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GSK’s Jemperli Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation from FDA
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GSK’s Jemperli Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation from FDA

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  • GSK’s Jemperli receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for advanced rectal cancer.
  • The designation is based on a trial showing 100% complete response, signaling a potential treatment shift.
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An update from GlaxoSmithKline ( (GB:GSK) ) is now available.

GSK announced that its drug Jemperli (dostarlimab) has received the US FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for treating locally advanced dMMR/MSI-H rectal cancer, based on data showing a 100% complete clinical response in a trial of 42 patients. This designation may expedite the drug’s development and review, potentially shifting the treatment paradigm for this cancer type, which currently involves significant quality-of-life impacts from standard care procedures. The ongoing AZUR-1 trial seeks to confirm these promising results, highlighting a possible substantial advancement in therapy options for patients.

More about GlaxoSmithKline

GSK is a global biopharma company focused on uniting science, technology, and talent to combat diseases, with a particular emphasis on oncology, including immuno-oncology and tumor-cell targeting therapies. Their research and development efforts are directed towards maximizing patient survival, particularly in hematologic malignancies, gynecologic cancers, and other solid tumors.

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