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CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion for Yescarta in ≥4L FL; Yescarta in 2L DLBCL Absent from April’s CHMP Meeting

On Friday, April 22, the CHMP meeting highlights were released following Tuesday’s CHMP agenda. Of note, the CHMP adopted a positive opinion for Yescarta (Gilead / Kite’s CD19 CAR-T) in ≥4L r/r FL. Additionally, Yescarta’s Type II variation for 2L DLBCL was absent from April’s CHMP meeting. Below, the Celltelligence team provides thoughts on Yescarta’s positive opinion in r/r FL, while providing updated EU timelines for Yescarta in 2L DLBCL.

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Could Yescarta in r/r FL Receive a CHMP Positive Opinion This Week?

On Tuesday, April 19, the CHMP agenda for April was released. Of note, Yescarta in r/r FL after three or more lines of systemic therapy has been listed as for adoption under ‘Type II variations – variation of therapeutic indication’.

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Gilead’s Oncology Deep Dive 2022: Celltelligence Analysis – Part 1

On Thursday, April 14, Gilead / Kite held their Oncology Deep Dive event, highlighting their differentiated pipeline, with key updates to their cell therapy platforms, including several new clinical trials (Presentation). Below, Celltelligence provides insights on Gilead / Kite’s expansion of Yescarta and Tecartus (CD19 CAR-Ts) into earlier lines of therapy / additional indications.

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Yescarta and Kymriah Product Attributes; Early Results from Gracell’s GC502 Ph1 Study in r/r B-ALL; Legend’s LB1901 Ph1 Study Design in r/r TCL; AACR 2022 Analysis 3

AACR 2022 Analysis 3: Several clinical updates were presented by Gilead, Novartis, Gracell, and Legend. Below, Celltelligence provides insights and context for each presentation. The following topics are covered below:

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Thoughts on Yescarta’s FDA Approval in 2L LBCL

On Friday, April 1, Gilead (Kite) announced (press release) that the FDA has approved Yescarta (CD19 CAR-T) in 2L LBCL. Of note, Yescarta is now approved for adult patients with LBCL that are refractory or have relapsed within 12 months of 1L chemoimmunotherapy, independent of their eligibility for ASCT. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how Yescarta could become the CAR-T of choice for 2L LBCL while discussing Gilead’s (Kite) potential strategy to increase patient referrals for Yescarta over ASCT.

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Yescarta Becomes the First Approved CAR-T for 2L LBCL in the US

On Friday, April 1, Gilead (Kite) announced (press release) that the FDA approved Yescarta (CD19 CAR-T) in 2L LBCL based on results from the Ph3 ZUMA-7 trial. Of note, Yescarta has become the first CD19 CAR-T to move into an earlier line of therapy for LBCL. The Celltelligence team will be conducting a full thoughts-on analysis and label review in the coming days.   

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Yescarta Absent From February’s CHMP Highlights

On Friday, February 25, the CHMP meeting highlights were released following Monday’s CHMP agenda. Of note, Yescarta (Gilead / Kite’s CD19 CAR-T) was absent from the CHMP highlights. Below, Celltelligence provides thoughts on Yescarta’s absence from the CHMP highlights, while providing updated EU timelines:

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Could Yescarta Receive a CHMP Positive Opinion for ≥4L FL This Week? Yescarta’s Evaluation for 2L DLBCL Listed in February’s CHMP Agenda

On Monday, February 21, the CHMP agenda for February was released. Of note, Yescarta’s (Gilead /Kite’s CD19 CAR-T) Type II Variations in ≥4L FL and 2L DLBCL are listed under ‘Type II Variations – Opinions or Requests for Supplementary Information’. No other cell therapy-related updates were observed. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on the potential EU approval timeline for Yescarta in ≥4L FL.

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Yescarta’s Sales Grow; Gilead Prepares for Increased Manufacturing Demands; Tecartus’s EU Approval in R/R Adult ALL Faces Delays; Gilead’s Q4 2021 Earnings Call Summary

On Tuesday, February 1, Gilead held their Q4 2021 earnings call (press release / presentation) highlighting an increase in revenue for their cell therapy franchise and Yescarta’s anticipated approval in 2L r/r LBCL. Furthermore, management highlighted Tecartus’s (CD19 CAR-T) Type II variation in the EU for r/r adult ALL. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how Gilead’s manufacturing strategy could position the company for success, while discussing likely US and EU approvals for Yescarta in 2L LBCL.

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FDA Approves an Updated Label for Yescarta to Include Prophylactic Corticosteroids Use

On Monday, January 31, Gilead (Kite) announced (press release) that the FDA has approved Yescarta’s (CD19 CAR-T) updated prescribing information to include the use of prophylactic corticosteroids across all approved indications. Of note, the label update is based on results from Cohort 6 of the Ph1/2 ZUMA-1 trial in r/r DLBCL. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on Yescarta’s updated US label, while discussing how it could facilitate Yescarta’s administration in the outpatient setting.

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