IDEAYA Biosciences and Hengrui Pharma Present Positive Phase 1 Data for IDE849 (SHR-4849), a Potential First-in-Class DLL3 TOP1 ADC, in Small Cell Lung Cancer at the IASLC 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer

On September 7, 2025 IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDYA), a leading precision medicine oncology company, and Hengrui Pharma, a global pharmaceutical company focused on scientific and technological innovation, reported initial data from Hengrui’s Phase 1 clinical trial of IDE849 (SHR-4849), a potential first-in-class delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeting Topoisomerase-1 (TOP1) antibody drug conjugate (ADC), in an oral presentation today at the IASLC 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Barcelona, Spain (Press release, Ideaya Biosciences, SEP 7, 2025, View Source [SID1234655803]). The presentation included data from a total of 100 patients who received IDE849 at doses between 0.8 mg/kg to 4.2 mg/kg with a once every 3-week dosing interval.

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"We believe the ORR, median PFS, and overall safety data presented at WCLC 2025 in over 70 efficacy evaluable SCLC patients provides a potential best-in-class DLL3 TOP1 ADC profile," said Yujiro S. Hata, President and Chief Executive Officer, IDEAYA Biosciences. "We look forward to advancing the global clinical development of IDE849 in SCLC, NETs, and additional DLL3 upregulated solid tumors, as both a potential first-in-class and best-in-class DLL3 TOP1 ADC to address areas of high unmet medical need in cancer."

Data in the presentation were as of a cut-off date of June 20, 2025, and included 87 patients with small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) and 13 patients with other neuroendocrine carcinomas (NEC). All patients had progressed after front-line therapy, with 33% having progressed after two prior lines and 15% after three or more prior lines of therapy. Of the 87 SCLC patients enrolled, 72.4% (63/87) had received prior immunotherapy. A total of 71 patients with refractory SCLC (2L+) were evaluated for initial efficacy at doses of 2.4 mg/kg (n=19), 3.0 mg/kg (n=18) and 3.5 mg/kg (n=31) in the expansion phase of the trial. Patients in the 4.2 mg/kg cohort (n=3) of the dose escalation phase were also included in the analysis. All efficacy-evaluable patients had received at least one post-baseline tumor assessment per RECIST v1.1.

Key data highlights from the presentation

Efficacy (n=71 evaluable SCLC patients treated with IDE849)

IDE849 Dose Level

2.4 mg/kg

Total (≥2.4 mg/kg)

Treatment setting
(# patients)

2L
(n=10)

All-lines
(n=19)

2L
(n=35)

All-lines
(n=71)

ORR (%, n)

80.0% (8/10)

73.7% (14/19)

77.1% (27/35)

73.2% (52/71)

Confirmed ORR (%, n)

70.0% (7/10)

57.9% (11/19)

60.0% (21/35)

47.9% (34/71)

Pending confirmation

—

5.3% (1/19)

11.4% (4/35)

14.1% (10/71)

DCR

100% (10/10)

94.7% (18/19)

97.1% (34/35)

93.0% (66/71)

Robust overall response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR) were consistently observed across all expansion doses evaluated and in patients across all lines of therapy, with a modest reduction in ORR/DCR observed in later-line patients, consistent with their more advanced stage of disease.

14.1% (10/71) of patients across all doses >2.4 mg/kg are still pending confirmation, as well as multiple patients who have had limited follow-up (e.g. one post-baseline scan) highlighting the study has not yet achieved a fully mature confirmed ORR%.

In patients with baseline brain metastasis, a confirmed ORR of 83.3% (5/6) and a DCR of 100% (6/6) was observed at the 2.4 mg/kg dose. Across all doses ≥2.4 mg/kg (n=18) with baseline brain metastasis, the confirmed ORR was 66.7% (12/18) with a DCR of 100% (18/18). A confirmation scan for one unconfirmed partial response is pending, which if confirmed, would increase the confirmed ORR to 72.2% (13/18).

Median PFS was 6.7 months across all lines of treatment at doses of IDE849 ≥2.4 mg/kg (n=86); median PFS was not yet reached (NR) in 2L patients (n=42).

As of the cut-off date of June 20, 2025 the median length of follow-up was 3.5 months.
Safety (n=100 SCLC and NEC patients treated with IDE849)

Across all patients and all dose levels (n=100), Grade 3 or higher (Gr>3) treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 48% (48/100) and serious TRAEs in 16% (16/100) of patients. The most common TRAEs were white blood cell reduction (27% Gr>3), neutropenia (33% Gr>3), anemia (6% Gr>3) and nausea (0% Gr>3).

