Verastem Files for Orphan Disease Status in US and EU for VS-6063 in Mesothelioma

Verastem

announced the filing of orphan drug designation for VS-6063. Verastem is seeking orphan drug designation in the US and the EU for the use of VS-6063 in mesothelioma. VS-6063 is anticipated to enter a potentially pivotal study in mesothelioma midyear 2013. Orphan designation grants US market exclusivity to a drug for the treatment of a specified condition for a period of seven years following FDA marketing approval and 10 years of market exclusivity in member states of the EU if received. Additional potential benefits of orphan