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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Novartis’ Leukemia Drug Granted Priority Review

Drug: PKC412 (Midostaurin, Novartis)

Status: Granted priority review to treat newly diagnosed FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and advanced systemic mastocytosis

Significant Data:

  • Priority review based on data from the largest clinical trials conducted to date in each indication
  • RATIFY trial:
    • PKC412 + standard chemotherapy versus placebo + standard chemotherapy was investigated in adult patients less than 60 years of age with FLT3-mutated AML
    • Patients in the PKC412 arm experienced a