Amgen Wins World-First Lumakras Approval, Faces Challenge Of COVID-Era Launch
US FDA Cleared KRAS G12C Inhibitor For Second-Line NSCLC
Executive Summary
Commercial EVP Murdo Gordon said launching sotorasib during the pandemic is a tougher challenge than encouraging doctors to screen lung cancer patients for KRAS G12C mutations and raising patient awareness.
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