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GSK’s hepatitis B drug achieves functional cure in nearly one-fifth of patients in phase 3 trials

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Published 2026-05-28 08:39 UTCUpdated 2026-05-28 16:01 UTC
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GSK hails 'unprecedented' cure rates with hep B drug
pharmaphorum · News · pharmaphorum.com · 2026-05-28 11:55 UTC
Overview

GSK and Ionis Pharmaceuticals reported phase 3 trial results for bepirovirsen, showing nearly 20% of patients with chronic hepatitis B achieved a functional cure.

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Why now
  • Phase 3 trial results have just been released, confirming efficacy in a large patient population.
  • The data represent a major advancement in a field with few effective cures.
  • GSK and Ionis are positioned to potentially bring a first-in-class hepatitis B cure to market.
Why it matters
  • Hepatitis B affects millions globally with limited curative treatments.
  • A functional cure could greatly reduce disease burden and improve outcomes.
  • Positive phase 3 data may speed regulatory approval and treatment availability.
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  • Bepirovirsen achieved functional cure in nearly 20% of patients in phase 3 trials.
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  • BioPharma Dive: supportive
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