Roche is looking compete against Regeneron/Bayer’s market-dominating blockbuster eye drug, Eylea, with its new challenger, Vabysmo, but newly unveiled Phase III head-to-head data in a potential third indication appear to show limited advantages over the older product.
Roche’s Vabysmo Advantage Over Eylea Hard To See In Latest Head-To-Head
Both Drugs Dosed Monthly
Roche’s next-generation eye drug Vabysmo has enjoyed a strong launch, but new head-to-head trials in a potential new indication, retinal vein occlusion, appear to offers up few advantages over market leader Eylea.

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