Regeneron Gets Positive CHMP Opinion for Multiple Myeloma Drug

Core Opinion - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use for its pipeline candidate linvoseltamab, aimed at treating adults with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma [1][2] Pipeline Candidate - Linvoseltamab is a bispecific antibody designed to activate T-cells against multiple myeloma cells by targeting B-cell maturation antigen [5] - The recommendation for conditional marketing authorization is for patients who have undergone at least three prior therapies and have shown disease progression [2] Regulatory Developments - The FDA has accepted the biologics license application for linvoseltamab, with a target action date set for July 10, 2025 [6] - The acceptance follows the resolution of manufacturing issues identified in a previous complete response letter [7] Clinical Trials - Linvoseltamab is undergoing a broad clinical development program, including a phase Ib study and a phase III confirmatory study [8][7] Oncology Portfolio Expansion - Regeneron is actively working to strengthen its oncology portfolio, which includes Libtayo and the recently approved odronextamab for treating relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma [9][10] - The FDA has also accepted the resubmission of the BLA for odronextamab, with a target action date of July 30, 2025 [11] Financial Performance - Regeneron’s shares have declined by 30.5% over the past year, contrasting with a 6.7% decline in the medical-biomedical genetics industry [3] - The company reported better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter, but faces challenges due to declining sales of its lead drug, Eylea, which is under pressure from competition [13]