Zelboraf Approval Hastened By FDA Officials Impressed With Early Efficacy
Executive Summary
Supported by robust data demonstrating knock-out response rates, Roche/Genentech’s Zelboraf (vemurafenib) has sailed through the FDA approval process, aided by a push from the agency.
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