FDA Approves New Drug for CLL in Patients with Specific Chromosomal Abnormality

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

FDA approves new drug for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in patients with a specific chromosomal abnormality.

Approved Venclexta (Venetoclax) for treating patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who have chromosomal abnormality called 17P deletion.

Granted Venclexta application breakthrough therapy designation, accelerated approval for patients with CLL who have chromosomal abnormality.

 

Source : reuters.com