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Cycle Pharmaceuticals Launches CAVHANZA™ in the United States

September 1, 2026 ·
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CAVHANZA™ is the first FDA-approved orally disintegrating tablet formulation of nilotinib and offers a new treatment option for patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML).

The formulation provides greater dosing flexibility, including administration with or without food or water and compatibility with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H₂ receptor antagonists (H₂RAs) without timing restrictions.

The launch represents an important milestone in Flex Pharma’s vision to develop innovative, next-generation formulations of complex oncology medicines that significantly improve patient outcomes.

Read the full announcement from Cycle Pharmaceuticals to learn more about CAVHANZA™ and its U.S. launch: Cycle Pharmaceuticals Launches CAVHANZA™ in the United States