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European Approval Is Sought for Lirafugratinib in FGFR2-Altered Metastatic Cholangiocarcinoma
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
A marketing authorization application for lirafugratinib, a selective FGFR2 inhibitor for second-line treatment of FGFR2-altered metastatic cholangiocarcinoma, has been submitted to the European Medicines Agency following promising phase 1/2 trial results showing durable efficacy and manageable safety.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 10 sources have reported it between 16 Sep 2026 and 5 Oct 2026.
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10 sources · first reported 16 Sep 2026 · latest 5 Oct 2026
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