1. Progression-free survival at 24 months was higher in the pembrolizumab versus placebo-controlled group. 2. The pembrolizumab-chemoradiotherapy group reported slightly higher rates of grade 3 or higher adverse events compared to the placebo-chemoradiotherapy group. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Pembrolizumab has demonstrated efficacy in advanced cervical cancer, prompting an investigation into its potential
There was a time not that long ago when Merck & Co. Inc.’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab), with its multiple cancer indications, was seen as the heir apparent to Humira’s title of the biggest blockbuster drug. Not anymore. That title now belongs to Novo Nordisk A/S’ semaglutide, approved as Ozempic in 2017 to treat diabetes and as Wegovy in 2021 to help with weight loss.