TEL AVIV & PARSIPPANY, NJ & INCHEON, דרום קוריאה, 4 במאי 2020 - טבע ארה"ב פרמצבטיקה בע"מ, חברה בת של טבע תעשיות פרמצבטיות בע"מ (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) ו- Celltrion Healthcare, Co., Ltdת(KRX KOSDAQ:091990) הודיעו היום כי (TRUXIMA® (rituximab-abbs בהזרקה, זמינה כעת בארצות הברית לטיפול ב:
- דלקת מפרקים שגרונית (RA) בשילוב methotrexate בקרב מטופלים בוגרים הסובלים מ- RA בינוני-עד קשה, שיש להם תגובה לא מספקת לטיפול אחד או יותר מסוג TNF אנטגוניסט.
- גרנולומטוזיס עם פוליאנגיטיס (GPA) (גרנולומטוזיס של ווגנר) ופוליאנגיטיס מיקרוסקופית (MPA) בקרב חולים מבוגרים בשילוב עם גלוקוקורטיקואידים.
TRUXIMA היא תרופת הביוסימילר היחידה למוצר הייחוס (Rituxan® (rituximab הזמינה לטיפול בדלקת מפרקים שגרונית בארצות הברית. ראו מידע בטיחות חשוב להלן, כולל אזהרת אריזה בנוגע לתגובות לטיפול העלולות להיות קטלניות, תגובות ריריות, הפעלת נגיף הפטיטיס B ו- ReactiveMultifocalleukoencephalopathy.
"אנו גאים להנגיש את TRUXIMA לחולים ולנותני שירותי בריאות כאפשרות טיפולית להתוויות אלה, במיוחד מכיוון שמדובר במוצר הביוסימילר היחיד מסוג rituximab המותווה לדלקת מפרקים שגרונית," אמר ברנדן או'גריידי, סמנכ"ל בכיר, חטיבה מסחרית צפון אמריקה, טבע. "לאחר השקתו של תרופות הביוסימילר האחרות שלנו בתחילת השנה, אנו ממשיכים להתמקד במחויבותנו להפחתת עלויות הבריאות ולהגדלת התחרות במחירים באמצעות הזמינות של תרופות ביוסימילריות."
סלטריון וטבע תעשיות פרמצבטיות בע"מ נכנסו לשותפות בלעדית באוקטובר 2016 במטרה למסחר את TRUXIMA בארה"ב ובקנדה. במאי 2019 אושרה TRUXIMA על ידי מנהל המזון והתרופות האמריקני (FDA) כדי להתאים לכל התוויות האונקולוגיות של מוצר הייחוס המתוארות להלן.
"אנו שמחים שמטופלים בארצות הברית יכולים לקבל גישה ל- TRUXIMA הודות להתוויות חדשות אלה," אמר מר היונג-קים, סגן יו"ר חברת סלטריון. "אנו מאמינים כי המשך השימוש במוצרים ביוסימילרים בשוק האמריקאי יתרום למתן מענה לצרכים הלא מסופקים לחולים ולנותני שירותי בריאות."
מוקדם יותר השנה העניקו המרכזים לשירותי רפואה ושירותים רפואיים (CMS) מעמד מעבר ל- TRUXIMA במסגרת האשפוז בבתי החולים. עלות הרכישה הסיטונית (WAC או "מחיר מחירון") עבור TRUXIMA תהיה נמוכה בעשרה אחוזים ממוצר הייחוס. TRUXIMA הופכת לזמינה באמצעות סיטונאים ראשוניים במחיר WAC של 845.55 דולר עבור בקבוקון 100 מ"ג ו- 4227.75 דולר עבור בקבוקון 500 מ"ג. העלויות בפועל לחולים ולספקים פרטיים עבור TRUXIMA צפויות להיות נמוכות מ- WAC מכיוון ש- WAC אינו כולל הנחות נוספות והחזרים שעשויים לחול. החיסכון בעלות עבור המטופל עשוי למבטח של המטופל וזכאות להשתתפות בתוכנית הסיוע.
