At the ADA Scientific Sessions, Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill surpassed 3 million prescriptions within five months, while Structure Therapeutics and AstraZeneca shared mid-stage GLP-1 data targeting a 2029 launch. The US FDA approved TRUQAP as the first targeted treatment for PTEN-deficient metastatic prostate cancer, reducing disease progression risk by 19% in the CAPItello-281 trial. Meanwhile, two major genomic atlas projects—a 4,098-genome infant gut bacteria catalog and Basecamp Research's Trillion Gene Atlas—aim to advance precision probiotics and AI-driven drug discovery, respectively.
Novartis reported Phase III PSMAddition data showing Pluvicto plus standard of care cut the risk of PSA progression by 58% in PSMA-positive metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Regulatory decisions in the United States, China and Japan are expected in the second half of 2026.
ORIC selected rinzimetostat 400 mg plus darolutamide for the Himalayas-1 Phase 3 trial in post-abiraterone mCRPC, expected to start in 1H 2026. The company reported early efficacy and safety data and said cash runway extends into 2H 2028.
Phase 3 PSMAddition showed that adding 177Lu-PSMA-617 to ADT plus an ARPI improved radiographic progression-free survival in PSMA-positive mHSPC. Health-related quality of life and pain were largely maintained.
Meta-analysis of seven phase 2 trials shows metastasis-directed therapy plus standard care significantly improves progression-free survival and other endpoints in oligometastatic prostate cancer patients, with a near-significant trend toward improved overall survival.
The global radioligand therapy market is projected to grow from $2.6 billion in 2025 to $4.8 billion by 2030 at 13.1% CAGR, driven by FDA label expansions, earlier-line treatment positioning, and substantial private investment in isotope production infrastructure.
Pluvicto (lutetium-177 vipivotide tetraxetan) received MHRA authorization for earlier use in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, while pooled trial data demonstrates improved progression-free survival without increased toxicity.
Real-world analyses of Novartis' Pluvicto show a median PFS of 13.5 months in taxane-naive mCRPC patients, with better outcomes when used after one ARPI. Additional data indicate subsequent therapies remain effective after Pluvicto, while a separate analysis found gaps in guideline-adherent treatment for mHSPC.
