ELREXFIO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least four prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.

This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rate and durability of response [see section 5.1]. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s).

Administer ELREXFIO subcutaneously according to the step-up dosing schedule to reduce the incidence and severity of cytokine release syndrome (CRS).

Administer pre-treatment medications prior to each dose in the ELREXFIO step-up dosing schedule, which includes step‑up dose 1, step-up dose 2, and the first treatment dose as recommended [see section 4.2].

ELREXFIO should only be administered by a qualified healthcare professional with appropriate medical support to manage severe reactions such as CRS and neurologic toxicity, including ICANS [see section 4.4].

Due to the risk of CRS, patients should be hospitalized for 48 hours after administration of the first step-up dose, and for 24 hours after administration of the second step-up dose.

Posology

Recommended Dosage

For subcutaneous injection only.

The recommended dosing schedule for ELREXFIO is provided in Table 1. The recommended dosages of ELREXFIO subcutaneous injection are: step-up dose 1 of 12 mg on Day 1, step-up dose 2 of 32 mg on Day 4, followed by the first treatment dose of 76 mg on Day 8, and then 76 mg weekly thereafter through week 24.

For patients who have received at least 24 weeks of treatment with ELREXFIO and have achieved a response [partial response (PR) or better] and maintained this response for at least 2 months, the dose interval should transition to an every two-week schedule.

Continue treatment with ELREXFIO until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Administer pre-treatment medications prior to each dose in the ELREXFIO step-up dosing schedule, which includes step‑up dose 1, step-up dose 2, and the first treatment dose as recommended [see section 4.2].

Recommended Pre-treatment Medications

Administer the following pre-treatment medications approximately 1 hour before the first three doses of ELREXFIO in the step-up dosing schedule, which includes step-up dose 1, step-up dose 2, and the first treatment dose as described in Table 1 to reduce the risk of CRS [see section 4.4]:

·       acetaminophen (or equivalent) 650 mg orally

·       dexamethasone (or equivalent) 20 mg orally or intravenously

·       diphenhydramine (or equivalent) 25 mg orally

Restarting ELREXFIO After Dosage Delay

If a dose of ELREXFIO is delayed, restart therapy based on the recommendations listed in Table 2 and resume the dosing schedule accordingly [see section 4.2]. Administer pre-treatment medications as indicated in Table 2.

a.    Administer pre-treatment medications prior to the ELREXFIO dose [see section 4.2].

b.    Consider benefit-risk of restarting ELREXFIO in patients who require a dose delay of more than 42 days due to an adverse reaction.

Dosage Modifications for Adverse Reactions

Dosage reductions of ELREXFIO are not recommended.

Dosage delays may be required to manage toxicities related to ELREXFIO [see section 4.4]. Recommendations on restarting ELREXFIO after a dose delay are provided in Table 2.

See Table 3 and Table 4 for recommended actions for adverse reactions of CRS and ICANS, respectively. See Table 5 for recommended actions for neurologic toxicity excluding ICANS and Table 6 for recommended actions for other adverse reactions following administration of ELREXFIO. Consider further management per current practice guidelines.

Management of CRS, Neurologic Toxicity Including ICANS

Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS)

Management recommendations for CRS are summarized in Table 3.

Identify CRS based on clinical presentation [see section 4.4]. Evaluate and treat other causes of fever, hypoxia, and hypotension.

If CRS is suspected, withhold ELREXFIO until CRS resolves. Manage CRS according to the recommendations in Table 3 and consider further management per current practice guidelines. Administer supportive therapy for CRS, which may include intensive care for severe or life-threatening CRS. Consider laboratory testing to monitor for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), hematology parameters, as well as pulmonary, cardiac, renal, and hepatic function.

Neurologic Toxicity Including ICANS

Management recommendations for ICANS and neurologic toxicity are summarized in Table 4 and Table 5.