שירותי תמיכה ייעודיים לחולים זמינים גם מטבע באמצעות התוכנית המקיפה להחזרת הוצאות באונקולוגיה (CORE . (CORE זמינה כדי לעזור לחולים זכאים, מטפלים ואנשי מקצוע בתחום הבריאות לנווט בתהליך ההחזר. CORE מציעה מגוון שירותים, כולל אימות הטבות וקביעת הכיסוי, תמיכה באישור מראש, סיוע בהנחיות הכיסוי ותמיכה בתהליך התביעות והערעורים. תכנית חיסכון זמינה גם עבור חולים מבוטחים מסחריים זכאים. למידע נוסף בקרו באתר TevaCORE.com.
Please see the Important Safety Information below including the Boxed Warning regarding fatal infusion-related reactions, severe mucocutaneous reactions, hepatitis B virus reactivation and progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. For more information, please see the full prescribing information.
Indications
TRUXIMA (rituximab-abbs) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with:
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL)
- Relapsed or refractory, low-grade or follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL as a single agent
- Previously untreated follicular, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL in combination with first-line chemotherapy and, in patients achieving a complete or partial response to a rituximab product in combination with chemotherapy, as single-agent maintenance therapy
- Non-progressing (including stable disease), low-grade, CD20-positive, B-cell NHL as a single agent after first-line cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone (CVP) chemotherapy
- Previously untreated diffuse large B-cell, CD20-positive NHL in combination with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (CHOP) or other anthracycline-based chemotherapy regimens
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- In combination with fludarabine and cyclophosphamide (FC), for the treatment of adult patients with previously untreated and previously treated CD20-positive CLL
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- In combination with methotrexate, for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active RA who have had an inadequate response to one or more tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonist therapies
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) (Wegener’s Granulomatosis) and Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
- In combination with glucocorticoids, for the treatment of adult patients with GPA and MPA
Important Safety Information
WARNING: FATAL INFUSION-RELATED REACTIONS, SEVERE MUCOCUTANEOUS REACTIONS, HEPATITIS B VIRUS REACTIVATION and PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY Infusion-Related Reactions: Administration of rituximab products, including TRUXIMA, can result in serious, including fatal, infusion-related reactions. Deaths within 24 hours of rituximab infusion have occurred. Approximately 80% of fatal infusion-related reactions occurred in association with the first infusion. Monitor patients closely. Discontinue TRUXIMA infusion for severe reactions and provide medical treatment for Grade 3 or 4 infusion-related reactions SevereMucocutaneous Reactions: Severe, including fatal, mucocutaneous reactions can occur in patients receiving rituximab products Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Reactivation: HBV reactivation can occur in patients treated with rituximab products, in some cases resulting in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death. Screen all patients for HBV infection before treatment initiation, and monitor patients during and after treatment with TRUXIMA. Discontinue TRUXIMA and concomitant medications in the event of HBV reactivation ProgressiveMultifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML), including fatal PML, can occur in patients receiving rituximab products |
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Infusion-Related Reactions - Rituximab products can cause severe, including fatal, infusion-related reactions. Severe reactions typically occurred during the first infusion with time to onset of 30-120 minutes. Rituximab product-induced infusion-related reactions and sequelae include urticaria, hypotension, angioedema, hypoxia, bronchospasm, pulmonary infiltrates, acute respiratory distress syndrome, myocardial infarction, ventricular fibrillation, cardiogenic shock, anaphylactoid events, or death
Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. For RA, GPA, and MPA patients, methylprednisolone 100 mg intravenously or its equivalent is recommended 30 minutes prior to each infusion. Institute medical management (e.g. glucocorticoids, epinephrine, bronchodilators, or oxygen) for infusion-related reactions as needed. Depending on the severity of the infusion-related reaction and the required interventions, temporarily or permanently discontinue TRUXIMA. Resume infusion at a minimum 50% reduction in rate after symptoms have resolved. Closely monitor the following patients: those with pre-existing cardiac or pulmonary conditions, those who experienced prior cardiopulmonary adverse reactions, and those with high numbers of circulating malignant cells (³25,000/mm3)
Severe Mucocutaneous Reactions- Mucocutaneous reactions, some with fatal outcome, can occur in patients treated with rituximab products. These reactions include paraneoplastic pemphigus, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, lichenoid dermatitis, vesiculobullous dermatitis, and toxic epidermal necrolysis. The onset of these reactions has been variable and includes reports with onset on the first day of rituximab exposure. Discontinue TRUXIMA in patients who experience a severe mucocutaneous reaction. The safety of re-administration of rituximab products to patients with severe mucocutaneous reactions has not been determined
Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation - Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation, in some cases resulting in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure and death, can occur in patients treated with drugs classified as CD20-directed cytolytic antibodies, including rituximab products. Cases have been reported in patients who are hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive and also in patients who are HBsAg negative but are hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) positive. Reactivation also has occurred in patients who appear to have resolved hepatitis B infection (i.e., HBsAg negative, anti-HBc positive and hepatitis B surface antibody [anti-HBs] positive)
