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FDA Approves Lutetium Lu 177 Vipivotide Tetraxetan for PSMA+ mHSPC

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1 August 2026

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regulatory

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Biotech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 1 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The FDA has approved lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan plus an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor for treatment of PSMA-positive metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, based on phase 3 trial data demonstrating reduced progression risk and potential overall survival benefits.

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◆ The Wire takeaway

You must now include PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy in your prostate cancer treatment strategy, as FDA approval expands early treatment options and raises the standard of care. This opens a new competitive front where firms offering advanced diagnostics or combination therapies can move fast.

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