At the first sign of neurologic toxicity, including ICANS, withhold ELREXFIO and consider neurology evaluation. Rule out other causes of neurologic symptoms. Provide supportive therapy, which may include intensive care, for severe or life‑threatening neurologic toxicities, including ICANS [see section 4.4]. Manage ICANS according to the recommendations in Table 4 and consider further management per current practice guidelines.

Special populations

Elderly

Of the 183 patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma treated with ELREXFIO in MagnetisMM-3 at the recommended dosage, 62% were 65 years of age or older, and 19% were 75 years of age or older. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed in patients 65-74 years of age compared to younger patients. Clinical studies did not include sufficient numbers of patients 75 years of age or older to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients.

Renal impairment

No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of elranatamab-bcmm were observed based on mild or moderate renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] by Modification of Diet in Renal Disease [MDRD] method: 30 to 89 mL/min) [see section 5.2].

Hepatic impairment

No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of elranatamab-bcmm were observed based on mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin 1 to ≤1.5 x ULN or any AST greater than ULN) [see section 5.2].

Paediatric population

The safety and effectiveness of ELREXFIO in pediatric patients have not been established.

Method of administration

ELREXFIO is intended for subcutaneous use by a healthcare provider only.

ELREXFIO should be administered by a healthcare provider with adequate medical personnel and appropriate medical equipment to manage severe reactions, including CRS and neurologic toxicity, including ICANS [see section 4.4].

For instructions on handling of the medicinal product before administration, [see section 6.6].

Cytokine release syndrome (CRS)

ELREXFIO can cause CRS, including life-threatening or fatal reactions [see section 4.8].

In the clinical trial, CRS occurred in 58% of patients who received ELREXFIO at the recommended dosing schedule [see section 4.2], with Grade 1 CRS in 44% of patients, Grade 2 CRS in 14% of patients, and Grade 3 CRS in 0.5% of patients. Recurrent CRS occurred in 13% of patients. Most patients experienced CRS after the first step-up dose (43%) or the second step-up dose (19%), with 7% of patients having CRS after the first treatment dose and 1.6% of patients after a subsequent dose. The median time to onset of CRS was 2 (range: 1 to 9) days after the most recent dose, with a median duration of 2 (range: 1 to 19) days.

Clinical signs and symptoms of CRS may include, but are not limited to, fever, hypoxia, chills, hypotension, tachycardia, headache, and elevated liver enzymes.

Initiate therapy according to the ELREXFIO step-up dosing schedule to reduce risk of CRS and monitor patients following administration of ELREXFIO accordingly [see section 4.2]. Administer pre-treatment medications prior to each dose in the step-up dosing schedule to reduce risk of CRS [see section 4.2].

Counsel patients to seek medical attention should signs or symptoms of CRS occur. At the first sign of CRS, evaluate patients immediately for hospitalization. Manage CRS according to the recommendations and consider further management per current practice guidelines. Withhold or permanently discontinue ELREXFIO based on severity [see section 4.2].

Neurologic Toxicity, Including Immune Effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS)

ELREXFIO can cause serious or life-threatening neurologic toxicity, including ICANS [see section 4.8].

In the clinical trial, neurologic toxicity occurred in 59% of patients who received ELREXFIO at the recommended dosing schedule [see section 4.2], with Grade 3 or 4 neurologic toxicity occurring in 7% of patients. Neurologic toxicities included headache (18%), encephalopathy (15%), motor dysfunction (13%), sensory neuropathy (13%), and Guillain-Barré Syndrome (0.5%).

In the clinical trial, ICANS occurred in 3.3% of patients who received ELREXFIO at the recommended dosing schedule [see section 4.2]. Most patients had ICANS after the first step-up dose (2.7%), 1 (0.5%) patient had ICANS after the second step-up dose and 1 (0.5%) patient had ICANS after subsequent dose(s). Recurrent ICANS occurred in 1.1% of patients. The median time to onset was 3 (range: 1 to 4) days after the most recent dose, with a median duration of 2 (range: 1 to 18) days. The most frequent clinical manifestations of ICANS included a depressed level of consciousness and Grade 1 or Grade 2 Immune Effector Cell-Associated Encephalopathy (ICE) scores. The onset of ICANS can be concurrent with CRS, following resolution of CRS, or in the absence of CRS.

