Astellas' Vyloy gains MHRA nod for targeted cancer med

14 August 2024

The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved Astellas Pharma's (TYO: 4503) targeted cancer treatment, Vyloy (zolbetuximab).

The nod covers use of the med, in combination with standard chemotherapy, for adults with advanced gastric or gastro-oesophageal junction cancer.

The approval comes several months after the US medicines regulator rejected the firm’s submission due to concerns about a third-party manufacturer. Following a resubmission, a fresh decision is due by 9 November.

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