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Gastric cancer is the first immuno-oncology option available

By Eo, Yun-Ho | translator Kim, Jung-Ju

23.03.12 18:27:52

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Opdivo expected to be submitted to the Pharmaceutical Reimbursement Evaluation Committee in April

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In the field of gastric cancer, attention is paid to whether the first immuno-oncology drug insurance benefit registration can be achieved. As a result of the coverage, it is possible to propose the HIRA in April for Opdivo, an immune anticancer drug with PD-1 inhibitory mechanism, from Ono Korea Pharmaceuticals and Korea BMS Pharmaceuticals. In June 2021, Opdivo added an indication for 'combination therapy with fluoropyrimidine-based and platinum-based chemotherapy as the first-line treatment for advanced or metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma, gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, or esophageal adenocarcinoma' in Korea. It is the first and only approved immune anti-cancer drug in Korea for first-line gastric cance

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