HBV reactivation is defined as an abrupt increase in HBV replication manifesting as a rapid increase in serum HBV DNA levels or detection of HBsAg in a person who was previously HBsAg negative and anti-HBc positive. Reactivation of HBV replication is often followed by hepatitis, i.e., increase in transaminase levels. In severe cases increase in bilirubin levels, liver failure, and death can occur
Screen all patients for HBV infection by measuring HBsAg and anti-HBc before initiating treatment with TRUXIMA. For patients who show evidence of prior hepatitis B infection (HBsAg positive [regardless of antibody status] or HBsAg negative but anti-HBc positive), consult with physicians with expertise in managing hepatitis B regarding monitoring and consideration for HBV antiviral therapy before and/or during TRUXIMA treatment
Monitor patients with evidence of current or prior HBV infection for clinical and laboratory signs of hepatitis or HBV reactivation during and for several months following TRUXIMA therapy. HBV reactivation has been reported up to 24 months following completion of rituximab therapy
In patients who develop reactivation of HBV while on TRUXIMA, immediately discontinue TRUXIMA and any concomitant chemotherapy, and institute appropriate treatment. Insufficient data exist regarding the safety of resuming TRUXIMA treatment in patients who develop HBV reactivation. Resumption of TRUXIMA treatment in patients whose HBV reactivation resolves should be discussed with physicians with expertise in managing HBV
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)- JC virus infection resulting in PML and death can occur in rituximab product-treated patients with hematologic malignancies. The majority of patients with hematologic malignancies diagnosed with PML received rituximab in combination with chemotherapy or as part of a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Most cases of PML were diagnosed within 12 months of their last infusion of rituximab
Consider the diagnosis of PML in any patient presenting with new-onset neurologic manifestations. Evaluation of PML includes, but is not limited to, consultation with a neurologist, brain MRI, and lumbar puncture
Discontinue TRUXIMA and consider discontinuation or reduction of any concomitant chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy in patients who develop PML
Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) - Acute renal failure, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hyperuricemia, or hyperphosphatemia from tumor lysis, sometimes fatal, can occur within 12-24 hours after the first infusion of rituximab products in patients with NHL. A high number of circulating malignant cells ( ³25,000/mm3) or high tumor burden, confers a greater risk of TLS
Administer aggressive intravenous hydration and anti-hyperuricemic therapy in patients at high risk for TLS. Correct electrolyte abnormalities, monitor renal function and fluid balance, and administer supportive care, including dialysis as indicated
Infections - Serious, including fatal, bacterial, fungal, and new or reactivated viral infections can occur during and following the completion of rituximab product-based therapy. Infections have been reported in some patients with prolonged hypogammaglobulinemia (defined as hypogammaglobulinemia >11 months after rituximab exposure). New or reactivated viral infections included cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, parvovirus B19, varicella zoster virus, West Nile virus, and hepatitis B and C. Discontinue TRUXIMA for serious infections and institute appropriate anti-infective therapy. TRUXIMA is not recommended for use in patients with severe, active infections
Cardiovascular Adverse Reactions- Cardiac adverse reactions, including ventricular fibrillation, myocardial infarction, and cardiogenic shock may occur in patients receiving rituximab products. Discontinue infusions for serious or life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Perform cardiac monitoring during and after all infusions of TRUXIMA for patients who develop clinically significant arrhythmias, or who have a history of arrhythmia or angina
Renal Toxicity - Severe, including fatal, renal toxicity can occur after rituximab product administration in patients with NHL. Renal toxicity has occurred in patients who experience tumor lysis syndrome and in patients with NHL administered concomitant cisplatin therapy during clinical trials. The combination of cisplatin and TRUXIMA is not an approved treatment regimen. Monitor closely for signs of renal failure and discontinue TRUXIMA in patients with a rising serum creatinine or oliguria
Bowel Obstruction and Perforation - Abdominal pain, bowel obstruction and perforation, in some cases leading to death, can occur in patients receiving rituximab in combination with chemotherapy. In postmarketing reports, the mean time to documented gastrointestinal perforation was 6 (range 1-77) days in patients with NHL. Evaluate if symptoms of obstruction such as abdominal pain or repeated vomiting occur
Immunization - The safety of immunization with live viral vaccines following rituximab product therapy has not been studied and vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended before or during treatment
Prior to initiating TRUXIMA physicians should ensure patients’ vaccinations and immunizations are up-to-date with guidelines. Administration of any non-live vaccines should occur at least 4 weeks prior to a course of TRUXIMA
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity - Based on human data, rituximab products can cause fetal harm due to B-cell lymphocytopenia in infants exposed to rituximab in-utero. Advise pregnant women of the risk to a fetus. Females of childbearing potential should use effective contraception while receiving TRUXIMA and for 12 months following the last dose of TRUXIMA
Concomitant Use With Other Biologic Agents and DMARDS Other Than Methotrexate
Observe patients closely for signs of infection if biologic agents and/or DMARDs are used concomitantly as limited safety data is available.
