Verastem has been granted a patent for solid forms of a dual RAF/MEK inhibitor, along with pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage forms. The patent also covers methods for treating cancer and processes for preparing these forms. GlobalData’s report on Verastem gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Verastem, Cancer treatment biomarkers was a key innovation area identified from patents. Verastem's grant share as of February 2024 was 27%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Dual raf/mek inhibitor for cancer treatment in solid form
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11873296B2) discloses a solid oral dosage form containing a composition comprising crystalline Form 1 of a compound of Formula II. This Form 1 exhibits specific X-ray power diffraction patterns, characteristic XRPD peaks, and differential scanning calorimetry curves, as detailed in the patent claims. The oral dosage form is also described as substantially free of other solid forms or patterns of the compound of Formula II and certain impurities.
Furthermore, the patent claims cover a method of treating cancer, including melanoma, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, and colorectal cancer, by administering the disclosed oral dosage form to a subject in need. Specific types of cancer, such as low-grade serous ovarian cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, are also mentioned. The composition of the oral dosage form includes a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier like mannitol, along with a lubricant such as magnesium stearate. The patent emphasizes the importance of the specific characteristics of Form 1 in the composition, as well as the limited presence of impurities and other solid forms of the compound of Formula II in the dosage form.
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