with heavily pre-treated lymphomas1,2New data reinforce the potential of combination regimens in earlier treatment settings and add to the robust body of evidence supporting ongoing Phase III studies3,4,5,6Basel, 11 December 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that new data from its CD20xCD3 T-cell engaging bispecific antibody programme, including eight oral presentations, were presented at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting& Exposition, 9-12 December ...
Source: Roche Investor Update - December 11, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

New data reinforce the benefit of early preventative treatment with Roche ’s Hemlibra for babies with severe haemophilia A
Phase III HAVEN 7 primary data presented at ASH 2023 provide additional confidence in the favourable efficacy and safety profile of subcutaneous Hemlibra given soon after birth1At nearly two years median follow-up in the descriptive, single-arm study, no babies experienced spontaneous bleeds requiring treatment, and all treated bleeds were as a result of trauma1Safety results were consistent with previous studies of Hemlibra, with no new safety signals observed1The HAVEN 7 study was developed in collaboration with the haemophilia A community, to generate additional evidence for the prophylactic treatment of infants with ha...
Source: Roche Media News - December 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

New data reinforce the benefit of early preventative treatment with Roche ’s Hemlibra for babies with severe haemophilia A
Phase III HAVEN 7 primary data presented at ASH 2023 provide additional confidence in the favourable efficacy and safety profile of subcutaneous Hemlibra given soon after birth1At nearly two years median follow-up in the descriptive, single-arm study, no babies experienced spontaneous bleeds requiring treatment, and all treated bleeds were as a result of trauma1Safety results were consistent with previous studies of Hemlibra, with no new safety signals observed1The HAVEN 7 study was developed in collaboration with the haemophilia A community, to generate additional evidence for the prophylactic treatment of infants with ha...
Source: Roche Investor Update - December 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Combined Rituximab + Omalizumab Promising for Refractory BP Combined Rituximab + Omalizumab Promising for Refractory BP
Bullous pemphigoid has high morbidity and mortality, especially in people with comorbidities common to older adults, yet no Food and Drug Administration –approved therapies for BP exist.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - December 8, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Rituximab Maintenance Boosts Survival for Older Adults With MRD-Negative MCL
(MedPage Today) -- Maintenance therapy with rituximab yielded better survival outcomes for older patients with minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity after induction therapy for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), results from the European Mantle Cell... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - December 5, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

Roche ’s subcutaneous injection of Tecentriq recommended by the EU’s CHMP for multiple cancer types
If approved, Tecentriq subcutaneous (SC) would be the first injectable PD-(L)1 cancer immunotherapy in the EU, cutting treatment time by approx. 80%1  The CHMP recommended Tecentriq SC for all indications of intravenous (IV) Tecentriq, including certain types of lung, liver, bladder and breast cancer2A majority of healthcare professionals surveyed in the IMscin001 study found that the SC formulation is easy to administer and could save time compared with IV1Basel, 14 November 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the European Medicines Agency ’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (C...
Source: Roche Investor Update - November 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Roche ’s subcutaneous injection of Tecentriq recommended by the EU’s CHMP for multiple cancer types
If approved, Tecentriq subcutaneous (SC) would be the first injectable PD-(L)1 cancer immunotherapy in the EU, cutting treatment time by approx. 80%1  The CHMP recommended Tecentriq SC for all indications of intravenous (IV) Tecentriq, including certain types of lung, liver, bladder and breast cancer2A majority of healthcare professionals surveyed in the IMscin001 study found that the SC formulation is easy to administer and could save time compared with IV1Basel, 14 November 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the European Medicines Agency ’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (C...
Source: Roche Media News - November 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Roche to present new data at ASH 2023 showcasing breadth of haematology portfolio spanning 10 different types of blood disorders
Basel, 2 November 2023 – Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today it will be presenting more than 45 abstracts at the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, spanning 10 haematology indications.New data reflect Roche ’s commitment to advancing treatment standards even further to help improve the lives of people with blood disorders. This includes new areas, as well as diseases where its medicines have already changed the standard of care, such as haemophilia A, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and follicu lar lymphoma (FL). These data also support Roche’s mission to dev...
Source: Roche Investor Update - November 2, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche reports good sales growth despite decline in demand for COVID-19 products
Basel, 19 October 2023Groupsales grow by 1%1at constant exchange rates (CER) in the first nine months, showing a strong increase of 7% in the third quarterExcluding COVID-19 products,Group salesincrease by 9%Pharmaceuticals Division sales grow by 9%, driven by continued high demand for newer medicinesDiagnostics Division ’s base businessincreases by 7%;overall divisional sales are down 18% due to a surge in demand for COVID-19 tests in 2022Highlightsin the third quarter of 2023:EU approval ofEvrysdifor babies under two months old with spinal muscular atrophyFirst approval of subcutaneous form of cancer immunotherapyTecen...
Source: Roche Media News - October 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche reports good sales growth despite decline in demand for COVID-19 products
Groupsales grow by 1%1at constant exchange rates (CER) in the first nine months, showing a strong increase of 7% in the third quarterExcluding COVID-19 products,Group salesincrease by 9%Pharmaceuticals Division sales grow by 9%, driven by continued high demand for newer medicinesDiagnostics Division ’s base businessincreases by 7%;overall divisional sales are down 18% due to a surge in demand for COVID-19 tests in 2022Highlightsin the third quarter of 2023:EU approval ofEvrysdifor babies under two months old with spinal muscular atrophyFirst approval of subcutaneous form of cancer immunotherapyTecentriqPositive phase III...
Source: Roche Investor Update - October 19, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Roche ’s Tecentriq becomes the first subcutaneous anti-PD-(L)1 cancer immunotherapy available to patients in Great Britain, reducing treatment time to just minutes
Tecentriq subcutaneous (SC) is now approved in Great Britain for all indications of intravenousTecentriq, including certain types of lung, bladder, breast and liver cancer, offering a faster, more convenient option to receive treatmentAdministered under the skin within approx. seven minutes,Tecentriq SC saves time for patients and helps conserve resources in healthcare systems1Evaluations by the FDA, EMA and other health authorities globally are ongoingBasel, 29 August 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that Tecentriq ® SC (atezolizumab) has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Reg...
Source: Roche Investor Update - August 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Roche ’s Tecentriq becomes the first subcutaneous anti-PD-(L)1 cancer immunotherapy available to patients in Great Britain, reducing treatment time to just minutes
Tecentriq subcutaneous (SC) is now approved in Great Britain for all indications of intravenousTecentriq, including certain types of lung, bladder, breast and liver cancer, offering a faster, more convenient option to receive treatmentAdministered under the skin within approx. seven minutes,Tecentriq SC saves time for patients and helps conserve resources in healthcare systems1Evaluations by the FDA, EMA and other health authorities globally are ongoingBasel, 29 August 2023 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that Tecentriq ® SC (atezolizumab) has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Reg...
Source: Roche Media News - August 29, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

BTKi Combo Strong Option in CLL BTKi Combo Strong Option in CLL
A new interim analysis finds more evidence that ibrutinib plus rituximab is a viable option for younger patients with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia compared with standard chemoimmunotherapy.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - August 9, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Certain Medications Tied to Post-COVID Pulmonary Fibrosis
(MedPage Today) -- Pre-infection exposures to rituximab (Rituxan) or chemotherapy were associated with an increased incidence of pulmonary fibrosis in adults hospitalized for COVID-19, a nationwide cohort study suggested. Incidence of a new pulmonary... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - August 8, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news