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The EC has approved Darzalex (SC) + bortezomib, lenalidomide & dexamethasone (D-VRd) to treat NDMM pts; sBLA under the US FDA’s review
Approval was based on P-III (CEPHEUS) trial assessing D-VRd (n=197) vs VRd (n=198) in 395 ASCT-ineligible or deferred pts, in 13 countries across the EU, North & South America
At 59mos. mFU, trial…
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Cell and gene therapies provide a promising opportunity to enhance care for unmet healthcare needs. Biopharma companies are actively exploring these therapies across multiple indications to address healthcare gaps in rare and chronic diseases
In 2023, the cell and gene therapy market was valued at $18.2B and is projected to grow to $117.46B by…
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As a fund-raising initiative, the International Myeloma Foundation began a 3-day, 2-night cycling expedition from Aug 29thto Sep 3rd
The initiative supports patient education, advocacy, and next-gen research to advance a cure for multiple myeloma
Today, at PharmaShots we have Yelak Biru, President and CEO of the International Myeloma Foundation, shedding light on this…
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Arcellx’s Anito-cel, a BCMA CAR-T therapy recently got the FTD, ODD, RMAT designations by the FDA for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (r/rMM)
Today, at PharmaShots we have Chris Heery, Chief Medical Officer at Arcellx, shedding light on Anito-Cel therapy in advancing care for multiple myeloma
In late 2022,…
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There is an average lifetime risk of getting multiple myeloma of about 1 in 103 men and 1 in 131 women in the United States
Treatment of multiple myeloma using fourth-line therapy like teclistamab can induce issues like cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity
Today, at PharmaShots we have Dr. Robert Rifikin from Rocky…
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The CHMP positive opinion was based on the results from the P-III (KarMMa-3) clinical trial evaluating Abecma vs standard regimens in patients with r/r multiple myeloma following 2-4 prior lines of therapy. The 1EP of the study was PFS & 2EPs were ORR & OS
Following a median follow-up of 30.9mos., the study showed…
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PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of several drugs and their designations by the US FDA, the EU, Japan, and China. This month’s report includes 8 biological drugs, 13 small molecules, 4 cell and gene therapies, 3 diagnostic tests and 5 devices
Genprex’ Reqorsa, focused on the treatment of SCLC, is the drug to receive ODD…
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The ongoing series of the top-performing drugs of 2021 based on revenue is continued by Darzalex as the top-performing drug for March month
Darzalex is a CD38-directed cytolytic antibody indicated for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma in combination with different drugs
The report summarizes the key features of Darzalex including revenue…
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Tania spoke about the Target the Future Think Tank Challenge and how it will advance and address key needs in the multiple myeloma
She also talked about GSK’s collaboration with the HealthTree Foundation to provide access, education, and support for underserved communities of multiple myeloma
The interview gives a profound understanding of how GSK…
Active Ingredients: Lenalidomide
Strength: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 25 mg
Dosage Form: Capsules
Mechanism of Action: Angiogenic inhibitor
First Approval: US (Dec 27, 2005), EU (14 Jun, 2007)
Revenue
Revlimid (lenalidomide) is one of the key products of Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) that represent a significant percentage of the company’s total revenue. Sales of…

