DARZALEX® (daratumumab) SC-based regimen receives positive CHMP opinion for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, regardless of transplant eligibility

“It is increasingly evident that to continue optimising outcomes in multiple myeloma, we must intervene early with the most effective therapies first,” said Edmond Chan, MBChB, M.D. (Res), EMEA Therapeutic Area Lead Haematology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. “Today’s positive recommendation, based on the CEPHEUS study, brings us closer to offering daratumumab-VRd as a treatment option for patients with NDMM, regardless of transplant eligibility. Together, with results from the PERSEUS study, this demonstrates the potential of daratumumab-based regimens as a foundational frontline therapy for all patient types.”
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