
News|Articles|August 12, 2026
Tudriqev Melanoma Approval: Essential Oncolytic Guide for Oncology Nurses
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FDA approves Tudriqev-nivolumab for advanced melanoma. Learn key clinical trial data, dosing math, and safety rules for oncology nursing teams.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to vusolimogene oderparepvec-wtpg (Tudriqev; Replimune, Inc.), a genetically modified oncolytic viral therapy, in combination with nivolumab. This novel regimen is indicated for adult patients with unresectable advanced cutaneous melanoma who experienced disease progression on a prior programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1)-blocking antibody-based regimen.
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