Fresh EU Okay For Rubraca Boosts Clovis

Rumors that Clovis is going to be an M&A target soon are on the rise after a second thumbs-up in Europe for the firm's PARP inhibitor Rubraca, this time as maintenance therapy for platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer in all-comers.

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Europe looks a welcoming market for Rubraca • Source: Shutterstock

Despite lagging behind its PARP inhibitor rivals, a new approval for Rubraca in Europe has put Clovis Oncology Inc. back into the spotlight and possibly in the shop window for potential acquirers.

The European Commission has approved the use of Rubraca (rucaparib) for a second indication, as monotherapy for the maintenance treatment...

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