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Bristol Myers Squibb reports news on its pharmaceutical portfolio across oncology, cardiovascular disease and immunology, including regulatory decisions, clinical trial data, commercial access programs and product collaborations. Company updates include Sotyktu (deucravacitinib), a selective TYK2 inhibitor approved in the European Union for active psoriatic arthritis, and Eliquis (apixaban), an oral anticoagulant marketed through the Bristol Myers Squibb-Pfizer alliance.
Recurring developments also cover quarterly financial results, investor conference participation, debt and capital-market activity, research collaborations in cardiovascular and precision-medicine programs, and community initiatives tied to multiple myeloma care. The company’s news flow combines product-specific regulatory milestones with broader disclosures on operating performance and pipeline partnerships.
DarwinHealth has announced a collaboration with Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) for the Novel Cancer Target Initiative (NCTI). This initiative utilizes advanced quantitative systems biology to discover novel cancer targets across various tumor types. DarwinHealth will provide proprietary drug database insights to identify high-value cancer targets, which could lead to new anti-cancer therapies. The collaboration also builds on a previous partnership established in 2019 and includes upfront and milestone payments for DarwinHealth.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) will participate in a fireside chat at the 2021 Bank of America Securities Virtual Health Care Conference on May 11, 2021. Chris Boerner, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Commercialization Officer, will lead the discussion at 5 p.m. ET, addressing company matters. Investors and the public can listen via a live webcast at investor.bms.com. An archived version will be available the same day. This event provides an opportunity for stakeholders to gain insights into Bristol Myers Squibb's ongoing initiatives and market strategies.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) announced the presentation of data regarding mavacamten at the American College of Cardiology’s 70th Annual Scientific Session from May 15-17, 2021. Key presentations include a late-breaking oral presentation on the EXPLORER-HCM Phase 3 trial results demonstrating health status improvements in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM). Interim results from the MAVA-LTE study indicate mavacamten is well tolerated, showing lasting benefits in various cardiac metrics. The potential first-in-class treatment aims to address unmet medical needs in oHCM patients.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) announced that the FDA has accepted its supplemental Biologics License Application for Opdivo (nivolumab) aimed at treating high-risk muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma post-surgery. The application received Priority Review status, with a PDUFA goal date of September 3, 2021. This follows positive results from the CheckMate -274 trial demonstrating significant disease-free survival improvements. Opdivo is recognized for its potential to provide a critical adjuvant immunotherapy option for patients facing high recurrence risk.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) reported Q1 2021 revenues of $11.1 billion, up 3% year-over-year, with an 8% increase excluding COVID-19 buying patterns. Net earnings were $2.0 billion or $0.89 per share, compared to a loss of $775 million in Q1 2020. The company raised its GAAP EPS guidance to $3.18-$3.38 and affirmed non-GAAP EPS guidance of $7.35-$7.55. Key product highlights include growth in Eliquis and Yervoy, while Opdivo saw a 3% decline. Regulatory progress was noted for several drugs, enhancing future growth opportunities.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) will participate in the 7th Annual Virtual Truist Life Sciences Summit on May 5, 2021. Senior executives Adam Lenkowsky and Winselow Tucker will discuss the company's oncology and hematology sectors during a live webcast at 8 a.m. ET. Interested investors and the public can access the session through the company’s investor website. An archived version will be available later that day.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) announced positive results from two pivotal Phase 3 trials of deucravacitinib, an oral TYK2 inhibitor for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The POETYK PSO-1 and POETYK PSO-2 trials showed that deucravacitinib met both co-primary endpoints, with significantly higher PASI 75 responses at Week 16 (58.7% and 53.6%) compared to placebo (12.7% and 9.4%) and superior to Otezla. Safety profile was favorable, with low rates of serious adverse events. Aiming for regulatory discussions, Bristol Myers Squibb views deucravacitinib as a potential new standard of care.
Bristol Myers Squibb has received a positive recommendation from the CHMP of the EMA for Onureg (azacitidine) as maintenance therapy in adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who achieved complete remission. This therapy is targeted at those not eligible for stem cell transplantation. The recommendation follows promising results from the QUAZAR® AML-001 Phase 3 study, showing a median overall survival of 24.7 months for Onureg users compared to 14.8 months for placebo. The European Commission will review this recommendation within 67 days.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) has received a positive recommendation from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) for the use of Opdivo (nivolumab) in combination with Yervoy (ipilimumab) as a first-line treatment of unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). This marks a significant advancement, as it has been over 15 years since new treatments have been approved for MPM. The European Commission will now review this recommendation, which is based on the encouraging results of the CheckMate -743 trial, showcasing superior overall survival compared to chemotherapy.
Bristol Myers Squibb announced FDA approval for Opdivo (nivolumab) in combination with chemotherapy for treating patients with advanced gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, and esophageal adenocarcinoma, regardless of PD-L1 expression. This approval stems from the Phase 3 CheckMate -649 trial, where Opdivo plus chemotherapy improved overall survival (OS) and reduced the risk of disease progression. Notably, one-year survival rates reached 55% with Opdivo compared to 48% for chemotherapy alone. The approval was expedited through the FDA's Real-Time Oncology Review program.