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The third PD-1 immuno-cancer drug is about to enter Korea

By Eo, Yun-Ho | translator Choi HeeYoung

22.10.11 17:42:51

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Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's review is underway



It is predicted that additional immuno-cancer drugs with PD-1 inhibitory mechanisms will enter the domestic market. According to related industries, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is reviewing the final approval of PD-1 inhibitor Jemperli, which GSK Korea submitted an application for permission in March. Approval is possible as early as this year.

If Jemperli is approved, it will be the third PD-1 inhibitor after Opdivo and Keytruda. Unlike the two drugs that took the first indication as a treatment for melanoma, this drug was first approved in the United States in April last year as a treatment for "reoccurring or progressive endometrial cancer" indicating a defect in platinum-based therapy or s

Eo, Yun-Ho(unkindfish@dailypharm.com)
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