TRAEs leading to dose reduction in 15% (15/100) of patients; treatment-related discontinuation rate of 2% (2/100) with no treatment-related deaths reported.
IDEAYA will review the data that was presented by Hengrui at their 10-Year Anniversary R&D Day on September 8th in New York. A link to the oral presentation from WCLC will be available on the Investor Relations page of the IDEAYA corporate website: View Source

In December 2024, Hengrui Pharma granted IDEAYA an exclusive worldwide license to develop and commercialize SHR-4849 (IDE849) outside of Greater China. The partners will collaborate to accelerate global development of this innovative therapy for patients worldwide.

Ivonescimab Plus Chemotherapy Demonstrates Consistent Global Benefit: HARMONi Data Update Shows OS HR=0.78, Nominal P=0.0332

On September 7, 2025 Akeso, Inc. (HKEX: 9926.HK) reported that its global partner, Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMT), announced the updated overall survival (OS) results from the global Phase III HARMONi clinical trial of ivonescimab, a novel PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody, at the Presidential Symposium in the 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) (Press release, Akeso Biopharma, SEP 7, 2025, View Source;nominal-p0-0332–302548481.html [SID1234655804]).

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Longer-term follow-up of western patients showed improving, favorable trend in OS, yielding a hazard ratio (HR) of 0.78 and a nominal p-value of 0.0332.

Meanwhile, Akeso recently announced that the HARMONi-A study conducted in China has also recently reached the OS clinical endpoint, achieving clinically meaningful and statistically significant OS benefit. The OS data from this study will be presented at upcoming academic conferences.

The results from the first international multi-center Phase III HARMONi study of ivonescimab, along with those from the Phase III HARMONi-A study conducted in China, demonstrated consistent and robust clinical efficacy in both progression-free survival (PFS) and OS. These findings provide strong evidence that ivonescimab not only offers significant advantages in terms of rapid onset of action and effective disease control in cancer treatments but also provide survival benefits to patients. The data further support ivonescimab’s consistent efficacy and safety across diverse global populations, including both international and Chinese cohorts, reinforcing its potential for broad therapeutic benefit for cancer patients worldwide.

Approximately 38% of patients were recruited from western countries.

The trial results were presented by Jonathan Goldman, MD, Professor of Medicine at UCLA in the Hematology/Oncology Division, UCLA Director of Clinical Trials in Thoracic Oncology, Associate Director of Early Drug Development, and Chair of University of California Lung Cancer Consortium.

Clinically Meaningful Efficacy

As previously disclosed, ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy showed a positive trend in OS in the primary analysis without achieving a statistically significant benefit with a hazard ratio of 0.79 (95% CI: 0.62 – 1.01; p=0.057). The statistical analysis plan for the study required a p-value of 0.0448 in order to achieve statistical significance at the time of the primary analysis of overall survival. Median overall survival was 16.8 months for those patients administered ivonescimab plus chemotherapy vs. 14.0 months for those receiving placebo plus chemotherapy. It was noted at the time of the primary analysis that the median follow-up time for western patients was 9.2 months and less than the median overall survival at the time of the primary analysis, and these patients may continue to be followed for long-term outcomes.

In September 2025, an additional analysis was performed, whereby the western patients were followed to increase their time on study (Asian patients were locked at the time of the primary analysis). In this analysis that included longer-term follow-up of western patients (median follow-up time of western patients of 13.7 months), a hazard ratio consistent with the primary analysis was observed with an improved nominal p-value (HR=0.78; 95% CI: 0.62 – 0.98; nominal p=0.0332). Median OS for this analysis remained the same in both arms from the primary analysis. Median OS in western patients receiving ivonescimab was 17.0 months compared to 14.0 months for those receiving placebo (HR=0.84); median OS in North American patients, specifically, had not yet been reached in the ivonescimab arm compared to 14.0 months in the placebo arm (HR=0.70). The hazard ratios for western patients in totality, as well as patients from the North American and European regions individually, improved from the primary OS analysis to the analysis with longer-term follow-up of western patients. Consistent benefit was observed across pre-defined subgroups.

As previously disclosed at the prespecified primary data analysis for PFS, ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement with a hazard ratio of 0.52 (95% CI: 0.41 – 0.66; p<0.00001). PFS was measured by blinded independent central radiology review committee (BICR) compared to placebo in combination with chemotherapy. Median PFS for ivonescimab vs. placebo plus chemotherapy was 6.8 months vs. 4.4 months, respectively. The PFS analysis was event driven and was conducted with 345 patients enrolled. There was a consistent observed benefit across pre-defined subgroups.

