Chronic hepatitis B affects an estimated 3.2 million people in Europe alone and more than 250 million people globally.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched a targeted vaccination programme, beginning with students residing at the University of Kent.
The FDA based its approval decision on data from a global Phase IIIb clinical trial demonstrating Arexvy’s effectiveness in the younger adult population.
Alfasigma will pay GSK USD 300 million upfront, with an additional USD 100 million due upon US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.
Under the renewed agreement, Bora will provide end-to-end manufacturing services for more than 20 commercial GSK product lines.
The pharmaceutical giant will pay Frontier USD 40 million upfront, with additional payments of up to USD 963 million tied to achieving specific development, regulatory, and commercial milestones.
The deal centers on ozureprubart, an anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody that could transform how patients manage life-threatening food allergies.
The therapy is indicated for patients aged 12 years and older with severe asthma characterized by an eosinophilic phenotype.