Counsel patients to seek medical attention should signs or symptoms of neurologic toxicity occur. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of neurologic toxicities during treatment with ELREXFIO. At the first sign of neurologic toxicity, including ICANS, evaluate and treat patients immediately based on severity. Withhold or permanently discontinue ELREXFIO based on severity per recommendations [see section 4.2] and consider further management per current practice guidelines.

Due to the potential for neurologic toxicity including ICANS, patients receiving ELREXFIO are at risk of depressed level of consciousness. Advise patients not to drive or operate heavy or potentially dangerous machinery for 48 hours after completing each of the 2 step-up doses and the first treatment dose within the ELREXFIO step-up dosing schedule and in the event of new onset of any neurological toxicity symptoms until symptoms resolve [see section 4.2].

Infections

ELREXFIO can cause severe, life-threatening, or fatal infections. In the clinical trial, in patients who received ELREXFIO according to the recommended dosing schedule, serious infections, including opportunistic infections, occurred in 42% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 infections in 31%, and fatal infections in 7%. The most common serious infections reported (≥5%) were pneumonia and sepsis [see section 4.8].

Do not initiate treatment with ELREXFIO in patients with active infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection prior to and during treatment with ELREXFIO and treat appropriately. Withhold or permanently discontinue ELREXFIO based on severity [see section 4.2]. Administer prophylactic antimicrobial and anti-viral medications according to current practice guidelines. Consider treatment with subcutaneous or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) as appropriate.

Neutropenia

ELREXFIO can cause neutropenia and febrile neutropenia. In patients who received ELREXFIO at the recommended dose in the clinical trial, decreased neutrophils occurred in 62% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 decreased neutrophils in 51%. Febrile neutropenia occurred in 2.2% of patients [see section 4.8].

Monitor complete blood cell counts at baseline and periodically during treatment. Provide supportive care according to current practice guidelines. Monitor patients with neutropenia for signs of infection. Withhold ELREXFIO based on severity [see section 4.2].

Hepatotoxicity

ELREXFIO can cause hepatotoxicity. In the clinical trial, elevated ALT occurred in 36% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 ALT elevation occurring in 3.8%; elevated AST occurred in 40% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 AST elevation occurring in 6%. Grade 3 or 4 total bilirubin elevations occurred in 0.5% of patients [see section 4.8]. Liver enzyme elevation can occur with or without concurrent CRS.

Monitor liver enzymes and bilirubin at baseline and during treatment as clinically indicated. Withhold ELREXFIO or consider permanent discontinuation of ELREXFIO based on severity [see section 4.2].

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on its mechanism of action, ELREXFIO may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ELREXFIO and for 4 months after the last dose [see section 4.6].

Excipients

This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free.’

Cytokine release syndrome (CRS)

ELREXFIO can cause CRS, including life-threatening or fatal reactions [see section 4.8].

In the clinical trial, CRS occurred in 58% of patients who received ELREXFIO at the recommended dosing schedule [see section 4.2], with Grade 1 CRS in 44% of patients, Grade 2 CRS in 14% of patients, and Grade 3 CRS in 0.5% of patients. Recurrent CRS occurred in 13% of patients. Most patients experienced CRS after the first step-up dose (43%) or the second step-up dose (19%), with 7% of patients having CRS after the first treatment dose and 1.6% of patients after a subsequent dose. The median time to onset of CRS was 2 (range: 1 to 9) days after the most recent dose, with a median duration of 2 (range: 1 to 19) days.

Clinical signs and symptoms of CRS may include, but are not limited to, fever, hypoxia, chills, hypotension, tachycardia, headache, and elevated liver enzymes.

