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[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR] Roche’s strong sales growth of 9% (CER) continues in the third quarter of 2024; Group sales increase 6% in the first nine months

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Roche reported strong Group sales growth of 6% (CER) to CHF 45.0 billion in the first nine months of 2024, with a notable 9% increase in Q3. The Pharmaceuticals Division saw 7% growth to CHF 34.3 billion, driven by newer medicines like Vabysmo, Phesgo, and Ocrevus. The Diagnostics Division grew 5% to CHF 10.7 billion.

Key achievements include US approvals for Itovebi (breast cancer), Ocrevus Zunovo (multiple sclerosis), and Tecentriq Hybreza (cancer), plus EU approvals for Vabysmo (eye disease) and PiaSky (blood condition). Positive phase III data was reported for several medicines including Gazyva/Gazyvaro and Xofluza.

Roche ha riportato una forte crescita delle vendite del Gruppo del 6% (CER) a CHF 45,0 miliardi nei primi nove mesi del 2024, con un notevole incremento del 9% nel terzo trimestre. La Divisione Farmaceutica ha registrato una crescita del 7% a CHF 34,3 miliardi, sostenuta da nuovi farmaci come Vabysmo, Phesgo e Ocrevus. La Divisione Diagnostica è cresciuta del 5% a CHF 10,7 miliardi.

I risultati chiave includono le approvazioni negli Stati Uniti per Itovebi (cancro al seno), Ocrevus Zunovo (sclerosi multipla) e Tecentriq Hybreza (cancro), oltre alle approvazioni UE per Vabysmo (malattia oculare) e PiaSky (condizione del sangue). Sono stati riportati dati positivi di fase III per diversi medicinali, tra cui Gazyva/Gazyvaro e Xofluza.

Roche informó un fuerte crecimiento en las ventas del Grupo del 6% (CER) a CHF 45.0 mil millones en los primeros nueve meses de 2024, con un notable aumento del 9% en el tercer trimestre. La División Farmacéutica experimentó un crecimiento del 7% hasta CHF 34.3 mil millones, impulsada por nuevos medicamentos como Vabysmo, Phesgo y Ocrevus. La División de Diagnósticos creció un 5% hasta CHF 10.7 mil millones.

Los logros clave incluyen las aprobaciones en EE.UU. para Itovebi (cáncer de mama), Ocrevus Zunovo (esclerosis múltiple) y Tecentriq Hybreza (cáncer), además de aprobaciones en la UE para Vabysmo (enfermedad ocular) y PiaSky (condición sanguínea). Se reportaron datos positivos de fase III para varios medicamentos, incluyendo Gazyva/Gazyvaro y Xofluza.

로슈는 2024년 첫 9개월 동안 그룹 매출이 6% (CER) 성장하여 450억 스위스 프랑에 달했다고 보고했으며, 3분기에는 9%의 두드러진 증가가 있었습니다. 제약 부문은 Vabysmo, Phesgo 및 Ocrevus와 같은 신약 덕분에 7% 성장하여 343억 스위스 프랑에 도달했습니다. 진단 부문은 5% 성장하여 107억 스위스 프랑에 도달했습니다.

주요 성과로는 유방암에 대한 Itovebi, 다발성 경화증에 대한 Ocrevus Zunovo 및 암에 대한 Tecentriq Hybreza의 미국 승인과, 눈 질환에 대한 Vabysmo 및 혈액 질환에 대한 PiaSky에 대한 EU 승인이 포함됩니다. Gazyva/Gazyvaro 및 Xofluza를 포함한 여러 약물의 3상 긍정 데이터가 보고되었습니다.

Roche a annoncé une forte croissance des ventes du Groupe de 6% (CER) à 45,0 milliards de CHF au cours des neuf premiers mois de 2024, avec une augmentation notable de 9% au troisième trimestre. La Division Pharmaceutique a enregistré une croissance de 7% à 34,3 milliards de CHF, soutenue par de nouveaux médicaments tels que Vabysmo, Phesgo et Ocrevus. La Division Diagnostique a crû de 5% à 10,7 milliards de CHF.

