FDA Approves Repotrectinib for Patients with NTRK Gene Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors

On June 13, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to repotrectinib for adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with solid tumors that have a neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) gene fusion, are locally advanced or metastatic or where surgical resection is likely to result in severe morbidity, and that have progressed following treatment or have no satisfactory alternative therapy.

For more information read the FDA announcement and the Bristol Meyers Squibb announcement.

Posted 7/2/2024