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Takeda’s Fruquintinib Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Previously Treated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer 

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  • The CHMP has granted positive opinion to the company’s fruquintinib (VEGFR-1, -2 & -3 inhibitor) for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) adults. Takeda holds its exclusive global rights outside of mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau while HUTCHMED has China rights 
  • The opinion was based on P-III (FRESCO-2) study assessing fruquintinib + best supportive care (BSC) vs PBO + BSC in previously treated mCRC patients 
  • The study met both 1EPs and 2EPs demonstrating improved OS & PFS with consistent safety profile irrespective of previous studies. The data was published in The Lancet 

Ref:Takeda | Image:Takeda | Press Release

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