ABBVIE said Health Canada has issued a Notice of Compliance with Conditions for Venclexta (venetoclax). The therapy has been approved for previously treated chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients, who have either a genetic mutation, known as 17p deletion, or no other available treatment options. Under NOC/c policy, AbbVie will provide Health Canada with data from additional...
Richard Pazdur, FDA’s top oncologist who last week received a battlefield promotion to the role of director of the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, is described as a stabilizing figure respected by major patient groups, oncology professional societies, and the industry.
