Shots:

• The approval is based on results from CheckMate -9ER- P-III pivotal trial involves assessing of Cabometyx + Opdivo vs sunitinib in 651 patients previously untreated advanced or metastatic RCC.
• Results: @ median follow-up of 18.1 mos. patients treated with the combination achieved PFS of 16.6 mos vs 8.3 mos for Sutent arm. Opdivo + Cabometyx also significantly reduced the risk of death by 40% vs Sutent alone - ORR 56% in combination and 27% sunitinib
• Application approved prior to PDUFA action date of Feb 20- 2021 and reviewed under the Real-Time Oncology Review pilot program

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