Health Canada has approved KEYTRUDA SC™, a subcutaneous formulation of pembrolizumab from Merck & Co. Inc., for use across multiple cancer indications. The approval is supported by data demonstrating the subcutaneous formulation's noninferiority to the intravenous formulation in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The timing for commercial availability will depend on provincial and territorial reimbursement processes.
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