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Genentech (OTCQX:RHHBY), a Roche Group company, has presented new data reinforcing the long-term efficacy of Vabysmo in treating wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The AVONELLE-X study demonstrated sustained disease control over 4 years, with nearly 80% of patients achieving extended dosing intervals of 3-4 months.

In the SALWEEN study, focusing on polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV), a difficult-to-treat form of wet AMD, patients showed significant improvements. Over 60% of participants experienced complete resolution of damaging lesions, and patients gained an average of 8.9 letters in visual acuity. More than 50% of patients qualified for extended five-month dosing schedules.

Vabysmo has maintained a consistent safety profile and is now approved in over 100 countries for various eye conditions, with more than 8 million doses distributed globally since its 2022 U.S. approval.

Roche (OTCQX:RHHBY) has received CE IVDR approval for two significant label expansions of its VENTANA HER2 (4B5) companion diagnostic test. The test is now the first and only diagnostic approved for two key indications: identifying HER2-ultralow metastatic breast cancer patients eligible for ENHERTU treatment, and detecting HER2-positive biliary tract cancer patients suitable for ZIIHERA therapy.

The expansion is particularly significant as approximately 20-25% of hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer patients may be classified as HER2-ultralow. The DESTINY-Breast06 trial demonstrated significant improvement in progression-free survival with ENHERTU in these patients. In Europe, over 564,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, with more than 145,000 estimated deaths.

Roche (OTCQX:RHHBY) has received CE mark approval for Contivue, its Port Delivery Platform containing Susvimo, for treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The platform consists of an eye implant and four ancillary devices for implant management.

New seven-year data from the LADDER study demonstrates strong efficacy, with patients maintaining stable vision and retinal anatomy. The study showed only a six-letter decline in best-corrected visual acuity over seven years, with 95% durability maintained in patients.

The treatment requires only two refills per year, offering a significant improvement over current monthly intravitreal injections. Susvimo is currently under EMA review and could become the first continuous delivery treatment for nAMD, which affects 1.7 million people in the European Union.

Roche (OTCQX:RHHBY) and Alnylam have announced plans to advance zilebesiran into a Phase III cardiovascular outcomes trial (CVOT) for uncontrolled hypertension treatment. The decision follows comprehensive Phase II KARDIA program results, particularly KARDIA-3, which demonstrated clinically meaningful blood pressure reductions.

The KARDIA-3 study showed that zilebesiran (300mg) achieved placebo-adjusted systolic blood pressure reductions of -5.0 mmHg at month three and -3.9 mmHg at month six. Notably, patients on diuretics with baseline BP >140 mmHg showed stronger results of -9.2 mmHg and -8.3 mmHg at three and six months, respectively.

The upcoming ZENITH Phase III trial will enroll approximately 11,000 patients, evaluating zilebesiran's effectiveness in reducing cardiovascular events in high-risk patients on multiple antihypertensives.

Genentech (OTCQX:RHHBY) and Alnylam announced plans to advance zilebesiran into a Phase III cardiovascular outcomes trial (CVOT) for uncontrolled hypertension treatment. The decision follows positive results from the comprehensive KARDIA Phase II program, particularly KARDIA-3 study results presented at ESC Congress 2025.

The KARDIA-3 study demonstrated that zilebesiran (300mg) achieved clinically meaningful blood pressure reductions at month three (-5.0 mmHg; p=0.0431) with sustained benefits through month six. Notably, patients on diuretics with baseline BP >140 mmHg showed significant improvements (-9.2 mmHg at month three).

The upcoming global ZENITH Phase III trial will enroll approximately 11,000 patients, evaluating zilebesiran (300mg) versus placebo in patients with uncontrolled hypertension on multiple antihypertensives. The twice-yearly dosing schedule aims to address poor adherence issues affecting up to 80% of hypertension patients worldwide.

Roche's (OTCQX:RHHBY) subsidiary Genentech has initiated construction of a $700 million manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The 65,000 m² facility, set to be operational by 2029, represents Genentech's first East Coast manufacturing site and is part of Roche's larger $50 billion investment in US operations.

The strategic facility will focus on producing next-generation metabolic medicines, including obesity treatments, and is expected to create more than 1,900 jobs. Located on a 400,000 m² lot with expansion potential, the site was chosen for its skilled workforce, academic institutions, and proximity to other life science companies.

Genentech, a Roche Group company (OTCQX: RHHBY), has broken ground on a $700 million manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The 700,000-square-foot facility represents Genentech's first East Coast manufacturing site and is part of a larger $50 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure, and R&D.

The state-of-the-art facility will focus on producing next-generation metabolic medicines, including obesity treatments. Set to be operational by 2029, the project will create over 400 permanent manufacturing jobs and 1,500 construction jobs. The 100-acre site includes space for future expansion and will feature modern biomanufacturing technologies, advanced automation, and digital capabilities.

Roche (OTCQX: RHHBY) has announced compelling 5-year data for Susvimo in treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The Phase III Portal study demonstrated that Susvimo maintained vision with just two refills per year, showing approximately 95% durability in patients requiring no supplemental treatment between refills.

The study tracked 352 patients over five years, with the Susvimo cohort maintaining vision scores from 74.4 letters at baseline to 67.6 letters at 5 years. The IVT-Susvimo cohort showed similar results, from 76.3 to 68.6 letters. Notably, half of all patients maintained better than 20/40 vision at the five-year mark, with stable central subfield thickness measurements.

Susvimo's Port Delivery Platform represents a significant advancement over current treatments that may require monthly eye injections, offering a one-time surgical implant that delivers continuous medication.

Genentech (OTCQX: RHHBY) announced compelling five-year data for Susvimo in treating wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The Phase III Portal study demonstrated that Susvimo maintained vision with just two refills per year in approximately 95% of patients, requiring no supplemental treatment between refills.

The study showed consistent disease control, with patients maintaining better than 20/40 vision at five years. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) scores were 67.6 letters at 5 years in the Susvimo cohort and 68.6 letters in the IVT-Susvimo cohort. Central subfield thickness remained stable with minimal changes from baseline.

Susvimo utilizes a unique Port Delivery Platform, involving a refillable eye implant that delivers ranibizumab continuously, offering an alternative to monthly eye injections for wet AMD patients.