Roche Boasts Of Tecentriq's Broad Potential In 3Q Earnings Update

Roche CEO Severin Schwan called recently launched PD-L1 drug Tecentriq's CHF77m sales figure impressive when presenting the company's third-quarter earnings on Oct. 20. Roche also spotlighted its "comprehensive" immuno-oncology portfolio which is producing "quantity as well as quality" with five product launches in 12 months.

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Roche is at a 'unique time for both the quantity and quality of medicines' in its oncology portfolio • Source: Shutterstock

Even as the third programmed-death inhibitor to market, oncology powerhouse Roche reported sales of CHF77m ($77.6m) for its immunotherapy Tecentriq in its first full quarter of sales, with “strong initial uptake.”

Tecentriq (atezolizumab) became the first PD-L1 product on the market after winning FDA approval in May for use in bladder...

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