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AstraZeneca (AZN) announces CALQUENCE tablet formulation approved in the US across current indications

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CALQUENCE® (acalabrutinib) tablet formulation approved in the US across current indications

August 5, 2022 2:20 PM EDT

New formulation can be co-administered with gastric acid-reducing agents

Tablet offers efficacy, safety and consistent dosing compared to current capsule

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AstraZenecas new tablet formulation of CALQUENCE® (acalabrutinib) has been approved in the US for all current indications, including adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) and for patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), which is approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate.

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