A rolling biologics license application (BLA) seeking the approval of lifileucel (LN-44) in patients with advanced melanoma who progressed on or after previous anti–PD-1/PD-L1 therapy, and if BRAF mutation positive, also previous BRAF or BRAF/MEK inhibitor therapy, has been submitted to the FDA.
Regulatory
Relatlimab Plus Nivolumab Approaches EU Approval for Advanced Melanoma With PD-L1 of <1%
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended the approval of the fixed-dose combination of nivolumab (Opdivo) and relatlimab (Opdualog) for the frontline treatment of adult and adolescents who are 12 years of age or older with advanced melanoma and a tumor cell PD-L1 expression of less than 1%.
Pembrolizumab Moves Toward EU Approval for Resected Stage IIB/IIC Melanoma
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the approval of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for use as adjuvant therapy in adult and adolescent patients aged 12 years and older with stage IIB or IIC melanoma following complete resection. Additionally, CHMP recommended expanding the indication for pembrolizumab in advanced unresectable or metastatic and stage III melanoma as adjuvant therapy following complete resection for adolescent patients aged 12 years and older.
EMA adopts positive opinion for Keytruda in melanoma following complete resection
A committee of the European Medicines Agency recommended the approval for expanded use of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) as a standalone therapy for the adjuvant treatment of adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with stage IIB or IIC melanoma who have undergone complete resection.