Teva/Sanofi’s Phase IIb Data In IBD Look Competitive Vs. Merck, Roche

Teva reported Phase IIb data for its anti-TL1A agent in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s that the company called transformational and analysts deemed potentially best in class.

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Teva reported strong Phase IIb data for its anti-TL1A agent in IBD indications • Source: Shutterstock

Teva and Sanofi unveiled positive Phase IIb data on 17 December for the TL1A-targeting antibody candidate they are developing to compete against candidates from the same class at Roche and Merck & Co. in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). On a same-day call, Teva execs asserted that their drug, duvakitug (TEV‘574/SAR447189), has produced “transformational” data in both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease as the partners look ahead to planning a Phase III program.

Key Takeaways
  • Teva reported that the TL1A-targeting antibody it is developing for IBD with Sanofi hit primary endpoints in ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s in a Phase IIb...

In the RELIEVE UCCD study, duvakitug met the primary endpoint of clinical remission in UC with both doses tested, 450mg and 900mg given subcutaneously every two weeks for 14 weeks....

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