Parmi les réalisations clés, on trouve les approbations aux États-Unis pour Itovebi (cancer du sein), Ocrevus Zunovo (sclérose en plaques) et Tecentriq Hybreza (cancer), ainsi que les approbations dans l'UE pour Vabysmo (maladie oculaire) et PiaSky (maladie du sang). Des données positives de phase III ont été rapportées pour plusieurs médicaments, dont Gazyva/Gazyvaro et Xofluza.

Roche meldete ein starkes Umsatzwachstum von 6% (CER) auf 45,0 Milliarden CHF in den ersten neun Monaten des Jahres 2024, mit einem bemerkenswerten Anstieg von 9% im dritten Quartal. Die Pharmazeutische Abteilung verzeichnete ein Wachstum von 7% auf 34,3 Milliarden CHF, angetrieben durch neuere Medikamente wie Vabysmo, Phesgo und Ocrevus. Die Diagnoseabteilung wuchs um 5% auf 10,7 Milliarden CHF.

Zu den wichtigsten Erfolgen gehören die US-Zulassungen für Itovebi (Brustkrebs), Ocrevus Zunovo (Multiple Sklerose) und Tecentriq Hybreza (Krebs) sowie die EU-Zulassungen für Vabysmo (Augenerkrankung) und PiaSky (Blutkrankheit). Positive Daten aus Phase-III-Studien wurden für mehrere Medikamente, darunter Gazyva/Gazyvaro und Xofluza, berichtet.

Positive
  • Strong Q3 sales growth of 9% (CER)
  • Base business growth of 8% excluding COVID-19 products
  • Pharmaceuticals Division sales up 7% to CHF 34.3 billion
  • Five major regulatory approvals in Q3
  • Vabysmo sales reached CHF 2.8 billion with strong growth
  • International region sales surged 19%
Negative
  • Japan sales declined 21% due to lower Ronapreve sales
  • COVID-19 test sales dropped from CHF 0.4B to CHF 0.1B
  • Continued biosimilar erosion affecting Avastin, Herceptin, and MabThera/Rituxan sales
  • Group sales grew by 6%1 at constant exchange rates (CER) (2% in CHF) in the first nine months, driven by the high demand for both our medicines and diagnostics; excluding COVID-19-related products, sales increased by 8%
  • In the third quarter, Group sales rose by 9% (6% in CHF), as they did in the second quarter
  • Pharmaceuticals Division sales rose by 7% in the first nine months; the strong growth of 9% in the base business2 was driven by continued high demand for our newer medicines to treat severe diseases; Vabysmo (serious eye diseases), Phesgo (breast cancer) and Ocrevus (multiple sclerosis) were major growth drivers
  • Diagnostics Division sales increased by 5% in the first nine months, while the base business2 grew by 8% due to higher demand for immunodiagnostic, pathology and molecular solutions
  • Highlights:
    • US approval for Itovebi (inavolisib) for breast cancer, Ocrevus Zunovo subcutaneous injection for multiple sclerosis and Tecentriq Hybreza subcutaneous formulation for various types of cancer
    • EU approval for Vabysmo for retinal vein occlusion (RVO), a serious eye disease, and PiaSky for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare life-threatening blood condition
    • Positive phase III data for Gazyva/Gazyvaro (lupus nephritis, a kidney disease), Xofluza (influenza) and Tecentriq (lung cancer). New positive phase II data for fenebrutinib (multiple sclerosis), and new positive long-term data for Evrysdi (spinal muscular atrophy)
    • Acquired AntlerA Therapeutics for a novel target in ophthalmology, and signed agreement for the acquisition of two next-generation CDK inhibitor drugs targeting breast cancer from Regor Pharmaceuticals
    • Closing of acquisition of LumiraDx’s point-of-care technology to expand access to diagnostic testing in primary care and low- and middle-income countries
    • Launch of the cobas Respiratory flex test, the first to use our new Temperature-Activated Generation of Signal (TAGS) technology
    • WHO endorsement for CINtec PLUS testing for cervical cancer prevention
  • Outlook for 2024 confirmed

Roche CEO Thomas Schinecker: “Our strong growth momentum continued in the third quarter, reflecting the high demand for our innovative medicines and diagnostic solutions and their positive impact on patients’ lives around the world.

