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CHMP recommends Egranli for prophylaxis of Chemotherapy - induced Neutropenia - Teva

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Last updated: 28th Sep 2014
Published: 28th Sep 2014
Source: Pharmawand

On 25 September 2014, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a marketing authorisation for the medicinal product Egranli, 40 mg, solution for injection intended for prophylaxis against chemotherapy-induced neutropenia. The applicant for this medicinal product is Teva Pharma B.V.

The active substance of Egranli is balugrastim, an immunostimulating medicinal product (L03AA15) which regulates the production and release of functional neutrophils from the bone marrow.

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