Immunomedics' Trodelvy Will Be First ADC For Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Trodelvy was granted an accelerated approval by the US FDA based on a Phase II study. It is the first commercial product for Immunomedics.

Breast Cancer Awareness: Microscopic image (photomicrograph) of core biopsy for infiltrating (invasive) ductal carcinoma, detected by screening mammogram. H & E stain.

Immunomedics Inc. is preparing to launch Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan), the first antibody-drug conjugate for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and its first commercial product, despite the challenges of launching a new drug in the current COVID-19 pandemic. The company laid out the strategy it will use to drive rapid brand awareness and adoption of Trodelvy and establish Immunomedics as a respected oncology partner during an investor call.

Trodelvy received accelerated approval from the US Food and Drug Administration on 22 April for metastatic TNBC after at least...

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