Core Viewpoint - GSK's Nucala has received FDA approval for a fifth indication, allowing it to treat certain patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), marking a significant expansion of its therapeutic applications [1][3]. Group 1: Product Approval and Indications - Nucala is now approved as an add-on maintenance treatment for adult patients with inadequately controlled COPD and an eosinophilic phenotype [1]. - The drug is already approved for severe asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and hypereosinophilic syndrome in various regions, including the U.S. and Europe [2]. - The approval was supported by data from the late-stage MATINEE study, which demonstrated a significant reduction in the annualized rate of moderate to severe exacerbations when Nucala was added to inhaled maintenance therapy [3]. Group 2: Market Context and Competition - The FDA's decision makes Nucala the second biologic treatment approved for COPD and the third new COPD drug approved in the U.S. in the past year [9]. - Nucala will compete directly with Sanofi and Regeneron's Dupixent, which was the first biologic treatment for COPD approved in September of the previous year [10]. - Verona Pharma's Ohtuvayre was also approved last year as the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action for COPD maintenance treatment in over 20 years, highlighting the competitive landscape [11]. Group 3: Company Strategy and Financial Outlook - GSK aims to generate over £40 billion in annual sales by 2031, focusing on therapeutic areas such as HIV, immunology/respiratory, and oncology [5]. - The company expects to launch five new products or line extensions this year, with three already approved in the first half of 2025 [6]. - Year-to-date, GSK shares have gained 15%, outperforming the industry, which has seen a 6% decline [7].

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