We made significant progress in our pharmaceuticals portfolio in the last quarter with five important regulatory approvals for our medicines, three positive phase III read-outs, and two acquisitions to strengthen our oncology and ophthalmology pipelines.

Itovebi (inavolisib) recently received US approval based on clinical data demonstrating a reduction of more than 50% in the risk of death or worsening disease for people suffering from a form of advanced, hard-to-treat breast cancer. In addition, we had positive phase III results for Gazyva/Gazyvaro in lupus nephritis, a potentially life-threatening kidney disease for which limited treatment options are available today.

We confirm our outlook for 2024.”

Sales CHF millions As % of sales % change
January‒September 2024 2023 2024 2023 At CER In CHF
Group 44,984 44,053 100.0 100.0 6 2
Pharmaceuticals Division 34,257 33,372 76.2 75.8 7 3
United States 18,166 17,430 40.4 39.6 7 4
Europe 6,613 6,259 14.7 14.2 7 6
Japan 2,083 2,937 4.6 6.7 -21 -29
International* 7,395 6,746 16.5 15.3 19 10
Diagnostics Division 10,727 10,681 23.8 24.2 5 0

All figures shown in the table were restated to reflect the shift of the Foundation Medicine (FMI) business from the Pharmaceuticals Division to the Diagnostics Division.
*Asia-Pacific, CEETRIS (Central Eastern Europe, Türkiye, Russia and Indian subcontinent), Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Canada, others

Outlook for 2024 confirmed
Roche expects an increase in Group sales in the mid single digit range (CER).

Core earnings per share are targeted to grow in the high single digit range (CER), excluding the impact from the resolution of tax disputes in 2023.

Roche expects to further increase its dividend in Swiss francs.

Group sales
In the first nine months of 2024, Group sales increased by 6% at CER (2% in CHF) to CHF 45.0 billion as strong demand for our novel medicines as well as diagnostic products including immunodiagnostic, pathology and molecular solutions more than offset the anticipated decline in COVID-19-related sales and the impact of biosimilar/generic erosion.

The appreciation of the Swiss franc against most currencies had an adverse impact on the sales reported in Swiss francs compared to constant exchange rates.

The Pharmaceuticals Division sales increased by 7% to CHF 34.3 billion, while the base business (excluding COVID-19) grew by 9%, driven primarily by higher sales of Vabysmo (severe eye diseases), Phesgo (breast cancer), Ocrevus (multiple sclerosis), Hemlibra (haemophilia) and Polivy (blood cancer).

These five medicines together generated total sales of CHF 13.2 billion, an increase of CHF 2.7 billion (CER) from the first nine months of 2023.

The eye medicine Vabysmo, launched in early 2022, continues to be a major growth driver, generating sales of CHF 2.8 billion on growing demand in all regions.

Sales of Avastin (various types of cancer), Herceptin (breast and gastric cancer) and MabThera/Rituxan (blood cancer, rheumatoid arthritis) decreased by a combined CHF 0.5 billion as the impact of biosimilar competition slowed further. Sales of the COVID-19 medicine Ronapreve were negligible compared with CHF 0.5 billion in the first nine months of 2023.

In the United States, sales grew by 7% as strong sales of Vabysmo, Ocrevus, Polivy and Xolair (food allergies) were partially offset by the continued decline in sales of medicines for which patent protection has expired. Vabysmo achieved CHF 2.1 billion in sales, showing a high uptake in both new patients and patients switching from other medications.

In Europe, sales rose by 7%, driven by demand for Vabysmo as well as by the continued uptake of Phesgo, Ocrevus, Evrysdi (spinal muscular atrophy) and Hemlibra. This was partially offset by lower sales of medicines for which patent protection has expired and of Perjeta (breast cancer) due to the ongoing conversion of patients to Phesgo.

Sales in Japan were down 21%, mainly due to the base effect of the supply of Ronapreve (COVID-19) to the government in the first quarter of 2023. Excluding this effect, sales in Japan were 3% lower as strong demand for Phesgo and Vabysmo was more than offset by the impact of government price cuts and lower sales of medicines for which patent protection has expired.

Sales in the International region surged by 19%, led by demand for Perjeta, Hemlibra, Tecentriq (cancer immunotherapy), Phesgo and Ocrevus as well as the launch of Elevydis (gene therapy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy). Sales in China increased by 8%, driven by Xofluza, Perjeta, Polivy and Avastin.

