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Merck's Subcutaneous KEYTRUDA QLEX Approved In Japan For All Existing KEYTRUDA Indications

Sep 21, 2026 · 06:47 AM ET· updated 1h ago

KEYTRUDA QLEX is the first and only subcutaneous immune checkpoint inhibitor in Japan that can be administered by a healthcare provider in as little as one minuteMerck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United

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Merck got approval in Japan for a new way to give KEYTRUDA medicine under the skin instead of into a vein. This makes treatment faster and easier, which could help more patients use this important cancer drug.

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