Glioblastoma Market Snapshot: Two Approvals In 2024 And A Rich Pipeline

Glioblastoma carries a grim prognosis. The biopharma industry is trying to improve patient outcomes, with 120 drugs in the pipeline and two anticipated approvals this year.

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Patients with glioblastoma can expect to live a median eight months after diagnosis, but two anticipated launches in 2024 and a rich development pipeline could improve that bleak clinical outlook.

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