Subcutaneous Rituximab Seems Headed For US FDA Advisory Panel OK
Executive Summary
Genentech used pharmacokinetic bridging studies for new route of administration, which uses the enzyme hyaluronidase and is strongly preferred by patients over the IV; firm is seeking indications for follicular lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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