REBLOZYL®


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European Commission Expands Approval of Bristol Myers Squibb’s Reblozyl® (luspatercept) to Include First-Line Treatment of Transfusion-Dependent Anemia in Adults with Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (LR-MDS)

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has expanded approval of Reblozyl® (luspatercept) to include the first-line treatment of adult patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to very low, low and intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

Key Points: 
  • Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has expanded approval of Reblozyl® (luspatercept) to include the first-line treatment of adult patients with transfusion-dependent anemia due to very low, low and intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).
  • This approval of Reblozyl covers all EU member states.
  • Safety results were consistent with previous MDS studies and were in line with expected symptoms in this patient population.
  • Reblozyl is also approved in the United States and Japan for the first-line treatment of anemia associated with lower-risk MDS.

Bristol Myers Squibb Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for Reblozyl® (luspatercept) for Treatment of Adults with Transfusion-Dependent Anemia due to Low- to Intermediate-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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The recommendation will now be reviewed by the European Commission (EC), which has the authority to approve medicines for the European Union (EU).

Key Points: 
  • The recommendation will now be reviewed by the European Commission (EC), which has the authority to approve medicines for the European Union (EU).
  • Upon approval, this would represent the fourth authorized indication for Reblozyl in the EU.
  • The CHMP adopted a positive opinion based on results from the pivotal Phase 3 COMMANDS trial.
  • Safety results were consistent with previous MDS studies and were in line with expected symptoms in this patient population.

Bristol Myers Squibb to Present First Results at ASCO and EHA from Phase 3 COMMANDS Study of Reblozyl® (luspatercept-aamt) in First-Line Treatment of Anemia in Adults with Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Key secondary endpoints include erythroid response (HI-E) of at least 8 weeks during weeks 1-24 of the study, RBC-TI ≥12 weeks and RBC-TI for 24 weeks.

Key Points: 
  • Key secondary endpoints include erythroid response (HI-E) of at least 8 weeks during weeks 1-24 of the study, RBC-TI ≥12 weeks and RBC-TI for 24 weeks.
  • HI-E increase of at least 8 weeks was achieved by 74.1% (n=109) of Reblozyl patients vs. 51.3% (n=79) of epoetin alfa patients (p
  • Within the first 24 weeks of treatment, RBC-TI of at least 24 weeks was achieved by 47.6% (n=70) of Reblozyl patients vs. 29.2% (n=45) of epoetin alfa patients (P=0.0006).
  • Benefit with Reblozyl was also observed in clinically relevant subgroups, and results showed a consistent safety profile and no new safety signals.

U.S. FDA Accepts for Priority Review Supplemental Biologics License Application and EMA Validates Application for Reblozyl® (luspatercept-aamt) as First-Line Treatment of Anemia in Adults with Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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In the U.S., the FDA has granted the application Priority Review and assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date of August 28, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • In the U.S., the FDA has granted the application Priority Review and assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date of August 28, 2023.
  • Priority Review designation underscores the high unmet need and value that Reblozyl could bring to this patient population.
  • In Europe, the EMA’s validation of the application confirms the submission is complete and begins the EMA’s centralized review process.
  • Reblozyl is being developed and commercialized through a global collaboration with Merck following Merck’s acquisition of Acceleron Pharma, Inc. in November 2021.

Bristol Myers Squibb Receives European Commission Approval of Reblozyl® (luspatercept) for Anemia in Adult Patients with Non-Transfusion-Dependent Beta Thalassemia

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted full Marketing Authorization for Reblozyl® (luspatercept), a first-in-class therapeutic option, for treatment in adult patients of anemia associated with non-transfusion-dependent (NTD) beta thalassemia.

Key Points: 
  • Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted full Marketing Authorization for Reblozyl® (luspatercept), a first-in-class therapeutic option, for treatment in adult patients of anemia associated with non-transfusion-dependent (NTD) beta thalassemia.
  • Reblozyl is currently approved in the European Union (EU), United States and Canada to address anemia associated with transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and transfusion-dependent lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes.
  • The centralized Marketing Authorization approves use of Reblozyl in all EU member states, as well as Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
  • This announcement is welcome news for patients with non-transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia associated anemia across the EU who are seeking newer treatment options to reduce these burdens,” said Noah Berkowitz, M.D., Ph.D., senior vice president, Hematology Development, Bristol Myers Squibb.

Bristol Myers Squibb Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for Reblozyl® (luspatercept) for Adult Patients with Anemia-Associated, Non-Transfusion-Dependent (NTD) Beta Thalassemia

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency has recommended approval of Reblozyl® (luspatercept) as a treatment for adult patients with anemia associated with non‑transfusion-dependent (NTD) beta thalassemia.

Key Points: 
  • Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency has recommended approval of Reblozyl® (luspatercept) as a treatment for adult patients with anemia associated with non‑transfusion-dependent (NTD) beta thalassemia.
  • Upon approval, this would represent the third authorized indication for Reblozyl in the EU.
  • The CHMP adopted a positive opinion based on results from the pivotal Phase 2 BEYOND study, evaluating the efficacy and safety of Reblozyl versus placebo in 145 adults with NTD beta thalassemia.
  • “Results from the BEYOND study showed Reblozyl improved anemia associated with non-transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia by sustaining hemoglobin increases in 77% of patients regardless of their baseline hemoglobin status.