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AstraZeneca and Amgen's Tezspire (tezepelumab) met co-primary endpoints in a Phase III trial for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, showing significant reduction in nasal polyp size and congestion. The therapy, a TSLP inhibiting monoclonal antibody, previously received FDA approval for severe asthma and a breakthrough therapy designation for COPD. Tezspire's main competitor is Sanofi and Regeneron's Dupixent, which also treats CRSwCP and other immune-mediated disorders.

South Africa is pivotal in AstraZeneca's global clinical trials, with 31 ongoing studies across respiratory, cardiovascular, and oncology areas, reflecting a 94% growth since 2021. This activity ranks AstraZeneca in the Top 2 for active trials in the pharmaceutical sector, highlighting South Africa's importance in medical research innovation.

AstraZeneca's Tezspire shows significant reductions in nasal polyp size and congestion in Phase III WAYPOINT trial, offering potential new treatment for severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, reducing reliance on surgery and corticosteroids.

AstraZeneca and Amgen's TEZSPIRE® (tezepelumab) showed significant reduction in nasal polyps and congestion in Phase III WAYPOINT trial for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP).

AstraZeneca (AZN) shares up 1.8% at 9,900p, leading FTSE 100 gainers. Tezspire, an asthma medicine, met co-primary endpoints in Phase III WAYPOINT trial for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, showing significant reduction in nasal polyp size and congestion. Safety profile consistent with known data. AZN down ~6% YTD.

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TEZSPIRE showed significant reduction in nasal polyp size and congestion in the Phase III WAYPOINT trial for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, offering a new treatment option with a safety profile consistent with its known effects.

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