Sandoz launches oncology generic gefitinib in 13 EU countries at loss of market exclusivity, expanding access to essential medicine

  • Sandoz gefitinib indicated for adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer[1] with activating mutations of EGFR-TK[1]
  • More than 300,000 European men and women are diagnosed with lung cancer annually, making it the fourth most common cancer[2]
  • With launch Sandoz builds on robust 50+ medicine oncology portfolio globally, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormones and supportive care[3]

Holzkirchen, Germany, July 2, 2019 – Sandoz today announced the launch of the generic …

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