Press releases
Browse GSK global press releases issued since 2009. Search them by keyword or browse by year/business category.
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GSK and Actelion discontinue clinical development of almorexant
GSK & ATLN announced the Phase III investigational dual orexin receptor antagonist, almorexant, has been discontinued.
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GSK receives FDA Complete Response letter for Avodart for prostate cancer risk reduction supplemental indication
GSK received a Complete Response letter from the FDA for the sNDA for Avodart for reducing the risk of prostate cancer in men.
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GlaxoSmithKline announces start of two phase III studies in advanced/metastatic melanoma
GSK announced the start of two global Phase III studies in advanced or metastatic melanoma patients with a BRAF V600 mutation.
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Regulatory update - GSK and Valeant receive positive opinion in Europe from the CHMP for Trobalt (retigabine)
GSK & VRX announced EMA's CHMP has issued a positive opinion, recommending marketing authorisation for Trobalt, treatment of seizures.
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GlaxoSmithKline commences Phase III study of intravenous zanamivir for hospitalised patients with influenza
GSK announced, patient has received treatment in Phase III study of hospitalised patients with influenza comparing zanamivir & oseltamivir
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GSK and Prosensa announce start of Phase III study of investigational Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy medication
GSK and Prosensa announced - first patient has commenced treatment in the Phase III study investigating GSK2402968 in ambulant boys with DMD
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GlaxoSmithKline announces Q4 2010 legal charge
GSK announces that it expects to record a legal charge for the fourth quarter of 2010 of £2.2 billion ($3.4 billion) after tax £1.8 billion.
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GlaxoSmithKline and ChemoCentryx announce initiation of Phase III study of GSK’786, formerly Traficet-EN™, for the treatment of Crohn’s disease
GSK & ChemoCentryx announced, first patient with Crohn's disease has initiated treatment in study comparing Traficet-EN, to placebo.
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GlaxoSmithKline and DENTSPLY International sign global agreement to create a portfolio of co-branded professional oral care products
GlaxoSmithKline and DENTSPLY International, announced an agreement to create a portfolio of co-branded oral care products.
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GSK responds to 60 Minutes
GSK issued response regarding a 60' program on Jan 2 that focused on a manufacturing facility in Puerto Rico, formerly owned by the company.
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GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance commence MABA Phase IIb COPD study
GSK & THRX announced, first patient has started treatment with GSK961081 in a Phase IIb study to evaluate efficacy in patients with COPD.
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Andrew Witty appointed Lead Non-Executive Board Member for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)
UK Gov announced, Andrew Witty appointed as the Lead Non-Executive Board Member for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
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GlaxoSmithKline and Impax Pharmaceuticals enter global agreement to develop and commercialise a late stage compound for Parkinson’s Disease
GSK & Impax announced, agreement for the development of IPX066 outside the US & Taiwan, product for the treatment of PD in Phase III trials.
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GSK to strengthen Nutritional Healthcare business with acquisition of Maxinutrition
GSK entered into an agreement for acquisition of Maxinutrition protein-enhanced functional nutrition manufacturer from Darwin Private Equity
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Phase III study in HER2-positive advanced breast cancer shows overall survival benefit when Tykerb is combined with paclitaxel
Phase III study, women with untreated HER2+ metastatic breast cancer improved when treated with a combination of lapatinib & paclitaxel
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Data from Tykerb investigational phase III studies in neo-adjuvant HER2-positive breast cancer presented at breast cancer symposium
Results from 2 Phase III studies examining Tykerb with trastuzumab in the neo-adjuvant setting of HER2+ breast cancer with chemotherapy
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GSK signs agreement to acquire Nanjing MeiRui Pharmaceuticals in China
GSK in agreement to acquire MeiRui for approx $70 million. 90% of share capital is to be acquired from Pagoda, remaining 10 from Allergon.
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GlaxoSmithKline and Human Genome Sciences announce FDA extension of Benlysta® PDUFA target date to 10th March 2011
GSK & HGS announced, FDA has extended the PDUFA target date for its priority review of BLA for Benlysta as a potential treatment for SLE.
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GSK and Valeant announce receipt of U.S. FDA Complete Response letter for ezogabine
GSK & VRX announced receipt of CRL from FDA for NDA for ezogabine*, a drug studied for the treatment of adults with partial-onset seizures.
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Avodart reviewed by FDA advisory committee for prostate cancer risk reduction
GSK announced, results of FDA ODAC meeting to discuss sNDA for Avodart, reducing the risk of prostate cancer in men at risk of the disease