AstraZeneca Zegfrovy Deal: AstraZeneca Licenses Dizal’s Oral EGFR Inhibitor for Lung Cancer in Up to $1.5 Billion Agreement

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AstraZeneca has secured exclusive worldwide rights to Zegfrovy (sunvozertinib), Dizal Pharmaceutical’s oral EGFR inhibitor for EGFR exon 20 insertion non-small cell lung cancer, in a deal worth up to $1.5 billion. The agreement strengthens AstraZeneca’s EGFR-mutated lung cancer portfolio ahead of potential first-line expansion.

Lilly’s Olomorasib Granted U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Advanced Lung Cancer

Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly announced its novel cancer drug, olomorasib, has been granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the U.S. FDA. This significant milestone aims to expedite the development of the treatment for patients with advanced KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer, a historically difficult-to-treat condition.