GSK Doubles Phase 3 Trial Starts as £1.9bn Cost Plan Funds Pipeline Push

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29 July 2026

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GSK has doubled its planned Phase 3 trial starts for 2026 — from 10 to at least 20 — backed by a £1.9 billion cost-saving programme targeting reinvestment into oncology, liver disease, HIV, and vaccine pipelines. Clinicians and health system leaders in these specialties should begin horizon-scanning now for emerging trial opportunities and future regulatory submissions.

Originally reported by STAT News

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