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Vaccimel, Argentina's Melanoma Immunotherapy, Enters Commercial Use

Developed over three decades by Argentine researchers, the adjuvant therapy will be delivered in specialized centers on a 13‑dose schedule over two years.

Overview

  • ANMAT authorization and distribution began in late November 2025 for post‑surgery treatment of select melanoma patients in Argentina.
  • The therapy is indicated for stages IIB, IIC and IIIA to reduce recurrence risk and is not a preventive vaccine.
  • Administration occurs under specialist supervision in authorized oncology centers, with Hospital de Oncología María Curie named as the first site in Buenos Aires.
  • Laboratorio Pablo Cassará manufactures the product, which is supplied through high‑cost oncology channels rather than pharmacies, with pricing described as comparable to monoclonal antibodies.
  • Clinicians report relatively few general adverse effects and the lead researcher cites non‑recurrence in over 60% of treated patients, while wider real‑world outcomes are still to be determined.