Initiate therapy according to the ELREXFIO step-up dosing schedule to reduce risk of CRS and monitor patients following administration of ELREXFIO accordingly [see section 4.2]. Administer pre-treatment medications prior to each dose in the step-up dosing schedule to reduce risk of CRS [see section 4.2].

Counsel patients to seek medical attention should signs or symptoms of CRS occur. At the first sign of CRS, evaluate patients immediately for hospitalization. Manage CRS according to the recommendations and consider further management per current practice guidelines. Withhold or permanently discontinue ELREXFIO based on severity [see section 4.2].

Neurologic Toxicity, Including Immune Effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS)

ELREXFIO can cause serious or life-threatening neurologic toxicity, including ICANS [see section 4.8].

In the clinical trial, neurologic toxicity occurred in 59% of patients who received ELREXFIO at the recommended dosing schedule [see section 4.2], with Grade 3 or 4 neurologic toxicity occurring in 7% of patients. Neurologic toxicities included headache (18%), encephalopathy (15%), motor dysfunction (13%), sensory neuropathy (13%), and Guillain-Barré Syndrome (0.5%).

In the clinical trial, ICANS occurred in 3.3% of patients who received ELREXFIO at the recommended dosing schedule [see section 4.2]. Most patients had ICANS after the first step-up dose (2.7%), 1 (0.5%) patient had ICANS after the second step-up dose and 1 (0.5%) patient had ICANS after subsequent dose(s). Recurrent ICANS occurred in 1.1% of patients. The median time to onset was 3 (range: 1 to 4) days after the most recent dose, with a median duration of 2 (range: 1 to 18) days. The most frequent clinical manifestations of ICANS included a depressed level of consciousness and Grade 1 or Grade 2 Immune Effector Cell-Associated Encephalopathy (ICE) scores. The onset of ICANS can be concurrent with CRS, following resolution of CRS, or in the absence of CRS.

Counsel patients to seek medical attention should signs or symptoms of neurologic toxicity occur. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of neurologic toxicities during treatment with ELREXFIO. At the first sign of neurologic toxicity, including ICANS, evaluate and treat patients immediately based on severity. Withhold or permanently discontinue ELREXFIO based on severity per recommendations [see section 4.2] and consider further management per current practice guidelines.

Due to the potential for neurologic toxicity including ICANS, patients receiving ELREXFIO are at risk of depressed level of consciousness. Advise patients not to drive or operate heavy or potentially dangerous machinery for 48 hours after completing each of the 2 step-up doses and the first treatment dose within the ELREXFIO step-up dosing schedule and in the event of new onset of any neurological toxicity symptoms until symptoms resolve [see section 4.2].

Infections

ELREXFIO can cause severe, life-threatening, or fatal infections. In the clinical trial, in patients who received ELREXFIO according to the recommended dosing schedule, serious infections, including opportunistic infections, occurred in 42% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 infections in 31%, and fatal infections in 7%. The most common serious infections reported (≥5%) were pneumonia and sepsis [see section 4.8].

Do not initiate treatment with ELREXFIO in patients with active infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection prior to and during treatment with ELREXFIO and treat appropriately. Withhold or permanently discontinue ELREXFIO based on severity [see section 4.2]. Administer prophylactic antimicrobial and anti-viral medications according to current practice guidelines. Consider treatment with subcutaneous or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) as appropriate.

Neutropenia

ELREXFIO can cause neutropenia and febrile neutropenia. In patients who received ELREXFIO at the recommended dose in the clinical trial, decreased neutrophils occurred in 62% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 decreased neutrophils in 51%. Febrile neutropenia occurred in 2.2% of patients [see section 4.8].

Monitor complete blood cell counts at baseline and periodically during treatment. Provide supportive care according to current practice guidelines. Monitor patients with neutropenia for signs of infection. Withhold ELREXFIO based on severity [see section 4.2].

