Oncology Captures One In Three New EU Drug Approvals In 2016

2016 saw 30 new active substances approved in the EU, in a total of 29 different products, of which 10 were for cancer indications. Also approved were a range of combinations of old and new drugs, some new uses, and a number of biosimilars and generics. 14 of the products approved during the year were for rare diseases, while eight received a conditional marketing authorization.