Lynparza Approval History

• FDA approved: Yes (First approved December 19th, 2014)
• Brand name: Lynparza
• Generic name: olaparib
• Dosage form: Capsules and Tablets
• Company: AstraZeneca
• Treatment for: Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Peritoneal Cancer, Breast Cancer

Lynparza (olaparib) is a first-in-class oral poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor for the treatment of BRCA-mutated, advanced ovarian cancer; for the maintenance treatment of patients with recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer; and for the treatment of germline BRCA-mutated metastatic breast cancer.

Development History and FDA Approval Process for Lynparza

Date	Article
Jan 12, 2018	FDA Approves Lynparza (olaparib tablets) for Germline BRCA-Mutated Metastatic Breast Cancer
Aug 17, 2017	FDA Approves Tablet Formulation of Lynparza (olaparib) for Maintenance Treatment of Ovarian Cancer
Jun  4, 2017	Lynparza (olaparib) Significantly Reduces the Risk of Disease Worsening or Death in Patients with BRCA-Mutated Metastatic Breast Cancer
Dec 19, 2014	FDA Approves Lynparza (olaparib) to Treat Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Jun 25, 2014	FDA Advisory Committee Votes on Accelerated Approval for Investigational Medicine Olaparib

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