Sanofi Spotlights Nirsevimab In RSV, Further Dupixent Development

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Sanofi executives are upbeat about the potential advantages of its monoclonal antibody-based approach to the prevention of RSV infections in infants, the future growth of the company’s Dupixent franchise, and the progress of its novel anticancers.  

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Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson has highlighted the potential competitive advantage of its Phase III monoclonal antibody nirsevimab over other approaches being evaluated for the prophylaxis of RSV infection in infants.

Nirsevimab “has the potential to be a truly transformational medicine for young children,” Hudson told analysts during the company’s 28...

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