MHRA grants marketing authorisation for BALVERSA (erdafitinib) for PD-(L)1 inhibitor-treated adults with unresectable/metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC) with FGFR3 alterations
“We are delighted that the MHRA has recognised the value that erdafitinib could bring to eligible patients with metastatic urothelial cancer,” said Dr. John Fleming, Country Medical Director, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine UK. “This milestone reflects J&J’s long-standing dedication to getting in front of cancer and delivering the most innovative precision therapies to patients in need. We look forward to progressing with HTA submissions for erdafitinib in the coming months, with the view to enabling eligible patients to access erdafitinib through the NHS as soon as possible.”
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