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Roche's Avastin misses prostate cancer goal
12-03-2010 10:00
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Roche is the top faller on the Swiss market after the pharma giant's best-selling cancer drug Avastin did not meet its primary objective in a late-stage prostate cancer trial.
The group said the results of a phase III trial showed that the drug failed its primary objective of extending overall survival compared to chemotherapy and prednisone alone.
"It is unfortunate that the study did not meet its primary objective, however, we look forward to sharing the data with the medical community, including the secondary endpoints," said Hal Barron, M.D., Head Global Development and Chief Medical Officer at Roche.
The firm said Avastin's development programme in other tumour types will continue as planned.
The group said the results of a phase III trial showed that the drug failed its primary objective of extending overall survival compared to chemotherapy and prednisone alone.
"It is unfortunate that the study did not meet its primary objective, however, we look forward to sharing the data with the medical community, including the secondary endpoints," said Hal Barron, M.D., Head Global Development and Chief Medical Officer at Roche.
The firm said Avastin's development programme in other tumour types will continue as planned.
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