Pharmaceutical Business review

Daiichi seeks approval for extended indication of Topotecin in Japan

Topotecin intravenous drip infusion (irinotecan hydrochloride hydrate) is indicated for treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Following discussions by the Review Committee for Unapproved or Off-label Use of Drugs with High Medical Needs, the Japanese regulatory body requested the company to develop Topotecin intravenous drip infusion.

Research-based pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo is focused on promoting unapproved or off-label use of drugs with high medical needs to patients in need of them.