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EU panel backs cancer drug from Schering, Idec
September 25, 2003 1:27:00 PM ET

LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - A new cancer treatment from German drugmaker Schering AG was recommended for approval by a European panel of experts on Thursday.

The Committee for Proprietary Medicinal Products gave a positive opinion on Zevalin, a treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma which Schering licensed from Idec Pharma (IDPH), at its monthly meeting, the London-based European Medicines Evaluation Agency said.

CPMP recommendations for marketing approval are normally endorsed by the European Commission within 90 days. REUTERS

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