Nippon Kayaku launches Portrazza Injection, a human anti EGFR Monoclonal Antibody

"Portrazza^Ⓡ Injection" is a human anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody that Eli Lilly and Company has been selling in Europe and the US since 2015 as a therapeutic agent (market name: Portrazza^TM) for advanced or metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer. Nippon Kayaku took over the marketing authorization holder from Eli Lilly Japan on August 1st 2019, and have been preparing for the launch.

Nippon Kayaku currently sells 33 types of anti-cancer drugs, and is building a business foundation focusing on oncology. With launch of this product, we expect to make a significant contribution to cancer patients, their families and medical professionals.

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Product name	PortrazzaⓇ Injection
Generic name	Necitumumab
Indications	In combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin, Advanced or recurrent squamous non-small cell lung cancer, not amenable to curative resection.
Dosage and administration	Recommended dose of PortrzzaⓇ Injection is 800 mg as an intravenous infusion over 60 minutes on Days 1 and 8 of each 3-week cycle.

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