The Diagnostics Division sales increased by 5% to CHF 10.7 billion, while the base business (excluding COVID-19) grew by 8%. Immunodiagnostic products, which include cardiac, oncology and thyroid tests, were the main growth drivers (10%). Additional growth came from pathology and molecular solutions. Sales of COVID-19 tests were CHF 0.1 billion in the first nine months of 2024 compared with CHF 0.4 billion in the corresponding period last year.

Sales growth was reported across regions, with the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region growing by 5%, North America by 6%, Asia-Pacific by 2% and Latin America by 18%.


Pharmaceuticals: key developments

Compound Milestone
Regulatory
Itovebi (inavolisib)
Breast cancer
FDA approves Itovebi, a targeted treatment for advanced hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer with a PIK3CA mutation

  • Approval is based on phase III INAVO120 results, showing the regimen based on Itovebi (inavolisib) more than doubled progression-free survival compared with palbociclib and fulvestrant alone in the first-line setting
  • This approval helps address an urgent unmet need in breast cancer for people with a mutated PIK3CA gene, one of the most commonly mutated genes in HR-positive disease and which is associated with poor prognosis
  • Itovebi is Roche’s first targeted therapy approved for people with HR-positive disease, the most prevalent breast cancer subtype, marking an important step in our ambition to continue bringing innovative medicines to more people with breast cancer
 

More information: Media Release, 11 October 2024
Ocrevus Zunovo
Multiple sclerosis
FDA approves Ocrevus Zunovo as the first and only twice-a-year 10-minute subcutaneous injection for people with relapsing and progressive multiple sclerosis

  • Ocrevus Zunovo has the potential to expand treatment options to centres without intravenous (IV) infrastructure or with IV constraints, like at a doctor’s office
  • This approval is backed by a decade of proven safety and efficacy data of Ocrevus IV, with over 350,000 people treated globally
  • Ocrevus Zunovo offers people with multiple sclerosis more options to access treatment based on their individual needs
 

More information: Media Release, 16 September 2024
Tecentriq Hybreza
Various types of cancer
FDA approves Tecentriq Hybreza, the first and only subcutaneous anti-PD-(L)1 cancer immunotherapy

  • Tecentriq Hybreza provides patients and physicians with greater flexibility of treatment options while showing safety and efficacy consistent with intravenous (IV) Tecentriq
  • New subcutaneous option reduces treatment time to approximately seven minutes, compared with 30‒60 minutes for IV infusion
 

More information: Media Release, 13 September 2024
PiaSky
Rare blood disease
PiaSky approved in the EU as the first monthly subcutaneous treatment for people with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH)

  • With the option of self-administration, PiaSky (crovalimab) has the potential to reduce treatment burden for people with PNH and their caregivers in Europe
  • Approval is based on COMMODORE 2, where subcutaneous (SC) PiaSky once a month was equivalent to intravenous eculizumab every two weeks
  • PiaSky advances C5 inhibition through innovative recycling technology, which enables its monthly SC administration
 

More information: Media Release, 27 August 2024
Vabysmo
Severe eye diseases
European Commission approves Vabysmo for treatment of retinal vein occlusion (RVO)

  • Approval is based on data from two phase III studies in branch and central retinal vein occlusion (RVO) showing early and sustained vision improvements non-inferior to aflibercept, and robust retinal drying with Vabysmo
  • Additional submitted data shows that up to 60% of people receiving Vabysmo were able to extend treatment intervals to three or four months
  • Vabysmo is already approved in several countries, including the US and Japan, for RVO and in nearly 100 countries for people with neovascular or ‘wet’ age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME)
 

More information: Media Release, 30 July 2024
Phase III, pivotal and other key readouts
Evrysdi
Spinal muscular atrophy
Majority of children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treated with Evrysdi are able to sit, stand and walk independently, two-year data demonstrate

  • Positive data confirm Evrysdi efficacy and safety in children first treated pre-symptomatically before six weeks of age, with most achieving motor milestones similar to children without SMA
  • All children were able to swallow and feed orally, with none requiring permanent ventilation
  • Evrysdi is the only non-invasive SMA therapy and is approved in over 100 countries, with more than 16,000 people with SMA treated globally
 

