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Daiichi Sankyo H1 Revenue Zooms 20% as ADCs Drive Growth
Daiichi Sankyo delivered a near-20% jump in revenue for the first half of FY2026, helped by strong growth in its flagship antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), with Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) generating 500 billion yen including development milestones and other income. The…
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