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FDA Greenlights GSK's Chronic HBV Antisense Oligo With Roche CDx Test

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21 October 2026

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United States

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Fusion42 · 21 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US FDA approved GSK's antisense oligonucleotide drug Hibsago (bepirovirsen) for treating certain chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) patients, accompanied by a Roche companion diagnostic test.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 3 sources have reported it between 21 Oct 2026 and 22 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Your biotech project now competes in the chronic hepatitis B space where a new FDA-approved antisense drug sets a care standard linked with Roche's test. You must adjust development and go-to-market plans to address a paired drug-diagnostic model.

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3 sources · first reported 21 Oct 2026 · latest 22 Oct 2026

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