NVS Novartis AG

By Mauro Orru

Novartis received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to produce its Pluvicto radioligand therapy at its new manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, expanding capacity to meet growing demand for cancer patients in North America.

The Swiss pharmaceutical company said Friday that the decision from the FDA would lift radioligand therapy production capacity to 250,000 doses in 2024 and beyond. Novartis also has facilities in New Jersey, Italy and Spain.

"Adding a second US RLT facility, our largest and most advanced yet, into our manufacturing network underscores our commitment to ensure a consistent and reliable experience for patients and their healthcare teams for years to come," said Steffen Lang, president of operations. "We also recently announced plans to build our manufacturing capabilities in Sasayama, Japan and Haiyan, Zhejiang, China, as we continue to look for opportunities to further expand our worldwide reach."

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January 05, 2024 10:00 ET (15:00 GMT)

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