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Elevar wins FDA approval for FGFR2 inhibitor Lyrfigtu

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25 September 2026

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United States

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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Elevar Therapeutics gained FDA approval for Lyrfigtu (lirafugratinib), an oral FGFR2 inhibitor for previously treated advanced cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR2 gene fusions or rearrangements, expanding targeted treatment options in the US.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 3 sources have reported it between 22 Sep 2026 and 25 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new regulatory green light to offer another FGFR2 inhibitor option for cholangiocarcinoma after Elevar’s FDA approval. Adjust your development or commercial plans accordingly to include lirafugratinib's entry and competitive dosing profile.

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3 sources · first reported 22 Sep 2026 · latest 25 Sep 2026

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