Approval of Rozlytrek makes Roche personalized healthcare pioneer in Japan

18 June 2019
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Much of the dialogue surrounding Roche’s (ROG: SIX) oncology drugs is currently about the big-selling products at the end of their patent life, but the company has provided a timely reminder that its new innovations are a big deal too.

The Swiss pharma giant has received approval in Japan for Rozlytrek (entrectinib) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) fusion-positive, advanced recurrent solid tumors.

Treatment based on molecular drivers

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