GlaxoSmithKline's Scores FDA Approval For First IL-5 Inhibitor In Nasal Polyps


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  • The FDA approved GlaxoSmithKline Plc's (NYSE:GSK) Nucala (mepolizumab) for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, making it the first IL-5 inhibitor to break into the indication.
  • The approval comes as an add-on maintenance therapy for adults with inadequate response to nasal corticosteroids.
  • The approval marks Nucala's fourth in eosinophilic-driven diseases.
  • The FDA based its approval on results from the phase 3 SYNAPSE study, which pitted Nucala against placebo in more than 400 patients.
  • In the 52-week trial, 57% fewer patients on Nucala needed surgery versus those in the placebo arm, GSK noted. Fewer patients on Nucala needed systemic corticosteroids, too. 
  • The drug also cut the size of nasal polyps and nasal obstruction over the 52 weeks.
  • Price Action: GSK shares are down 0.5% at $39.92 during the market session on the last check Friday.
  • Related content: Benzinga's Full FDA Calendar.

27% profit every 20 days?

This is what Nic Chahine averages with his option buys. Not selling covered calls or spreads… BUYING options. Most traders don’t even have a winning percentage of 27% buying options. He has an 83% win rate. Here’s how he does it.


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