Erytech’s eryaspase has failed in its Phase III TRYbeCA-1 trial for second-line pancreatic cancer despite analyst excitement for the solid tumor indication. Its attentions now turn, once again, to its acute lymphoblastic leukemia indication.

Two Indian firms want to terminate specific Phase III trials for molnupiravir, the Merck/ Ridgeback Biotherapeutics’ antiviral in the spotlight as a treatment for mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Should much be read into these plans or is it merely an “administrative closure” that is being sought?

The sponsor of an ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab is set to speak up for its marketing authorization application during a European Medicines Agency oral explanation meeting.

The partnership worth up to $1.75bn removes the significant risk of going it alone in a competitive market as Regenxbio awaits late-stage data for its gene therapy.