Knight Therapeutics Announces Approval and Launch of MINJUVI® (tafasitamab) in Argentina

Core Viewpoint - Knight Therapeutics Inc. has launched MINJUVI® in Argentina, marking a significant step in expanding access to innovative therapies for patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) who are not eligible for autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) [1][5]. Company Summary - Knight Therapeutics Inc. is a pan-American specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring and commercializing pharmaceutical products in Canada and Latin America [11]. - The company has entered into a supply and distribution agreement with Incyte for the exclusive rights to distribute tafasitamab (MINJUVI®) in Latin America [6]. - The launch in Argentina is the third country launch for MINJUVI® in Latin America, reflecting the company's commitment to improving treatment options for patients [5]. Product Summary - MINJUVI® (tafasitamab) is a humanized Fc-modified cytolytic CD19 targeting monoclonal antibody, designed to treat adult patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL [7]. - The approval for MINJUVI® in Argentina is based on the L-MIND trial, which showed an objective response rate (ORR) of 60%, with a complete response rate (CR) of 43% and a disease control rate (DCR) of 74% [3]. - MINJUVI® is recognized as a preferred second-line treatment for DLBCL patients who are ineligible for transplantation according to the 2024 National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines [3]. Industry Context - DLBCL is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, characterized by an aggressive clinical profile, with many patients developing refractory disease or relapsing after initial treatment [2]. - There is a significant need for new treatment options for patients facing poor prognoses due to the limitations of existing therapies [2].