Pfizer's Lorlatinib Scores European Approval In ALK-Positive Lung Cancer


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The European Commission has approved Pfizer Inc's (NYSE:PFE) Lorviqua (lorlatinib) for a form of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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  • Lorlatinib is available in the U.S. under the brand name Lorbrena.
  • The approval covers lorlatinib as monotherapy for anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)- positive advanced NSCLC previously not treated with an ALK inhibitor. 
  • Related: Pfizer's Lorbrena Wins Full FDA Approval As First-Line Treatment Of ALK-Positive Lung Cancer.
  • The approval for the first-line use is based on the pivotal Phase 3 CROWN trial results, in which Lorviqua reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 72% compared to Xalkori (crizotinib). 
  • As a secondary endpoint, the confirmed objective response rate (ORR) was 76% with Lorviqua and 58% with Xalkori. 
  • Price Action: PFE shares are up 2.16% at $54.52 during the market session on the last check Friday.

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