AZ’s Calquence Hits Endpoint In Second CLL Phase III Study

The results move AstraZeneca closer to challenging AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson’s blockbuster Imbruvica in the blood cancer market.

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Calquence in pursuit of Imbruvica • Source: Shutterstock

A Phase III trial of AstraZeneca PLC’s Calquence has met its primary endpoint, marking the second time in as many months that the drug has passed a pivotal test.

AstraZeneca secured rights to the BTK inhibitor in 2015 when it paid $2.5bn for a majority stake in Acerta...

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