Last mentioned: Mar 25, 2026
Expected Regional Launch
Anticipated availability of ANKTIVA in Macau oncology centers.
Macau SAR Approval
Macau Health Bureau grants regulatory clearance for ANKTIVA.
FDA Warning Issued
The FDA flags the podcast statements as misleading and issues an Untitled Letter to ImmunityBio.
Podcast Appearance
Patrick Soon-Shiong discusses the drug's potential on a high-profile industry podcast.
U.S. Commercial Launch
ImmunityBio begins commercial distribution of ANKTIVA in the U.S.
U.S. FDA Approval
ANKTIVA receives first-ever approval for NMIBC in the United States.
Initial FDA Approval
Anktiva (N-803) receives FDA approval for BCG-unresponsive NMIBC.
ImmunityBio Inc. has received regulatory approval for its flagship immunotherapy, ANKTIVA, in the Macau Special Administrative Region of China. This milestone marks the first international expansion for the IL-15 superagonist following its 2024 U.S. FDA approval, positioning the company to tap into the significant oncology market in the Greater Bay Area.
The FDA has issued a formal warning to ImmunityBio and its founder, Patrick Soon-Shiong, regarding misleading public statements about the company's bladder cancer drug. The regulator cited claims made during a podcast that suggested broader efficacy than currently approved, raising concerns about off-label promotion.
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