Takeda Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for Fruquintinib in Previously Treated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
The European Commission (EC) will consider the CHMP positive opinion when determining the potential marketing authorization for fruquintinib for mCRC throughout the European Union (EU), Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland.
- The European Commission (EC) will consider the CHMP positive opinion when determining the potential marketing authorization for fruquintinib for mCRC throughout the European Union (EU), Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland.
- If approved, fruquintinib will be the first and only selective inhibitor of all three VEGF receptors approved in the EU for previously treated mCRC.1,2
“People living with metastatic colorectal cancer in the European Union currently have limited treatment options, which can lead to poor outcomes. - The trial investigated fruquintinib plus best supportive care (BSC) versus placebo plus BSC in patients with previously treated mCRC.
- Adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation occurred in 20% of patients treated with fruquintinib plus BSC versus 21% of those treated with placebo plus BSC.