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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]

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