AbbVie receives approval from Health Canada for the combination of Venclexta with rituximab as a treatment for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

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25 September 2018 - In the MURANO Phase 3 clinical trial, the Venclexta (venetoclax) plus rituximab combination showed a significant improvement in progression-free survival for relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients.

AbbVie today announced Health Canada has issued a Notice of Compliance for Venclexta (venetoclax) in combination with rituximab for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia who have received at least one prior therapy.

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