Health

Companies engaged in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, research services, home healthcare, hospital operations, long‑term care, and the manufacture and supply of medical equipment and supplies. The sector also includes pharmaceutical retailers and providers of health‑information services. UK‑listed companies in this sector include AstraZeneca plc, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Smith & Nephew plc, Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc, ConvaTec Group plc, Spire Healthcare plc and EMIS Group plc.

ViiV Healthcare announces Superiority of long-acting HIV Therapy over daily oral treatment

ViiV Healthcare announces promising results from LATITUDE phase III trial, showing long-acting HIV treatment Cabenuva's superiority over daily oral therapy...

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso plus chemotherapy appoved for lung cancer in the US

AstraZeneca's Tagrisso approved in the US for EGFRm non-small cell lung cancer with chemotherapy. FLAURA2 trial results show significant benefit...

GSK completes acquisition of Aiolos Bio, expanding respiratory biologics portfolio

GSK plc has completed the acquisition of Aiolos Bio, expanding its respiratory biologics portfolio with AIO-001, a potential treatment for asthma patients with low T2 inflammation. The acquisition includes an upfront payment of $1 billion and milestone payments...

GSK receives FDA fast track designation for Bepirovirsen for Chronic Hepatitis B

GSK plc has received Fast Track designation from the FDA for bepirovirsen, an investigational drug for chronic hepatitis B treatment. This designation highlights the need for effective medications to address this serious condition...

AstraZeneca reports Strong Growth and Pipeline Momentum in FY and Q4 2023

AstraZeneca reports strong FY and Q4 2023 results, with revenue growth, new medicine approvals, and optimistic growth projections for 2024...

GSK’s RSV vaccine for adults 50-59 at increased risk accepted by FDA for Priority Review

GSK plc's application to extend its RSV vaccine indication to adults aged 50-59 at risk has been accepted by the FDA for priority review. If approved, it would be the first vaccine for this population. The application is supported by positive phase III trial results...

GSK reaches confidential settlement with David Browne in Zantac case

GSK has reached a confidential settlement with David Browne, resolving a California state court case. The company will continue to defend itself in other Zantac cases...

GSK plc delivers Strong Sales and Earnings Growth in 2023

GSK plc announces strong financial results, with sales and profits driven by broad-based performance and COVID-19 vaccine sales...

Haleon to sell ChapStick brand to Suave Brands Company

Haleon plc has entered into a binding agreement to sell the ChapStick brand to Suave Brands Company, generating $430 million in cash proceeds...
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ViiV Healthcare announces Superiority of long-acting HIV Therapy over daily oral treatment

ViiV Healthcare announces promising results from LATITUDE phase III trial, showing long-acting HIV treatment Cabenuva's superiority over daily oral therapy...

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso plus chemotherapy appoved for lung cancer in the US

AstraZeneca's Tagrisso approved in the US for EGFRm non-small cell lung cancer with chemotherapy. FLAURA2 trial results show significant benefit...

GSK completes acquisition of Aiolos Bio, expanding respiratory biologics portfolio

GSK plc has completed the acquisition of Aiolos Bio, expanding its respiratory biologics portfolio with AIO-001, a potential treatment for asthma patients with low T2 inflammation. The acquisition includes an upfront payment of $1 billion and milestone payments...

GSK receives FDA fast track designation for Bepirovirsen for Chronic Hepatitis B

GSK plc has received Fast Track designation from the FDA for bepirovirsen, an investigational drug for chronic hepatitis B treatment. This designation highlights the need for effective medications to address this serious condition...

AstraZeneca reports Strong Growth and Pipeline Momentum in FY and Q4 2023

AstraZeneca reports strong FY and Q4 2023 results, with revenue growth, new medicine approvals, and optimistic growth projections for 2024...

GSK’s RSV vaccine for adults 50-59 at increased risk accepted by FDA for Priority Review

GSK plc's application to extend its RSV vaccine indication to adults aged 50-59 at risk has been accepted by the FDA for priority review. If approved, it would be the first vaccine for this population. The application is supported by positive phase III trial results...

GSK reaches confidential settlement with David Browne in Zantac case

GSK has reached a confidential settlement with David Browne, resolving a California state court case. The company will continue to defend itself in other Zantac cases...

GSK plc delivers Strong Sales and Earnings Growth in 2023

GSK plc announces strong financial results, with sales and profits driven by broad-based performance and COVID-19 vaccine sales...

Haleon to sell ChapStick brand to Suave Brands Company

Haleon plc has entered into a binding agreement to sell the ChapStick brand to Suave Brands Company, generating $430 million in cash proceeds...
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