GSK announces approval of myeloma treatment Blenrep in EU

GSK (GSK) announced the approval of Blenrep in the European Union for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib plus dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior therapy, and in combination with pomalidomide plus dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior therapy including lenalidomide. The approval is based on superior efficacy results demonstrated by Blenrep combinations in the pivotal DREAMM-7 and DREAMM-8 phase III trials in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. These include statistically significant and clinically meaningful progression-free survival for Blenrep combinations versus triplet standard of care combinations in both trials and overall survival versus a daratumumab-based triplet in DREAMM-7. The safety and tolerability profiles of the Blenrep combinations were broadly consistent with the known profiles of the individual agents. Hesham Abdullah, Senior Vice President, Global Head Oncology, R&D, GSK, said: “Today’s approval of Blenrep combinations is a redefining moment for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma in the EU. Blenrep has the potential to extend remission and survival, with superior efficacy versus standards of care in our DREAMM clinical trial programme and the option to administer in both academic and community-based settings.”