VORANIGO® (vorasidenib) tablets receives FDA approval as first targeted therapy for Grade 2 IDH-mutant glioma
“Today’s approval of VORANIGO is an enormous leap forward in cancer care, and a defining moment for people living with Grade 2 IDH-mutant glioma,” said Arjun H. Prasad, Chief Commercial Officer, Servier Pharmaceuticals. “VORANIGO, which is the first breakthrough in this specific disease area in nearly 25 years, offers patients unprecedented improvement in progression free survival. We are proud to deliver this first-of-its-kind therapy to patients in need, and we remain committed to bringing innovative targeted therapies to people with cancer.”
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