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• FDA fast-tracks GSK’s anti-BCMA drug for multiple myeloma

  The study participants had on average received seven earlier lines of therapy, including an immuno-modulatory drug such as Celgene’s Revlimid (lenalidomide), a proteasome inhibitor such as Takeda’s Velcade ... The company is at the planning stages

• GSK preps filings for BCMA-targeting multiple myeloma drug

  It is the most advanced BCMA-targeting ADC in development, with candidates from AstraZeneca (MEDI2228) and Celgene/Sutro Biopharma (CC-99712) still in early-stage development. ... The company is also at the planning stages for a phase 3 trial of the drug

• CHMP backs Bayer’s tumour-agnostic drug Vitrakvi

  Squibb got the go-ahead for Empliciti (elotuzumab) alongside Celgene’s Pomalyst (pomalidomide) and dexamethasone for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, based on the ELOQUENT-3 trial.

• FDA verdict on Sanofi’s Darzalex rival is due in April 2020

  prolong progression-free survival (PFS) when added to a standard myeloma regimen of Celgene’s Pomalyst/Imnovid (pomalidomide) and low-dose dexamethasone. ... Empliciti picked up an additional approval from the FDA as a third-line therapy for myeloma in

• Janssen looks to expand Darzalex in Europe

  Regimen reduced risk of disease progression or death by 44%. Janssen is looking to broaden the use of its multiple myeloma blockbuster Darzalex, this time combining it with Celgene’s Revlimid ... Sanofi also has a promising CD38-targeting antibody for