Roche Products’ Alectinib
has been listed by the TGA as an
orphan drug for the treatment of
patients with anaplastic lymphoma
kinase (ALK)-positive non-small cell
lung cancer.
Lonoctocog Alfa from CSL Behring
Australia has also been listed as
a powder for reconstitution and
injection for the treatment in adults
and children with haemophilia A
(congenital FVIII deficiency).
The third recent addition
to the list of orphan drugs is
Tremelimumab by AstraZeneca as a
solution for infusion for treatment
of malignant mesothelioma.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 04 Dec 15 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 04 Dec 15
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