Nuvectis Pharma's NXP-800 granted orphan drug designation for cholangiocarcinoma

Aug. 18, 2023

The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to Nuvectis Pharma Inc.'s NXP-800 for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma.

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