Verzenio, the first CDK4/6 inhibitor to attempt reimbursement listing for early breast cancer, has begun its second journey toward reimbursement in Korea. This attempt is being made 5 months after the first failure.

The news of Lilly Korea's Verzenio (Abemaciclip) reapplication for reimbursement was made known through a written inquiry made by Rep. Young-Seok Seo (Democratic Party of Korea) of the National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee to the Ministry of Health and Welfare during the NA audit.

Rep Seo inquired about the status of reimbursement of drugs approved to prevent relapse in patients with early breast cancer and the MOHW’s position and plans regarding the application of