Hepatotoxicity

ELREXFIO can cause hepatotoxicity. In the clinical trial, elevated ALT occurred in 36% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 ALT elevation occurring in 3.8%; elevated AST occurred in 40% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 AST elevation occurring in 6%. Grade 3 or 4 total bilirubin elevations occurred in 0.5% of patients [see section 4.8]. Liver enzyme elevation can occur with or without concurrent CRS.

Monitor liver enzymes and bilirubin at baseline and during treatment as clinically indicated. Withhold ELREXFIO or consider permanent discontinuation of ELREXFIO based on severity [see section 4.2].

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on its mechanism of action, ELREXFIO may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with ELREXFIO and for 4 months after the last dose [see section 4.6].

Excipients

This medicinal product contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free.’

Women of child-bearing potential/Contraception

ELREXFIO may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.

Pregnancy Testing

Verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating treatment with ELREXFIO.

Contraception

Females

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose of ELREXFIO.

Pregnancy

Risk Summary

Based on the mechanism of action, ELREXFIO may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see section 5.1]. There are no available data on the use of ELREXFIO in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug associated risk. No animal reproductive or developmental toxicity studies have been conducted with ELREXFIO. Elranatamab-bcmm causes T-cell activation and cytokine release; immune activation may compromise pregnancy maintenance. In addition, based on the finding of B-cell depletion in non-pregnant animals, elranatamab-bcmm can cause B-cell lymphocytopenia in infants exposed to elranatamab-bcmm in-utero. Human immunoglobulin (IgG) is known to cross the placenta after the first trimester of pregnancy; therefore, elranatamab-bcmm has the potential to be transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus. Advise women of the potential risk to the fetus.

ELREXFIO is associated with hypogammaglobulinemia, therefore, assessment of immunoglobulin levels in newborns of mothers treated with ELREXFIO should be considered.

Breast-feeding

Risk Summary

There are no data on the presence of elranatamab-bcmm in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Maternal IgG is known to be present in human milk.

Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in a breastfed child, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with ELREXFIO and for 4 months after the last dose.

Fertility

No animal studies have been performed to evaluate the effects of elranatamab-bcmm on fertility.

ELREXFIO has major influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Due to the potential for ICANS, patients receiving ELREXFIO are at risk of depressed level of consciousness [see section 4.8]. Patients should be instructed to refrain from driving or operating heavy or potential dangerous machinery during and for 48 hours after completing each of the 2 step-up doses within the ELREXFIO dosing schedule and in the event of new onset of neurologic toxicity until resolution of any neurological symptoms [see sections 4.2 and 4.4].

The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in labeling:

·       Cytokine Release Syndrome [see section 4.4].

·       Neurologic Toxicity, Including ICANS [see section 4.4].

·       Infections [see section 4.4].

·       Neutropenia [see section 4.4].

·       Hepatotoxicity [see section 4.4].

Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

MagnetisMM-3

The safety of ELREXFIO was evaluated in MagnetisMM-3 [see section 5.1]. The safety population described (n = 183) includes patients who received the recommended dosage regimen of 12 mg subcutaneously on Day 1, 32 mg on Day 4, and 76 mg once weekly starting on Day 8. Among patients who received ELREXFIO, 42% were exposed for 6 months or longer and 9% were exposed for one year or longer.

The median age of patients who received ELREXFIO was 68 years (range: 36 to 88 years); 48% were female; 61% were White, 10% were Hispanic/Latino, 9% were Asian, and 6% were Black or African American.

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 68% of patients who received ELREXFIO at the recommended dosing schedule. Serious adverse reactions in >2% of patients included pneumonia (25%), sepsis (13%), CRS (13%), upper respiratory tract infection (4.4%), acute kidney injury (3.8%), urinary tract infection (3.3%), COVID-19 (3.3%), encephalopathy (3.3%), pyrexia (2.2%), and febrile neutropenia (2.2%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 10% of patients including pneumonia (3.3%), sepsis (2.7%), acute respiratory distress syndrome (0.5%), cardio-respiratory arrest (0.5%), cardiogenic shock (0.5%), cardiopulmonary failure (0.5%), COVID-19 (0.5%), failure to thrive (0.5%), and pulmonary embolism (0.5%).

