The Therapeutic Goods
Administration has designated
Bevacizumab (Avastin) as an orphan
drug.
The concentrated injection from
Roche Products is listed for the
treatment of persistent, recurrent
Stage IV carcinoma of the cervix.
Orphan drugs are intended to
treat, prevent or diagnose a rare
disease.
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