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FDA Approves Odomzo (sonidegib) for Locally Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma

July 24, 2015 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Odomzo (sonidegib) to treat patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma that has recurred following surgery or radiation...

FDA Approves Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for Advanced Melanoma

September 4, 2014 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for treatment of patients with advanced or unresectable melanoma who are no...

FDA Approves Tafinlar (dabrafenib) for Advanced Melanoma

May 29, 2013 – GlaxoSmithKline plc announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tafinlar (dabrafenib). Tafinlar is indicated as a single-agent oral treatment for...

FDA Approves Mekinist (trametinib) for Advanced Melanoma

May 29, 2013 – GlaxoSmithKline plc announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Mekinist (trametinib) as a single-agent oral treatment for unresectable or metastatic...

FDA Approves Zelboraf and Companion Diagnostic Test for Late-Stage Skin Cancer

Second melanoma drug approved this year that improves overall survival August 17, 2011 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Zelboraf (vemurafenib), a drug to treat patients with...

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