Permanent discontinuations of ELREXFIO due to an adverse reaction occurred in 17% of patients. Adverse reactions which resulted in permanent discontinuation of ELREXFIO in >2% of patients included septic shock (2.2%).

Dosage interruptions of ELREXFIO due to an adverse reaction occurred in 73% of patients. Adverse reactions which resulted in dose interruptions of ELREXFIO in >5% of patients included neutropenia, pneumonia, COVID-19, upper respiratory tract infection, thrombocytopenia, and anemia.

The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were CRS, fatigue, injection site reaction, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, musculoskeletal pain, pneumonia, decreased appetite, rash, cough, nausea, and pyrexia. The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥30%) were decreased lymphocytes, decreased neutrophils, decreased hemoglobin, decreased white blood cells, and decreased platelets.

Table 7 summarizes adverse reactions in MagnetisMM-3.

Clinically relevant adverse reactions in <10% of patients who received ELREXFIO included ICANS, febrile neutropenia, Guillain-Barré syndrome, abdominal pain, acute kidney injury, COVID-19, cardiac failure, congestion, and thrombosis.

Table 8 summarizes laboratory abnormalities in MagnetisMM-3.

Reporting of suspected adverse reactions

Reporting suspected adverse reactions after marketing authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions National Pharmacovigilance Centre (NPC).

To report side effects

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No participant reported an elranatamab overdose in the clinical trial program and the maximum tolerated dose of elranatamab has not been determined. In clinical studies, doses up to 76 mg QW have been administered.

Treatment

In the event of an overdose, the patient should be monitored for any signs or symptoms of adverse reactions and appropriate supportive treatment should be instituted immediately.

Mechanism of action

Elranatamab-bcmm is a bispecific B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-directed T-cell engaging antibody that binds BCMA on plasma cells, plasmablasts, and multiple myeloma cells and CD3 on T-cells leading to cytolysis of the BCMA‑expressing cells. Elranatamab-bcmm activated T-cells, caused proinflammatory cytokine release, and resulted in multiple myeloma cell lysis.

Cytokine Concentrations

Transient elevation of circulating cytokines IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, TNF-α, and IFN-γ was observed at dosage levels of 30 µg/kg (0.03 times the approved recommended dosage) and above. After administration of the approved recommended dosage of ELREXFIO, the highest elevation of cytokines was generally observed within 72 hours after first elranatamab‑bcmm dose at 12 mg on Day 1, and generally returned to baseline prior to the administration of the first full dose 76 mg on Day 8.

Immunogenicity

The observed incidence of anti-drug antibodies is highly dependent on the sensitivity and specificity of the assay. Differences in assay methods preclude meaningful comparisons of the incidence of anti-drug antibodies in the studies described below with the incidence of anti-drug antibodies in other studies, including those of elranatamab-bcmm or of other elranatamab products.

In the MagnetisMM-3 study, of the 168 participant who received recommended step-up and full dosage of ELREXFIO for up to 24 month and are evaluable for presence of ADA against elranatamab-bcmm, 8.9% (15/168) of patients tested positive for anti-elranatamab-bcmm-antibodies. Among the 15 patients who tested positive for ADAs, 60% (9/15) tested positive for neutralizing antibodies against elranatamab-bcmm. The effect of these antibodies on the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety, and/or effectiveness of ELREXFIO products is unknown.

