Following the adoption of a positive opinion by the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), the EU has approved the CD38 monoclonal antibody Sarclisa in combination with a standard-of-care regimen, bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (VRd), for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT), based on data from the IMROZ phase 3 study.
With the expanded marketing authorization, Sarclisa is the first anti-CD38 therapy in combination with VRd in this patient population in the EU.
Olivier Nataf, Global Head of Oncology at Sanofi, said: “While there have been many important advancements in multiple myeloma treatment over the past decade, there remains a significant unmet need in the front-line setting, particularly for transplant-ineligible patients. With today’s decision the 27 countries in the EU will have access to a potentially transformative new combination regimen, marking a significant step forward in our mission to make a meaningful difference in multiple myeloma treatment.”
In September 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sarclisa in combination with VRd for the treatment of adult patients with NDMM who are not eligible for ASCT, representing the first global approval for Sarclisa in the front-line setting. In addition, the FDA granted orphan drug exclusivity for Sarclisa in the approved indication. Beyond the US and the EU, regulatory submissions for Sarclisa in NDMM not eligible for ASCT are under review in Japan and in China.
