Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin) combinations approved in Canada for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma
“The approval of Blenrep in Canada represents an advancement for patients with multiple myeloma, a challenging condition marked by repeated cycles of remission and relapse,” said Michelle Horn, Country Medical Head, GSK Canada. “As the only BCMA-targeted antibody-drug conjugate, Blenrep has been shown to extend survival and remission, supported by data from the DREAMM-7 and DREAMM-8 phase III clinical trials. This approval marks a milestone in offering a treatment option that holds the promise to transform the therapeutic approach for patients facing their first or subsequent relapses.”
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