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How RP1 Plus Nivolumab Overcame Two CRLs to Win Approval in Melanoma

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28 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

In August 2026, the FDA granted accelerated approval to RP1 plus nivolumab for the treatment of unresectable advanced melanoma after progression on PD-1–blocking antibody therapy, following a regulatory review involving 3 BLAs, 2 complete response letters, and an advisory committee vote.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

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You can now access a more complex FDA approval route that accepts single-arm trial data in melanoma after PD-1 failure. Expect faster approval paths if your treatment targets unmet patient needs with innovative immunotherapy.

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