Core Insights - Corcept Therapeutics' shares increased by 13.7% following the announcement that the phase III ROSELLA study met its overall survival primary endpoint for relacorilant in combination with nab-paclitaxel in treating platinum-resistant ovarian cancer [1] Study Results - The ROSELLA study demonstrated a 35% reduction in the risk of death for patients treated with relacorilant plus nab-paclitaxel compared to those receiving nab-paclitaxel alone [2] - Patients receiving the combination therapy achieved a median overall survival (OS) of 16 months, compared to 11.9 months for those on nab-paclitaxel alone [3] - The combination treatment was well tolerated, with a safety profile consistent with existing data, providing clinical benefits without increasing safety risks [3] Regulatory Developments - The FDA accepted the new drug application (NDA) for relacorilant in combination with nab-paclitaxel, with a decision expected on July 11, 2026 [6][9] - Corcept submitted a marketing authorization application to the European Medicines Agency for relacorilant, with a decision anticipated later in 2026 [9] Market Context - Corcept's shares have declined by 40% over the past six months, contrasting with a 2.9% decline in the industry [4] - The company previously faced a setback when the FDA issued a complete response letter regarding the NDA for relacorilant in treating hypercortisolism, which negatively impacted investor sentiment [11][12] Financial Performance - Korlym, Corcept's sole-marketed drug for Cushing's syndrome, generated sales of $559.3 million in the first nine months of 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of approximately 13.4% [13]

Core Insights - Johnson & Johnson announced that RYBREVANT® (amivantamab-vmjw) in combination with LAZCLUZE™ (lazertinib) significantly improves overall survival (OS) compared to osimertinib in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with specific EGFR mutations [1][2][3] Group 1: Study Results - The Phase 3 MARIPOSA study demonstrated that the median OS for RYBREVANT® plus LAZCLUZE™ has not yet been reached, while the median OS for osimertinib was 36.7 months [2][3] - At a median follow-up of 37.8 months, 56% of patients treated with RYBREVANT® and LAZCLUZE™ were alive at three and a half years compared to 44% for those on osimertinib [2] - Projections suggest that RYBREVANT® plus LAZCLUZE™ could extend median OS by at least 12 months compared to osimertinib [2] Group 2: Secondary Endpoints - The combination therapy also showed prolonged benefits in secondary endpoints, including intracranial progression-free survival (PFS) and time to symptomatic progression (TTSP), which was extended by more than 14 months compared to osimertinib [2][3] - The study met its primary endpoint in October 2023, indicating a statistically significant improvement in PFS compared to osimertinib [3] Group 3: Safety Profile - The safety profile of RYBREVANT® plus LAZCLUZE™ was consistent with previous analyses, with adverse event rates comparable to other RYBREVANT® regimens [2][3] - Most adverse events occurred early during treatment, and no new safety signals were identified with longer-term follow-up [2] Group 4: Regulatory Status - RYBREVANT® plus LAZCLUZE™ is approved in the U.S., Europe, and other markets for first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with specific EGFR mutations [3][6] - The results from the MARIPOSA study will be shared with health authorities globally [3]