GSK's Blenrep Reduces Death Risk by 42% in Blood Cancer Trial, Gains Priority Review in China

Dec 9, 2024, 06:36 PM

GSK has presented positive results from a Phase III clinical trial at the 2024 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in San Diego, California. The trial evaluated the company's blood cancer treatment, Belantamab Mafodotin (Blenrep), showing a significant reduction in the risk of death by 42% for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. This outcome suggests a potential revival for the drug, which was withdrawn from the market two years ago. Additionally, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted GSK's application for a combination therapy involving Blenrep, granting it priority review status for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, supported by the DREAMM-7 trial results.