Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Genzyme Files Applications for Approval of Mozobil in the United States and Europe

Genzyme Corporation announced today that it has submitted marketing applications in both the United States and the European Union for Mozobil(TM) (plerixafor), a product candidate intended to enhance mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells for collection and subsequent autologous transplantation in patients with lymphoma and multiple myeloma. The company has requested priority review of its U.S. application and, if granted, Mozobil could be approved by the end of this year. European approval is expected in 2009. Additional global applications in up to 60 countries are expected to follow.

The details can be read here.

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