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Merck Inc. files ridaforolimus at FDA for Metastatic Sarcomas

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Last updated: 9th Oct 2011
Published: 9th Oct 2011
Source: Pharmawand
Merck Inc. has filed ridaforolimus at the FDA seeking approval of the drug as a treatment for patients with metastatic soft tissue or bone Sarcomas. There have been no new treatments in the US for sarcomas in 20 years. The application is based on results of the SUCCEED trial.
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