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AstraZeneca’s Calquence Gains EU Recommendation for First-Line Mantle Cell Lymphoma Treatment

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AstraZeneca’s Calquence Gains EU Recommendation for First-Line Mantle Cell Lymphoma Treatment

The latest announcement is out from AstraZeneca ( (GB:AZN) ).

AstraZeneca’s Calquence, in combination with bendamustine and rituximab, has been recommended for approval by the CHMP in the EU for first-line treatment of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), marking it as the first BTK inhibitor for this indication. The recommendation is based on the ECHO Phase III trial results, which showed a significant improvement in progression-free survival, potentially transforming the standard of care for MCL patients in Europe.

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AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines in Oncology, Rare Diseases, and BioPharmaceuticals, including Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology. Based in Cambridge, UK, AstraZeneca’s innovative medicines are sold in more than 125 countries and used by millions of patients worldwide.

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