More information: Media Release, 14 October 2024
Gazyva/
Gazyvaro
Kidney disease

 
Positive phase III results for Gazyva/Gazyvaro show superiority to standard therapy alone in people with lupus nephritis

  • The REGENCY study met its primary endpoint, demonstrating statistically significant and clinically meaningful treatment benefits in people with active lupus nephritis
  • Gazyva/Gazyvaro is designed to target an underlying cause of lupus nephritis, aiming to prevent or delay progression to end-stage kidney disease
  • Lupus nephritis is a potentially life-threatening manifestation of an autoimmune disease affecting 1.7 million people worldwide, primarily women; up to one-third of people on current treatments will progress to end-stage kidney disease within 10 years
 

More information: Media Release, 26 September 2024
Xofluza
Influenza
Positive phase III results show Xofluza significantly reduces the transmission of influenza viruses

  • Data from the CENTERSTONE study shows single-dose Xofluza reduces transmission of influenza from an infected person to household members
  • This is the first time that any antiviral used in the treatment of a respiratory viral illness has demonstrated a transmission reduction benefit in a global phase III study
  • Reducing the spread of infection in the household could help limit transmission within communities and societies, easing the burden of both seasonal and pandemic influenza on healthcare systems
 

More information: Media Release, 19 September 2024
Fenebrutinib
Multiple sclerosis
Fenebrutinib demonstrated near-complete suppression of disease activity and disability progression for up to 48 weeks in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis

  • New phase II data show vast majority of patients experiencing no relapses or disability progression
  • Fenebrutinib suppressed acute and chronic MRI lesions
  • Fenebrutinib’s safety profile was consistent with previous and ongoing clinical trials across multiple diseases including more than 2,700 people to date
 

More information: Media Release, 4 September 2024
Susvimo
Severe eye disease
New data for Susvimo demonstrates sustained efficacy in two serious diabetic eye conditions

  • Two-year phase III data presented at ASRS 2024 show Susvimo’s potential as an alternative to eye injections to treat diabetic macular edema (DME) and diabetic retinopathy (DR)
  • Safety data were consistent with the known safety profile for Susvimo in people with DME and DR
  • Additionally, the US FDA has accepted the filing application for Susvimo in DME and DR based on one-year Pagoda and Pavilion study data
 

More information: Media Release, 18 July 2024
Other
Pharma Research and Early Development Center Roche opens Pharma Research and Early Development Center in Basel to accelerate scientific innovation

  • Switzerland’s most innovative research and development centre underscores Roche’s long-term investment in scientific advancement to meet patient needs
  • The new centre will simplify and increase collaboration, thereby accelerating scientific innovation
 

More information: Media Release, 10 September 2024

Pharmaceuticals sales

Sales CHF millions As % of sales % change
January–September 2024 2023 2024 2023 At CER In CHF
Pharmaceuticals Division 34,257 33,372 100.0 100.0 7 3
United States 18,166 17,430 53.0 52.2 7 4
Europe 6,613 6,259 19.3 18.8 7 6
Japan 2,083 2,937 6.1 8.8 -21 -29
International* 7,395 6,746 21.6 20.2 19 10

All figures shown in the table were restated to reflect the shift of the Foundation Medicine (FMI) business from the Pharmaceuticals Division to the Diagnostics Division.
* Asia-Pacific, CEETRIS (Central Eastern Europe, Türkiye, Russia and Indian subcontinent), Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Canada, others

