EMA validates application for arpraziquantel to treat schistosomiasis in pre-school aged children

Merck Serono

2 December 2022 - Merck, a leading science and technology company, and the Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium, today announced that the EMA has validated for review the application for arpraziquantel for the treatment of schistosomiasis in preschool-aged children (3 months to 6 years of age).

The application was submitted by Merck Serono on behalf of the Consortium for a scientific opinion by EMA under the EU-M4all procedure for high priority medicines for human use intended for markets outside the European Union.

Read Merck Serono press release 

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