Novartis' Rydapt: Two Indications, Two Prices

Rydapt was approved by the US FDA for the one-third of patients with acute myeloid leukemia who test positive for a FLT3 mutation, which is associated with a poorer prognosis, and for advanced systemic mastocytosis.

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Novartis AG's Rydapt (midostaurin) was approved for two different indications and will carry two different prices, one that appears more in line with typical targeted oncology medicines and the other that is in line with drugs for ultra-rare diseases.

In both instances, Rydapt appears to be an important new treatment option. The drug was approved by FDA April 28...

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