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Health Canada approves Myfembree to manage moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis

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Published:24th Oct 2023

Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc. and Pfizer Canada announced that Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance (NOC) for Myfembree (Relugolix, estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets) for the management of moderate to severe pain associated with endometriosis in pre-menopausal women on October 17, 2023.

On September 22, 2023, Health Canada also approved Myfembree for the management of heavy menstrual bleeding associated with uterine fibroids in pre-menopausal women. This combination therapy oral treatment is taken once daily and provides a new option for women to manage their symptoms related to endometriosis and uterine fibroids.

Condition: Pain; Endometriosis
Type: drug

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