Top-selling medicines Total United States Europe Japan International
CHF m % CHF m % CHF m % CHF m % CHF m %
Ocrevus
Multiple sclerosis
5,056 9 3,640 7 961 11 - - 455 26
Hemlibra
Haemophilia A
3,280 10 1,906 5 690 10 259 4 425 42
Vabysmo
Eye diseases (nAMD, DME, RVO)
2,816 79 2,146 67 454 148 86 37 130 256
Perjeta3
Breast cancer
2,809 -1 1,029 -4 502 -17 92 -36 1,186 17
Tecentriq
Cancer immunotherapy
2,703 1 1,325 -8 649 5 277 -1 452 32
Actemra/RoActemra3
RA, COVID-19
1,948 5 949 11 508 -11 225 9 266 17
Xolair3
Asthma
1,737 11 1,737 11 - - - - - -
Kadcyla3
Breast cancer
1,494 6 574 4 428 -2 71 4 421 22
Evrysdi
Spinal muscular atrophy
1,246 21 429 15 435 18 66 10 316 35
Phesgo
Breast cancer
1,244 58 404 29 543 44 88 - 209 104
Alecensa
Lung cancer
1,151 7 372 12 217 1 144 3 418 8
Herceptin3
Breast and gastric cancer
1,063 -11 201 -20 227 -15 11 -48 624 -5
MabThera/Rituxan3
Blood cancer, RA
1,023 -16 615 -17 109 -21 12 -26 287 -10
Avastin 3
Various cancer types
943 -17 289 -20 63 -17 149 -33 442 -8
Activase/TNKase3
Cardiac diseases
895 2 850 1 - - - - 45 5
Polivy
Blood cancer
817 41 410 83 142 6 143 -4 122 79
Gazyva/Gazyvaro3
Blood cancer
670 13 333 15 185 8 21 -16 131 21
Pulmozyme3
Cystic fibrosis
329 0 213 -5 55 -3 1 17 60 23
Mircera3
Anaemia related to kidney disease
304 -1 - - 31 -6 28 -23 245 4
CellCept3
Immunosuppressant
283 1 17 -21 81 -13 27 -9 158 17

DME: diabetic macular edema / nAMD: neovascular or ‘wet’ age-related macular degeneration / RVO: retinal vein occlusion / RA: rheumatoid arthritis 


Diagnostics: key developments

Product Milestone
VENTANA CLDN18 assay

Gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer
Roche obtains CE certification for the first companion diagnostic to identify patients with gastric and gastro-oesophageal junction cancer eligible for targeted treatment with VYLOY

  • The new VENTANA CLDN18 (43-14A) RxDx assay helps fulfil an unmet medical need by enabling clinicians to identify patients with gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction (GOJ) cancer who may benefit from a targeted treatment option
  • CLDN18.2 is an emerging biomarker in gastric and GOJ cancers and helps predict the likelihood of response to targeted therapy
  • As the leader in companion diagnostics, Roche continues to build on its commitment to improve personalised healthcare to enable better patient outcomes
 

More information: Media Release, 10 October 2024
cobas Respiratory flex test
Respiratory illnesses
Roche launches the first test to use its breakthrough TAGS technology for high-throughput, simultaneous detection of 12 respiratory viruses

  • The new Temperature-Activated Generation of Signal (TAGS) technology enables up to 15 targets to be detected simultaneously in a single patient sample on the high-throughput molecular diagnostic analysers cobas 5800, 6800 and 8800
  • TAGS has the potential to revolutionise testing for other infectious diseases in the future, by bringing high-throughput customised syndromic panel testing to the routine clinical laboratory
  • The first TAGS-based test to be made available, the cobas Respiratory flex, offers fast, efficient detection of up to 12 of the most common respiratory viruses with the flexibility for targeted testing, expediting accurate diagnosis, optimising antimicrobial use and saving time in the lab
 

More information: Media Release, 24 September 2024
CINtec PLUS
Cervical cancer
WHO endorses dual-stain cytology (CINtec PLUS) testing in its cervical cancer prevention guidelines, advancing patient care and underlining Roche’s role in pioneering cervical cancer solutions

  • CINtec PLUS Cytology is the only FDA-approved and CE-marked dual-stain test to triage human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive cervical cancer screening test results
  • Dual-stain biomarkers aid in detection of cervical precancer and may reduce the number of women who undergo unnecessary colposcopy procedures while allowing earlier intervention for those who are at higher risk of developing cervical cancer
  • This recognition follows the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP)’s recent inclusion of dual-stain testing in cervical cancer screening guidelines, as well as other WHO prequalifications of Roche’s cobas HPV test
 

More information: Media Release, 23 September 2024
cobas MPXV test, LightMix
Mpox
Roche responds to WHO’s declaration of a global health emergency due to the ongoing mpox outbreak

