GlaxoSmithKline Drops Research On Otilimab In COVID-19


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  • GlaxoSmithKline Plc (NYSE:GSK), in its Q3 earnings release, revealed that it is stopping the development of otilimab in COVID-19 in patients who are at least 70 years old. 
  • The Company decided because their already-approved monoclonal antibody Xevudy “plays an important role as a treatment for mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in high-risk adult and pediatric patients,” according to a company statement. 
  • In February, GSK revealed that a single dose of otilimab failed to improve the likelihood of being alive and free of respiratory failure 28 days later in patients with severe COVID-19-related pulmonary disease. 
  • While GSK is stopping work on COVID-19, it is continuing to study otilimab in rheumatoid arthritis. 
  • A phase 3 clinical trial in the indication is scheduled to deliver data in 2H of 2022.
  • Xevudy (sotrovimab) is the anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody GSK is developing with Vir Biotechnology Inc (NASDAQ:VIR).
  • Related: Vir Biotech Stock Jumps After FDA Emergency Use Approval COVID-19 Antibody Drug.
  • Price Action: GSK shares are up 0.39% at $40.34 during the market session on the last check Wednesday.

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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