A 2026-06-16 Rigel announcement confirms completion of an exclusive global development, manufacturing, and commercialization license for VEPPANU from Arvinas/Pfizer, effective 2026-06-11.
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A 2026-06-16 Rigel announcement confirms completion of an exclusive global development, manufacturing, and commercialization license for VEPPANU from Arvinas/Pfizer, effective 2026-06-11.
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vepdegestrant（VEPPANU）
ER · ESR1-mutated ER+/HER2− advanced or metastatic breast cancer; limited U.S.-approved population
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