Clinical efficacy and safety

Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

The efficacy of ELREXFIO monotherapy was evaluated in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma in an open-label, single arm, multi-center study (MagnetisMM-3, NCT04649359). The study included patients who were refractory to at least one proteasome inhibitor (PI), one immunomodulatory agent (IMiD), and one anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody. MagnetisMM-3 included 123 patients naïve to prior BCMA-directed therapy (pivotal Cohort A) and 64 patients with prior BCMA-directed antibody drug conjugate (ADC) or chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T‑cell therapy (supportive Cohort B). Patients had measurable disease by International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria at enrollment. The study included patients with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score of ≤2, adequate baseline bone marrow (absolute neutrophil count ≥1.0 x 10⁹/L, platelet count ≥25 x 10⁹/L, hemoglobin level ≥8 g/dL), renal (CrCL ≥ 30 mL/min), and hepatic (AST and ALT ≤2.5 x ULN, total bilirubin ≤2 x ULN) function, and left‑ventricular ejection fraction ≥40%. Patients with a stem cell transplant within 12 weeks prior to enrollment and active infections were excluded from the study.

Eligible patients received subcutaneous administration of ELREXFIO at step-up doses of 12 mg on Day 1 and 32 mg on Day 4 of treatment, followed by the first treatment dose of ELREXFIO (76 mg) on Day 8 of treatment. Thereafter, patients received 76 mg once weekly. After 24 weeks, in patients who achieved an IMWG response category of partial response or better with responses persisting for at least 2 months, the dose interval was changed from every week to every 2 weeks.

The 123 patients enrolled in pivotal Cohort A had received a median of 5 prior lines of therapy (range: 2 to 22). Ninety‑seven patients who were not exposed to prior BCMA‑directed therapy and received at least four prior lines of therapy comprised the efficacy population. Among the 97 patients in the efficacy population, the median age was 69 (range: 46 to 89) years with 18.6% of patients ≥75 years of age. Forty percent were female; 59.8% were White, 13.4% were Asian, 7.2% were Hispanic/Latino, 5.2% were Black or African American. Disease stage (R-ISS) at study entry was 20.6% in Stage I, 53.6% in Stage II, and 17.5% in Stage III. The median time since initial diagnosis of multiple myeloma to enrollment was 79.6 (range: 16 to 228) months. 96.9% were triple-class refractory, and 94.8% were refractory to their last line of therapy. 69.1% received prior autologous stem cell transplantation, and 7.2% received prior allogenic stem cell transplantation. High-risk cytogenetics [t(4;14), t(14;16), or del(17p)] were present in 22.7% of patients. 34.0% of patients had extramedullary disease at baseline by BICR.

Efficacy was based on response rate and duration of response (DOR), as assessed by BICR based on IMWG criteria. Efficacy results from BCMA-directed therapy naïve patients are shown in Table 9.

The median (range) time to first response (TTR) was 1.22 (0.9 to 6.5) months. With a median follow-up of 11.1 months (95% CI: 10.6, 12.0) among responders, the DOR rate at 6 months was 90.4% (95% CI: 78.4%, 95.9%) and at 9 months was 82.3% (95% CI: 67.1%, 90.9%).

Among the 64 patients enrolled in Cohort B who previously received a PI, an IMiD, an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, and a BCMA-directed therapy, 63 patients received at least four prior lines of therapy. Patients had received a median of 8 prior lines of therapy (range: 4 to 19); 73% and 32% received prior BCMA-directed ADC and CAR T‑cell therapy, respectively. 

Confirmed ORR by BICR was 33.3% (95% CI: 22.0, 46.3). After a median (95% CI) follow-up of 10.2 (9.9, 11.0) months among responders, median DOR was not reached (95% CI: NE, NE) and the DOR rate at 9 months was 84.3% (95% CI: 58.7, 94.7).

Pharmacokinetic parameters are presented as geometric mean (coefficient of variation [CV]%) and are based upon subcutaneously administered unless otherwise specified.

Elranatamab-bcmm exhibits dose proportional pharmacokinetics over dose range from 6 to 76 mg (0.079 to 1 times the approved recommended dosage). Elranatamab-bcmm maximum concentration [33.6 mcg/mL (48%)] is achieved at the end of weekly dosing regimen (i.e., at week 24 of 76 mg weekly dosing). Pharmacokinetic exposures are summarized for the recommended dosage of ELREXFIO in Table 10.

