Beating expectations for the second quarter, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. touted the stability of its PD-1 inhibitor Opdivo in second-line metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as well as the diversity of the immuno-oncology franchise overall, especially strong performance of the Opdivo/Yervoy combo in renal cancer.
Bristol Touts Opdivo's Stability – And Diversity – In Strong Q2
The recently launched Opdivo/Yervoy combination already has a leading position in first-line kidney cancer in the US – with a 30% share of new patients – but has been rejected in Europe.
