GSK’s latest phase III shingles trial offers hope to stem cell transplant patients
People who have undergone stem cell transplants typically have weaker immune systems, which makes them more susceptible to viruses such as shingles
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GSK PLC will be a fully focused biopharma company following the demerger of its world-leading consumer healthcare business, Haleon, in July 2022. The company will prioritise innovation in vaccines and specialty medicines, maximising the increasing opportunities to prevent and treat disease.
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People who have undergone stem cell transplants typically have weaker immune systems, which makes them more susceptible to viruses such as shingles
The trial will evaluate the effectiveness of an injectable HIV drug, administered only once every two months, in sexually active women
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Some of the biggest risers and fallers in London on Wednesday
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London's blue-chip index closed the day lower but retailers and housebuilders did well, oh, and there was some Brexit news...
Uncertainty surrounding the trajectory of GSK’s ViiV Healthcare HIV business justifies a discount argues UBS analyst Michael Leutchen, but he reckons the valuation now reflects that
Juluca – as the treatment is known – is made by GSK’s majority-controlled ViiV Healthcare and is the first such drug to be approved by US authorities
The strong demand for Tivicay and Relvar, among others, justifies new boss Emma Walmsley’s decision to narrow the drugmaker’s focus on HIV and respiratory medicines
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The UK blue chip index closed down 1.05% to 7,447 as the pound strengthened after better-than-forecast UK GDP
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PPI, the HBOS acquisition and now the prospect of a rate rise hitting the mortgage market; it's all a bit of a trial for Lloyds
The UK healthcare cost regulator has approved GSK's gene therapy for so-called 'bubble boy' syndrome while the US FDA has approved its shingles vaccine
The week ahead includes third quarter earnings from Lloyds, Barclays and RBS along with trading updates from Shire, IAG and GSK
A look at some of the biggest risers and fallers today in London
The UK blue chip index closed at 7,526, well below the session peak of 7,557.00 and close to the day’s low of 7,531.48
The once-a-day triple inhaler combines the drugs fluticasone furoate, umeclidinium and vilanterol and will have a proposed brand name of Trelegy Ellipta
Shire remains the "standout stock" as it has an "extremely compelling valuation”, according to JP Morgan
A study of GSK's Relvar Eillipta treatment showed an improvement in symptoms of asthma sufferers
The FTSE 100 retreated as investors worry about Hurricane Irma, while mixed economic statistics raised fresh concerns over the UK economy.
Mike van Dulken, head of research at Accendo Markets said the share price reaction “may in fact be due to a downgraded Risk & Uncertainties statement, buried half way through the report before the financial statements"
The FTSE 100 finished 108 points lower at 7,390, about 13 points above its intra-day low
Sources are cited as saying the bidding could go as high as US$200 a share, valuing the business at US$8.7bn