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IN BRIEF: Hutchmed and Takeda get Europe marketing backing for drug

15th Jun 2023 16:51

Hutchmed (China) Ltd - Hong Kong-based cancer and immunological diseases treatment developer - Says marketing authorisation application for fruquintinib, made alongside Tokyo-based Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, has been validated and caccepted by the European Medicines Agency. Fruquintinib is an inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors used to treat cancers.

"Based on fruquintinib's clinical profile to date, we are optimistic about its potential as a choice for patients and physicians in the E.U. who find treatment options to be limited for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer," Hutchmed Chief Medical Officer Michael Shi comments.

Hutchmed current stock price: 200.00p

12-month change: up 21%

By Harvey Dorset, Alliance News reporter

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