BeiGene's Brukinsa Scores Second Approval In Canada, This Time For Mantle Cell Lymphoma

  • Health Canada has approved BeiGene Ltd BGNE Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) for the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) in adult patients who have received at least one prior therapy.
  • This is the second approval for Brukinsa in Canada, following its initial approval in March for adult patients with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM).
  • The Health Canada approval is based on efficacy results from two trials that achieved an overall response rate of 84%.
  • Price Action: BGNE shares are trading lower by 6.75% at 295.57 on the last check Monday.
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