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UK Approves Breakthrough Breast Cancer Drug Enhertu for NHS Use Following Cost Settlement

London, Friday, 18 September 2026.
In September 2026, health authorities approved the life-extending drug Enhertu for NHS England, nearly doubling disease progression-free survival for around 1,000 patients following updated commercial and valuation framework agreements.

FDA Approves First Muscle-Targeted Treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Cambridge, Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Scholar Rock gained FDA approval for Isembyld, the first therapy directly targeting muscle loss in spinal muscular atrophy, driving a 15% stock surge ahead of its U.S. launch.