Overview
On 28 October 2009, orphan designation (EU/3/09/684) was granted by the European Commission to AB Science, France, for masitinib mesylate for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of 16 December 1999, the COMP adopted a positive opinion on 2 September 2009 recommending the granting of this designation.
Key facts
Active substance |
Masitinib mesilate
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Intended use |
Treatment of pancreatic cancer
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Orphan designation status |
Positive
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EU designation number |
EU/3/09/684
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Date of designation |
28/10/2009
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Sponsor |
AB Science
3, avenue George V 75008 Paris France Tel. +33 1472 02311 Fax +33 1472 02411 E-mail: contact@ab-science.com |
Patients' organisations
For contact details of patients’ organisations whose activities are targeted at rare diseases, see:
Orphanet, a database containing information on rare diseases, which includes a directory of patients’ organisations registered in Europe.
European Organisation for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS), a non-governmental alliance of patient organisations and individuals active in the field of rare diseases.
EU register of orphan medicines
The list of medicines that have received an orphan designation in the EU is available on the European Commission's website: