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GSK’s Benlysta becomes first FDA-approved IV therapy for paediatric lupus

April 30, 2019
Manufacturing and Production, Sales and Marketing Benlysta, FDA, GSK, Lupus, US, pharma

GSK has scored approval in the US with Benlysta (belimumab) for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in paediatric …

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Interview: GSK’s subcutaneous formulation for Benlysta may help cut down hospital visits

June 22, 2016
Research and Development Benlysta, EULAR, Interview, Lupus, NICE, autoimmune diseases, drug trial

UK drugmaker GlaxoSmithKine (LSE: GSK) reported positive results for Benlysta following a late-stage study at the annual European Congress of …

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GSK ready for lupus drug push

November 12, 2015
Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Benlysta, GSK, Lupus, SLE, belimumab, systemic lupus erythematosus

Having presented positive late-stage results for a new formulation of its inflammatory drug Benlysta, GSK says it will file supplementary …

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Benlysta once again rejected by NICE

July 25, 2013
Sales and Marketing Benlysta, GSK, NHS, NICE

NICE has opened a second public consultation for GSK’s lupus drug Benlysta after the Institute has again rejected the medicine …

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Glaxo seals $3 billion acquisition of HGS

July 17, 2012
Business Services, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Benlysta, GSK, Human Genome Sciences, R&D

GlaxoSmithKline has finally sealed the acquisition of Human Genome Sciences, the company with which it co-markets lupus treatment Benlysta.  The …

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HGS shareholder challenges ‘poison pill’

May 31, 2012
Sales and Marketing Benlysta, GSK, HGS, hostile bid

The saga of GlaxoSmithKline’s attempt to take over Human Genome Sciences (HGS) has taken another turn with legal action by …

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NICE no to GSK’s lupus drug Benlysta

April 27, 2012
Sales and Marketing Andrew Dillon, Benlysta, GSK, Lupus, NICE

NICE is still not recommending GlaxoSmithKline’s lupus drug Benlysta, as it believes the treatment is too costly.  In its final …

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GSK’s bid for Human Genome Sciences rejected

April 19, 2012
Sales and Marketing Benlysta, GSK, Human Genome Sciences, mergers and acquisitions

GlaxoSmithKline has launched a takeover bid for Human Genome Sciences for around $2.5 billion, but has been rejected by the …

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Key product launches of 2011

December 19, 2011
Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing 2011, Actos, Benlysta, Brilique, Eliquis, Eylea, Incivek, Jevtana, Multaq, Victrelis, Xalkori, Yervoy, Zytiga, avastin, gilenya, key products

 Avastin 2011 saw a handful of high profile drugs suffer because of new safety and efficacy concerns. Chief among these …

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Rumours abound on GSK-HGS takeover bid

October 20, 2011
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Benlysta, GSK, HGS

Rumours are gathering pace that GlaxoSmithKline may launch a takeover bid for struggling US firm Human Genome Sciences. British tabloid …

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European recommendation for GSK’s lupus drug Benlysta

May 23, 2011
Sales and Marketing Benlysta, CHMP, GlaxoSmithKline, Lupus

GlaxoSmithKline’s first-in-class lupus drug Benlysta has been given a major boost by regulators in the European Union. The European Medicines …

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Lonza expands UK facility, bio business reports growth

April 13, 2011
Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Benlysta, Lonza, Slough, manufacturing

Swiss contract manufacturer and fine chemicals company Lonza has said it plans to expand its biopharmaceutical production unit in Slough, …

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US approval for GSK’s lupus treatment Benlysta

March 10, 2011
Sales and Marketing Benlysta, GSK, GlaxoSmithKline, Human Genome Sciences, Lupus, belimumab, systemic lupus erythematosus

GlaxoSmithKline’s lupus treatment Benylsta has won an historic approval in the US, but will have to prove its safety record …

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Key drug launches for 2011

January 20, 2011
Sales and Marketing Benlysta, Cladribine, Movectro, Pradaxa, Xarelto, axitinib, boceprevir, crizotinib, telaprevir

This year is expected to see new treatments for hepatitis C, multiple sclerosis and lupus among those that could reach …

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UCB lupus candidate shows disease benefits

November 11, 2010
Benlysta, Lupus, UCB, epratuzumab, monoclonal antibody, systemic lupus erythematosus

A new monoclonal antibody targeting the autoimmune disease lupus is continuing to show a positive effect on sufferers, its manufacturer …

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