November 16, 2023- Biologics by McKesson, an independent specialty pharmacy specializing in oncology and rare diseases, was selected by Takeda as a specialty pharmacy provider for FRUZAQLATM (fruquintinib). FRUZAQLA, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Nov. 8, 2023, is an oral targeted therapy for adults with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin-, and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, an anti-VEGF therapy, and, if RAS wild-type and medically appropriate, an anti-EGFR therapy. It is the first targeted therapy for mCRC in adults regardless of biomarker status or prior types of therapies in more than ten years.
Biologics by McKesson is committed to and recognized for its level of customer service as well as its innovative, high-touch, and multidisciplinary approach. Putting patients first in all they do, each team includes pharmacists with in-depth knowledge of therapies, experienced nurses, and financial counselors who are familiar with various financial assistance programs and organizations that help patients.