Second EC approval this month for Brukinsa

17 November 2022
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The European Commission today granted marketing authorization for Sino-American biotech BeiGene’s (HKEX: 06160) Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) for the treatment of adult patients with treatment-naïve or relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), one of the most common types of leukemia in adults.

Earlier this month, Brukinsa gained EC approval as a treatment for marginal zone lymphoma (MZL), strengthening the access of the drug for the treatment of hematological malignancies across Europe, BeiGene noted.

Global sales of Brukinsa (zanubrutinib0) of $155.5 million for the third quarter of 2022 compared to $65.8 million in the prior year period, representing a 136% increase and beating consensus estimates of $144.9 million.

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