Speedy review for Ono's newly-acquired rare cancer drug

16 August 2024

Japanese drugmaker Ono Pharmaceutical (TYO: 4528) has announced that the US medicines regulator will consider vimseltinib under the Priority Review scheme.

Developed by Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, the drug is intended for the treatment of patients with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), a rare and debilitating tumor that affects the joints.

The US Food and Drug Administration is set to make a decision on the submission by 17 February 2025.

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