AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRett syndrome breakthrough: The EU’s CHMP has issued a positive opinion for Neuren Pharmaceuticals’ DAYBU (trofinetide), recommending marketing authorization for neurobehavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in adults and children aged five and up—now awaiting a final European Commission decision. Bladder cancer options expand: The European Commission approved Merck/MSD’s Keytruda plus Padcev perioperative regimen for adults with resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer who can’t receive cisplatin, with trial results showing major improvements in event-free and overall survival. Breast cancer advance: Gilead’s Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan) won EU marketing authorization as first-line monotherapy for unresectable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer in patients not eligible for PD-1/PD-L1 therapy. Cross-border care made clearer: A guide explains how cross-border healthcare works across Europe, including when prior authorization is needed and what costs may be covered. Travel health & safety: UK guidance warns travellers returning from the EU that bringing certain meat and dairy products is illegal and can lead to confiscation and fines. Heat and schools: Record European heat is forcing school closures or shortened days, with limited cooling in many classrooms.
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