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Italfarmaco’s Givinostat Granted Fast Track Designation by FDA

Givinostat is currently being studied for its potential to treat PV, a rare blood cancer.

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By: Charlie Sternberg

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to Italfarmaco S.p.A.’s givinostat for the treatment of patients with polycythemia vera (PV), a rare haematologic cancer, for which treatment options are limited. “The FDA decision to grant givinostat Fast Track designation underscores the urgent need for innovative treatments for PV and highlights the potential of givinostat to make a meaningful difference,” said Paolo Bettica, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer at It...

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