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Roche Pharma brings a seven minute under the skin immunotherapy for lung cancer in India

Health & Fitness
Published on 14 May 2026
Roche Pharma brings a seven minute under the skin immunotherapy for lung cancer in India

A shot that replaces hour long infusions

Roche Pharma has launched Tecentriq, India’s first under-the-skin immunotherapy for non small cell lung cancer. The injection takes about seven minutes, aiming to cut the burden of longer intravenous sessions. By simplifying administration, the company says the treatment can improve patient experience and quality of life while delivering essential cancer care more conveniently.

  • Tecentriq is Roche’s new under-the-skin immunotherapy for lung cancer
  • Each dose takes about seven minutes instead of long IV infusions
  • Approved for non-small cell lung cancer
  • Designed to improve patient comfort and quality of life
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