Gemcitabine

Also known as Gemzar.

Latest news on gemcitabine

18 September 2026
Merck wins CHMP positive opinion for KEYTRUDA plus Padcev in resectable MIBC

CHMP recommends approval after KEYNOTE-B15 showed event-free survival, overall survival and pathologic complete response gains; European Commission decision expected Q4 2026.

23 July 2026
Genmab and AbbVie clarify EPCORE DLBCL-1 US primary endpoint not met

The trial's sole U.S. primary endpoint—overall survival—did not reach statistical significance; additional results will be submitted for peer review.

10 July 2026
Merck: FDA approves KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX with Padcev for perioperative MIBC

FDA clears PD‑1 inhibitor plus antibody‑drug conjugate regimens with enfortumab vedotin as neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy around cystectomy for adults with muscle‑invasive bladder cancer.

29 June 2026
Genmab: EPCORE DLBCL-4 shows PFS benefit for epcoritamab plus lenalidomide

Phase 3 topline: fixed‑duration subcutaneous epcoritamab + lenalidomide significantly reduced progression/death versus R‑GemOx in relapsed/refractory DLBCL; safety consistent with known profiles.

18 June 2026
Roche: FDA accepts sBLA for subcutaneous Lunsumio VELO plus Polivy in relapsed/refractory LBCL

sBLA accepted based on phase III SUNMO showing 59% reduction in progression risk; FDA decision expected by 9 Feb 2027.

17 June 2026
Genentech seeks FDA approval for Lunsumio VELO plus Polivy in relapsed/refractory LBCL

sBLA accepted for subcutaneous bispecific + ADC combo in relapsed/refractory large B‑cell lymphoma; FDA decision expected Feb 9, 2027.

23 March 2026
Chugai obtains MHLW approval for Lunsumio–Polivy combo in relapsed/refractory large B‑cell lymphoma

Japan approves Lunsumio + Polivy for relapsed/refractory large B‑cell lymphoma after Phase III SUNMO: ORR 69.7%, PFS 11.5 vs 3.8 months (59% lower progression/death risk); manageable safety.

16 January 2026
Genmab Reports Phase 3 Trial Results for Epcoritamab in Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL

Epcoritamab shows improved progression-free survival in Phase 3 trial for R/R DLBCL. Safety profile consistent. Further analysis and regulatory discussions planned.

8 December 2025
Roche's Columvi Combo Shows Sustained Survival Benefit in Phase III Study

Columvi with GemOx doubles survival in R/R DLBCL patients, approved in 50+ countries, offering a non-transplant treatment option.

5 December 2025
Johnson & Johnson's INLEXZO™ Shows 74% One-Year Disease-Free Survival in High-Risk NMIBC

New data shows high survival rates and bladder preservation in BCG-unresponsive NMIBC patients using gemcitabine intravesical system, with minimal severe side effects.