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FDA NDA for ORPATHYS+TAGRISSO in MET-driven NSCLC could unlock US upside for HCM

Sep 28, 2026, 8:22 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Regulatory filings tied to a high-value MET-targeted NSCLC combination with proven Phase III signal can meaningfully lift expectations for future royalty/ milestone revenue for HCM; however, actual approval and commercial uptake remain uncertain, tempering upside.

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AstraZeneca and Hutchmed have filed a US NDA for ORPATHYS (savolitinib) plus TAGRISSO (osimertinib) in MET-overexpressed or amplified NSCLC after EGFR-TKI progression, backed by SAFFRON Phase III results showing PFS and OS improvements. With SAFFRON data to be highlighted at ESMO 2026 and China approvals already in place, a US approval could provide milestone and royalty income to HUTCHMED, though regulatory and competitive risks remain.

AstraZeneca and Hutchmed file FDA NDA for ORPATHYS+TAGRISSO in MET-driven NSCLC.
SAFFRON Phase III shows PFS and OS gains vs platinum chemo; data to be presented at ESMO 2026.
SAFFRON enrolled 338 patients across 230 centers in 29 countries.
ORPATHYS is approved in China; US approval could unlock royalties/milestones for HCM.

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