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European Commission Approves Reduced Dosing Frequency for Janssen’s Bispecific Antibody TECVAYLI®▼ (teclistamab)

Teclistamab, the first BCMA-targeting bispecific antibody to receive approval in Europe, maintained deep and durable responses, with reduced onset of Grade 3 or higher infections, in eligible patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) switching from weekly to reduced, biweekly dosing schedule.1,2

U.S. FDA Approves AKEEGA™ (Niraparib and Abiraterone Acetate), the First-And-Only Dual Action Tablet for the Treatment of Patients with BRCA-Positive Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Approval is based on the Phase 3 MAGNITUDE study, a prospectively designed precision medicine study including the largest population of BRCA-positive patients in combination trials to date with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) AKEEGA™ plus prednisone significantly improved radiographic progression-free survival compared to abiraterone acetate plus prednisone (AAP) in patients with BRCA-positive mCRPC

U.S. FDA Approves TALVEY™ (talquetamab-tgvs), a First-in-Class Bispecific Therapy for the Treatment of Patients with Heavily Pretreated Multiple Myeloma

Bispecific antibody targeting GPRC5D receptor showed an overall response rate of more than 70 percent with durable responses, including in patients previously treated with a bispecific antibody or CAR-T cell therapy

Janssen Submits Supplemental Biologics License Application to U.S. FDA Seeking Approval of CARVYKTI® for the Earlier Treatment of Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Application is supported by data from the Phase 3 CARTITUDE-4 study, which showed significant improvement in primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS) CARTITUDE-4 is the first randomized Phase 3 study investigating the efficacy of a cell therapy as early as after first relapse in multiple myeloma

Janssen Presents Longer-Term Data for TECVAYLI® (teclistamab-cqyv) Showing a Duration of Response of 22 Months in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

More than 60 percent of patients achieved an overall response and 45.5 percent of patients achieved a complete response or better by nearly five months Additional data highlights strong efficacy with biweekly TECVAYLI® dosing and show strategies for improving cytokine release syndrome with prophylactic tocilizumab

Janssen Marks First Approval Worldwide for AKEEGA® (Niraparib and Abiraterone Acetate Dual Action Tablet) with EC Authorization for the Treatment of Patients with Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer with BRCA1/2 Mutations

Approval for AKEEGA® is based on results from the Phase 3 MAGNITUDE study, a prospectively designed precision medicine study that includes the largest cohort to date of BRCA1/2-positive patients with untreated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).1,2 Niraparib in combination with abiraterone acetate (AA), plus prednisone or prednisolone, significantly improved radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) compared to standard of care in untreated mCRPC patients with BRCA1/2 mutations.3

ERLEADA® (apalutamide), First-and-Only Next-Generation Androgen Receptor Inhibitor with Once-Daily, Single-Tablet Option, Now Available in the U.S.

Addition of 240mg strength allows prescribers flexibility to prescribe one 240mg tablet or four 60mg tablets once-daily based on patient needs

Janssen Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for AKEEGA® (Niraparib and Abiraterone Acetate Dual Action Tablet) Plus Prednisone or Prednisolone for the Treatment of Adult Patients with BRCA1/2 Gene-Mutated Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

If approved, niraparib in combination with abiraterone acetate (AA), will be the first dual action tablet (DAT) available in the European Union for first-line treatment of adult patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) with BRCA1/2 mutations, when given with prednisone (P) or prednisolone.[i] The positive CHMP opinion is based on results from the Phase 3 MAGNITUDE study where the addition of niraparib to AA plus P significantly improved radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) compared to standard of care in untreated mCRPC patients with BRCA1/2 mutations.[ii]

Janssen Data at ASCO GU Support Ambition to Transform Treatment of Prostate and Bladder Cancer Through Precision Medicine and Early Intervention

Updated data from the Phase 3 MAGNITUDE study of niraparib in combination with abiraterone acetate plus prednisone in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer will be featured

Real-World Study Shows Patients Treated with IMBRUVICA® (ibrutinib) Were Less Likely to Initiate a Next-Line Treatment than Patients on Acalabrutinib in First-line Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

More than two years of electronic medical records indicate patients were 89 percent more likely to start a next-line treatment when on acalabrutinib versus IMBRUVICA®

Janssen Presents Efficacy and Subgroup Analyses from MAIA Study Showing Long-Term Results of DARZALEX® (daratumumab)-based Regimen in Newly Diagnosed, Transplant-Ineligible Multiple Myeloma

Updated analyses report on progression-free survival, minimal residual disease negativity, overall response and overall survival across patient types, regardless of age or cytogenetic risk Five-year follow-up highlights health-related quality of life data in a subgroup of frail patients

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