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10/26/2026
Claudin 18.2 antibody-drug conjugate prolongs survival in gastro-oesophageal cancer
Sone-Ve doubled median overall survival versus investigator's choice in third-line and later gastro-oesophageal cancer; second-line PFS missed significance.
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10/26/2026
Obesity drug reimbursement in Portugal: new SNS terms
Portaria n.º 464/2026/1 limits state reimbursement for obesity medicines to SNS patients in a hospital obesity pathway. Cover is 15% for 12 months. #SyenzaNews #MarketAccess
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10/26/2026
Antiretroviral Tender Awards Declared Invalid by Pretoria Court
A Pretoria court has declared invalid the antiretroviral tender awards for two items and ordered the health department to redo the split within 120 days. Cipla's review succeeded on all five grounds, while Hetero's challenge was dismissed with attorney-and-client costs. #SyenzaNews #SouthAfrica #HIV
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10/23/2026
Intismeran Adjuvant Melanoma Trial Cuts Recurrence Risk by 42%
Merck and Moderna report a 42% reduction in recurrence or death for intismeran plus KEYTRUDA in resected stage IIB-IV melanoma, with full data at ESMO 2026. #SyenzaNews #melanoma #MarketAccess
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10/23/2026
FDA Launches Neuroscience Medical Product Development Program
The FDA has launched the Neuroscience Advancement and Innovation Nexus, starting with an Alzheimer's Prevention Accelerator. #SyenzaNews #Alzheimers #MarketAccess
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10/23/2026
Palbociclib Maintenance in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: EMA Withdrawal
Pfizer has withdrawn its EU application for palbociclib in HER2-positive breast cancer. EMA questioned the open-label PATINA endpoint.
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10/21/2026
CagriSema Weight Loss in Women: Menopause Stages in REDEFINE 1
Two post hoc REDEFINE 1 analyses show CagriSema weight loss in women held across premenopausal, perimenopausal and postmenopausal stages. #SyenzaNews #obesity #MarketAccess
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10/20/2026
Biomarker laboratory in Portugal opens at University of Porto
A new biomarker laboratory in Portugal opens on 21 October at the University of Porto, funded with 2.1 million euros from the PRR. #SyenzaNews #biomarkers #precisionmedicine
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10/20/2026
Emvistegrast in ulcerative colitis hits Phase 2 primary endpoint
Gilead's once-daily oral emvistegrast met the primary endpoint in Phase 2 SWIFT ulcerative colitis data, with 66% clinical response at Week 12 versus 37% on placebo. #SyenzaNews #biotechnology #MarketAccess
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10/20/2026
Jemperli rectal cancer approval may let some patients skip standard treatment
FDA grants accelerated approval for Jemperli in locally advanced rectal cancer, based on interim AZUR-1 results. #SyenzaNews #oncology #MarketAccess
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10/19/2026
Adverse reaction reports in Portugal rise with GLP-1 use
Infarmed has logged 695 suspected adverse reactions to GLP-1 drugs in Portugal since 2024, most linked to Mounjaro.
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10/19/2026
Foundayo Oral GLP-1 Tablet Gets Positive EU Opinion
The EMA's CHMP has backed Foundayo, a once-daily orforglipron tablet, for weight management and type 2 diabetes.
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