Merck rare tumour drug Ezmekly backed for NHS use

Merck's drug for tumours associated with rare disease neurofibromatosis type 1, Ezmekly, has been cleared for NHS use in children as young as two.

Merck's SpringWorks takeover delivers a drug approval

Merck gets another quick return on its $3.9bn SpringWorks takeover with EU approval of Ezmekly for tumours caused by neurofibromatosis type 1.

With Merck circling, SpringWorks gets new drug approval

Merck KGaA is talking to SpringWorks about a takeover, and FDA approval for a neurofibromatosis drug could have sweetened any potential deal.

AZ, MSD's Koselugo is first EU therapy for neurofibromatosis

The European Commission has approved AstraZeneca and MSD's Koselugo for a rare genetic condition that causes tumours to develop on the covering of nerve cells, leading to disfigurement and

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Neurofibromatosis treatment granted orphan status by EMA

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