GSK shells out $1B upfront for Plymouth cancer biotech
- GSK will pay $1.15 billion for IDRx, a biopharmaceutical firm focused on treating gastrointestinal tumors, as announced on January 13.
- Following the acquisition news, GSK's shares fell by 1.18 percent, reflecting market concerns about the deal's premium and development timeline.
- IDRx's treatment targets a significant gap in GIST care, with FDA fast-track designation granted for its drug IDRX-42.
- Experts believe the acquisition strengthens GSK's oncology portfolio and positions it well in the growing gastrointestinal cancer market.
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