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What types of non-melanoma skin cancer have been reported in patients taking Jakavi (ruxolitinib phosphate)?

Name: What types of non-melanoma skin cancer have been reported in patients taking Jakavi (ruxolitinib phosphate)?
Published: 2026-11-08T02:00:03.642Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and Merkel cell carcinoma have been reported in patients taking Jakavi (ruxolitinib phosphate).

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Jakavi 5mg, 10mg, 15mg and 20mg TabletsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 29Document updated 9 September 2025

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