A radioligand treatment approved for certain men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer is in short supply because of manufacturing and delivery issues, according to the FDA.
, will remain in limited supply until the drug's manufacturer, Novartis, can ramp up production of the drug over the next 12 months., Novartis said it is giving priority to patients who have already started the regimen so they can"appropriately complete their course of therapy." The manufacturer will not be taking any orders for new patients over the next 4 to 6 months, as they work to increase supply.
Pluvicto is currently made in small batches in the company's manufacturing facility in Italy. The drug only has a 5-day window to reach its intended patient, after which time it cannot be used. Any disruption in the production or shipping process can create a delay.
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