Use of concomitant immunosuppressants other than corticosteroids has not been studied in GPA or MPA patients exhibiting peripheral B-cell depletion following treatment with rituximab products
Use in RA Patients Who Have Not Had Prior Inadequate Response to TNF Antagonists
TRUXIMA should only be used in patients who have had a prior inadequate response to one or more TNF antagonist
Most common adverse reactions in clinical trials of NHL (³25%) were: infusion-related reactions, fever, lymphopenia, chills, infection, and asthenia
Most common adverse reactions in clinical trials of CLL (³25%) were: infusion-related reactions and neutropenia
Most common adverse reactions in clinical trials of RA (³10%) were: upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infection, and bronchitis (other important adverse reactions include infusion-related reactions, serious infections, and cardiovascular events)
Most common adverse reactions in clinical trials of GPA and MPA (³15%) were: infections, nausea, diarrhea, headache, muscle spasms, anemia, peripheral edema, and infusion-related reactions
Nursing Mothers- There are no data on the presence of rituximab in human milk, the effect on the breastfed child, or the effect on milk production. Since many drugs including antibodies are present in human milk, advise a lactating woman not to breastfeed during treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose of TRUXIMA due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants
About TRUXIMA®
TRUXIMA (rituximab-abbs) is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved biosimilar to RITUXAN® (rituximab) for the treatment of: adult patients with CD20-positive, B-cell NHL to be used as a single agent or in combination with chemotherapy or CLL in combination with fludarabine and cyclophosphamide (FC); for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in combination with methotrexate in adult patients with moderately-to severely-active RA who have inadequate response to one or more TNF antagonist therapies; and granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) (Wegener’s Granulomatosis) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) in adult patients in combination with glucocorticoids
TRUXIMA has the same mechanism of action as Rituxan and has demonstrated biosimilarity to Rituxan through a totality of evidence.
About Celltrion Healthcare, Co. Ltd.
Celltrion Healthcare conducts the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution of biological medicines developed by Celltrion, Inc. through an extensive global network that spans more than 120 different countries. Celltrion Healthcare’s products are manufactured at state-of-the-art mammalian cell culture facilities, designed and built to comply with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cGMP guidelines and the EU GMP guidelines.
אודות טבע
טבע תעשיות פרמצבטיות בע"מ (NYSE & TASE: TEVA) מפתחת ומייצרת תרופות לשיפור חייהם של אנשים מזה למעלה ממאה שנה. אנו מובילים גלובליים בגנריקה ובתרופות ייחודיות, עם פורטפוליו הכולל יותר מ- 2,400 מוצרים בכמעט כל תחום טיפולי. בכל יום, קרוב ל-200 מיליון אנשים ברחבי העולם נוטלים תרופה של טבע, הודות לאחת ממערכות התפעול הגדולות והמורכבות בתעשייה הפרמצבטית. נוסף על מעמדנו המבוסס בגנריקה, יש לנו פעילות מחקר חדשני משמעותית התומכת בפורטפוליו המוצרים הייחודיים והביופרמצבטיים הגדל שלנו. למידע נוסף על החברה, בקרו באתר www.Teva.co.il