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AstraZeneca’s Fasenra Trial in COPD Fails to Meet Primary Endpoint

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  • AstraZeneca’s RESOLUTE trial for Fasenra in COPD did not meet its primary endpoint.
  • Fasenra is approved for severe asthma and other conditions, impacting future applications.
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AstraZeneca’s Fasenra Trial in COPD Fails to Meet Primary Endpoint

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An announcement from AstraZeneca ( (GB:AZN) ) is now available.

AstraZeneca announced that its RESOLUTE Phase III trial for Fasenra (benralizumab) in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) did not meet the primary endpoint of statistical significance, despite showing numerical improvement. The trial’s safety and tolerability profile were consistent with known data, and the company plans to analyze the full data set for further insights. Fasenra is already approved for severe eosinophilic asthma and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis in multiple countries, and the results of this trial may impact its future applications and regulatory reviews.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AZN) stock is a Buy with a £150.13 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on AstraZeneca stock, see the GB:AZN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:AZN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:AZN is a Outperform.

AstraZeneca’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call are the most significant factors contributing to its score. The technical analysis indicates a potential overbought condition, and the valuation suggests the stock is relatively expensive. Despite these concerns, the company’s robust pipeline and strategic initiatives support a positive outlook.

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More about AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, UK, focusing on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in areas such as Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. The company’s innovative medicines are available in over 125 countries and are used by millions of patients worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 2,258,963

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £176.9B

Learn more about AZN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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