Pharmaceutical Business review

VioQuest granted patent for dermal drug

The patent includes pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, and combination kits. The patent applies to the use of Xyfid as well as to a range of methods designed to protect body tissue from the toxic effects of certain systemically administered anticancer therapeutic agents.

Michael Becker, president and CEO of VioQuest, said: “The Xyfid patent further positions VioQuest to advance clinical programs involving Xyfid and new research involving a range of methods to address toxicity issues for patients treated with anticancer therapies in the years ahead.”