Sarclisa approved in Japan for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
Olivier Nataf, Global Head, Oncology mentioned, “In recent years, new multiple myeloma cases have increased steadily in Japan and other Asian-Pacific nations, creating a need for new treatment approaches, particularly in the front-line setting. While Sarclisa-based combinations have been approved for relapsed or refractory patients in Japan, this approval represents the first indication for certain newly diagnosed patients. We are pleased to offer physicians an important new option for their patients earlier in the treatment journey, building upon our continued commitment to advancing innovative oncology treatments in difficult-to-treat hematologic malignancies around the world.”
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