  • Roche is committed to supporting all those working to overcome the mpox outbreak by providing access to high-quality polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing
  • Roche confirms that its cobas MPXV test and the LightMix research-use-only kits detect the latest mpox virus variants
  • We are actively working to enhance laboratory testing capacity for mpox worldwide
 

More information: Media Release, 20 August 2024
LumiraDx Roche closes acquisition of LumiraDx’s point-of-care technology to expand access to diagnostic testing in primary care

  • The acquisition of LumiraDx’s point-of-care technology received all required antitrust and regulatory clearances
  • LumiraDx’s transformative point-of-care solution will complement Roche’s diagnostics portfolio across clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, coagulation and molecular, and across multiple disease areas
  • By integrating LumiraDx, Roche will further its ambition to deliver decentralised solutions that expand global access to testing in primary care settings worldwide
 

More information: Media Release, 29 July 2024

Diagnostics sales

Sales CHF millions As % of sales % change
January–September 2024 2023 2024 2023 At CER In CHF
Diagnostics Division 10,727 10,681 100.0 100.0 5 0
Customer Areas4            
Core Lab 6,052 5,836 56.4 54.6 9 4
Molecular Lab5 1,903 1,897 17.7 17.8 4 0
Near Patient Care6 1,616 1,902 15.1 17.8 -10 -15
Pathology Lab 1,156 1,046 10.8 9.8 15 11
Regions            
Europe, Middle East and Africa 3,589 3,569 33.5 33.4 5 1
North America5 3,222 3,103 30.0 29.1 6 4
Asia-Pacific 3,146 3,263 29.3 30.5 2 -4
Latin America 770 746 7.2 7.0 18 3

More information on Roche sales in the first nine months of 2024:


About Roche

Founded in 1896 in Basel, Switzerland, as one of the first industrial manufacturers of branded medicines, Roche has grown into the world’s largest biotechnology company and the global leader in in vitro diagnostics. The company pursues scientific excellence to discover and develop medicines and diagnostics for improving and saving the lives of people around the world. We are a pioneer in personalised healthcare and want to further transform how healthcare is delivered to have an even greater impact. To provide the best care for each person we partner with many stakeholders and combine our strengths in diagnostics and pharmaceuticals with data insights from the clinical practice.

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References
[1] Unless otherwise stated, all growth rates and comparisons to the previous year in this document are at constant exchange rates (CER: average rates 2023) and all total figures quoted are reported in CHF.
[2] Pharmaceuticals Division base business: excluding COVID-19 medicine Ronapreve.
Diagnostics Division base business: excluding COVID-19-related products.
[3] Products launched before 2015.
[4] Core Lab: diagnostics solutions in the areas of immunoassays, clinical chemistry and CustomBiotech.
Molecular Lab: diagnostics solutions for pathogen detection and monitoring, donor screening, sexual health and genomics, genomic tumour profiling.
Near Patient Care: diagnostics solutions in emergency rooms, medical practices and directly with patients, including integrated personalised diabetes management.
Pathology Lab: diagnostics solutions for tissue biopsies and companion diagnostics.
[5] Sales in the Molecular Lab customer area include sales from the Foundation Medicine business, which moved under the responsibility of the Diagnostics Division from the Pharmaceuticals Division effective 1 January 2024. The comparative information for 2023 has been restated accordingly.
[6] Sales in the new Near Patient Care customer area include sales from Diabetes Care and the Point of Care business, both previously shown as separate customer areas. The comparative information for 2023 has been restated accordingly.

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What was Roche's (RHHBY) sales growth in Q3 2024?

Roche reported a 9% sales growth at CER (6% in CHF) in Q3 2024.

How much did Vabysmo sales generate for Roche (RHHBY) in the first nine months of 2024?

Vabysmo generated sales of CHF 2.8 billion in the first nine months of 2024.

What was Roche's (RHHBY) Pharmaceuticals Division sales growth in the first nine months of 2024?

The Pharmaceuticals Division sales increased by 7% to CHF 34.3 billion in the first nine months of 2024.

Which new drug approvals did Roche (RHHBY) receive in Q3 2024?

Roche received US approvals for Itovebi for breast cancer, Ocrevus Zunovo for multiple sclerosis, and Tecentriq Hybreza for various cancers.

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