Table 10.   Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Elranatamab-bcmm in Subjects with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Absorption

The mean bioavailability of elranatamab-bcmm was 56.2% when administered subcutaneously. The median (min, max) T_max after elranatamab SC administration was 7 (3 to 7) days.

Distribution

The steady state volume of distribution of elranatamab-bcmm was 7.76 L (33%).

Elimination

The half-life of elranatamab-bcmm is 22 (64%) days at the 76 mg dosage, with clearance of 0.324 L/day (100%) following 24 weeks dosing.

Metabolism

Elranatamab-bcmm is expected to be metabolized into small peptides by catabolic pathways.

Specific Populations

No clinically significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of elranatamab-bcmm were observed based on age (36 to 89 years), sex, race (White, Asian, or Black), body weight (37 to 160 kg), mild or moderate renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] by Modification of Diet in Renal Disease [MDRD] method: 30 to 89 mL/min), or mild hepatic impairment (total bilirubin 1 to ≤1.5 x ULN or any AST greater than ULN).

The effects of severe renal impairment (eGFR 15 to 29 mL/min), end-stage renal disease (eGFR <15 mL/min), or moderate to severe hepatic impairment (total bilirubin >1.5 times ULN and any AST) on the PK of elranatamab-bcmm are unknown.

No carcinogenicity or genotoxicity studies have been conducted with elranatamab-bcmm.

No animal studies have been performed to evaluate the effects of elranatamab-bcmm on fertility.

edetate disodium dihydrate (0.05 mg)

histidine (1.12 mg)

L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (2.67 mg)

polysorbate 80 (0.2 mg)

sucrose (85 mg)

Water for Injection

In the absence of compatibility studies, this medicinal product must not be mixed with other medicinal products.

Store refrigerated at 2 °C to 8 °C in the original carton until time of use to protect from light.

Do not freeze or shake the vial or carton.

For storage conditions after first opening of the medicinal product, [see section 6.3].

ELREXFIO (elranatamab-bcmm) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, clear to slightly opalescent, and colorless to pale brown liquid solution supplied as follows:

• One 76 mg/1.9 mL (40 mg/mL) single-dose vial in a carton.
• One 44 mg/1.1 mL (40 mg/mL) single-dose vial in a carton.

ELREXFIO is supplied in a single-dose glass vial sealed with a rubber stopper (not made of natural rubber latex) and an aluminum seal with a flip-off cap.

Preparation and Administration Instructions

ELREXFIO 76 mg/1.9 mL (40 mg/mL) vial and 44 mg/1.1 mL (40 mg/mL) vial are supplied as ready-to-use solution that do not need dilution prior to administration.

ELREXFIO is a clear to slightly opalescent, and colorless to pale brown liquid solution. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Do not administer if solution is discolored or contains particulate matter.

Use aseptic technique to prepare and administer ELREXFIO.

Preparation

ELREXFIO vials are for one-time use in a single patient and do not contain any preservatives.

Prepare ELREXFIO following the instructions below (see Table 11) depending on the required dose. Use a 44 mg/1.1 mL (40 mg/mL) single-dose vial for step-up dose 1 or step-up dose 2.

Table 11.          Injection Volumes

Remove the appropriate strength ELREXFIO vial from refrigerated storage [2 °C to 8 °C]. Once removed from refrigerated storage, equilibrate ELREXFIO to ambient temperature [15 °C to 30 °C]. Do not warm ELREXFIO in any other way.

Withdraw the required injection volume of ELREXFIO from the vial into an appropriately sized syringe with stainless steel injection needles (30G or wider) and polypropylene or polycarbonate syringe material. Discard unused portion.

Administration

Inject the required volume of ELREXFIO into the subcutaneous tissue of the abdomen (preferred injection site). Alternatively, ELREXFIO may be injected into the subcutaneous tissue at other sites (e.g., thigh).

Do not inject into tattoos or scars or areas where the skin is red, bruised, tender, hard or not intact.