The FDA approved belzutifan with pembrolizumab as an adjuvant treatment for adults with clear cell renal cell carcinoma and a high risk for recurrence after nephrectomy, according to a press release.The approval allows belzutifan (Welireg, Merck) to be used in combination with pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) or pembrolizumab and berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph (Keytruda Qlex, Merck).

The FDA approved belzutifan with pembrolizumab as an adjuvant treatment for adults with clear cell renal cell carcinoma and a high risk for recurrence after nephrectomy, according…

Belzutifan and pembrolizumab together reduced the risk of disease recurrence or death