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Novartis gets approval for Genmab drug against multiple sclerosis in Europe

Genmab's partner Novartis has received European marketing authorization for the drug Kesimpta which treats relapsing multiple sclerosis.
Photo: Joost Melis / Genmab / PR
Photo: Joost Melis / Genmab / PR
BY ULRICH QUISTGAARD, TRANSLATED BY NIELSINE NIELSEN

In January, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended approving the drug Kesimpta with the active agent ofatumumab, and now, this has led to a European marketing authorization from the EU Commission, according to a press statement from Genmab.

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