In a longer-term follow-up of PFS, which included all western patients and at least six months of follow-up time for all patients, ivonescimab plus chemotherapy demonstrated a consistent, clinically meaningful improvement in PFS with an observed HR of 0.57 (95% CI: 0.46 – 0.71). With the longer-term follow-up analysis, a consistent benefit in western vs. Asian patients was observed, as well as in patients with tumors with either PD-L1 positive or negative expression. This longer-term follow-up analysis of PFS was performed at the time of the primary OS analysis.

Overall response rates were higher in the ivonescimab arm (45%) vs. the placebo arm (34%); median duration of response was longer in those patients administered ivonescimab plus chemotherapy (7.6 months) compared to those receiving placebo and chemotherapy (4.2 months)

Ivonescimab demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile with no new safety signals identified. The safety results from the HARMONi study were consistent with those observed in the HARMONi-A trial.

Ivonescimab has shown positive results in the HARMONi-2 trial, a randomized, double-blind, head-to-head Phase III study against pembrolizumab monotherapy, which led to its approval for first-line treatment of PD-L1-positive NSCLC (its second approved indication). Besides that, ivonescimab plus chemotherapy has now also demonstrated significant positive outcomes in another head-to-head Phase III study against tislelizumab plus chemotherapy in first-line squamous NSCLC. This clinical outcome demonstrates that ivonescimab shows significant clinical breakthroughs, whether compared to PD-1 monotherapy, or compared to PD-1 in combination with chemotherapy (the optimal standard of care for many cancer treatments), or compared to VEGF-related therapies in the area of anti-angiogenesis. This highlights the remarkable capability of ivonescimab to make leapfrog advancements in cancer treatment.

Ivonescimab continues to validate its clinically meaningful profile and potential with a strategically expanded development program targeting key immuno-oncology settings:

Phase III trials for Lung cancer (8 registrational/Phase III trials, 4 already met primary endpoints):

First-line NSCLC, squamous and non-squamous (versus pembrolizumab + chemotherapy; global trial)
First-line squamous NSCLC (versus tislelizumab + chemotherapy)
NSCLC after progression on EGFR-TKI therapy (HARMONi-A and HARMONi studies)
First-line PD-L1-positive NSCLC (versus pembrolizumab monotherapy)
First-line PD-L1-high expressing NSCLC (versus pembrolizumab)
IO-resistant NSCLC
Consolidation therapy for limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) without progression after concurrent chemoradiotherapy (cCRT)
Phase III trials for core immuno-oncology indications (first-line therapy):

First-line biliary tract cancer (versus durvalumab + chemotherapy)
First-line PD-L1-positive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) in combination with ligufalimab (anti-CD47) versus pembrolizumab
Phase III trials for cold tumors and more:

First-line triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)
First-line MSS/pMMR colorectal cancer (representing about 95% of CRC cases)
First-line pancreatic cancer
Additional global Phase III trials are in advanced stages of planning
An extensive clinical foundation includes over 20 Phase II studies across more than 10 additional tumor types, generating compelling efficacy and safety data to enable rapid transition to further registrational studies worldwide.

Ivonescimab uniquely targets both PD-1 and VEGF, producing a synergistic anti-tumor effect. This dual mechanism not only combines the benefits of PD-1 and VEGF inhibition but also overcomes the efficacy and safety limitations of each target alone, resulting in pronounced clinical benefits. These advantages have been confirmed across multiple Phase III trials and real-world use, rapidly establishing ivonescimab as a next-generation leader in immunotherapy and anti-angiogenic therapy.

Akeso is implementing a dual-path strategy to maximize the value of ivonescimab world wide: accelerating domestic commercialization and label expansion in China, while simultaneously advancing global development in partnership with Summit Therapeutics.

Forward-Looking Statement of Akeso, Inc.

This announcement by Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK, "Akeso") contains "forward-looking statements". These statements reflect the current beliefs and expectations of Akeso’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any decision to purchase securities of Akeso. There can be no assurance that the drug candidate(s) indicated in this announcement or Akeso’s other pipeline candidates will obtain the required regulatory approvals or achieve commercial success. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in P.R.China, the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; Akeso’s ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the Akeso’s patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions.

Akeso does not undertake any obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as required by law.

Nuvalent Presents Pivotal Data from ARROS-1 Clinical Trial of Zidesamtinib for TKI Pre-treated Patients with Advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC at WCLC 2025

On September 7, 2025 Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, reported pivotal data for zidesamtinib, a novel investigational ROS1-selective inhibitor, in TKI (tyrosine kinase inhibitor) pre-treated patients with advanced ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) from its global ARROS-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial as part of the Presidential Symposium at the IASLC 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC 2025), being held in Barcelona, Spain (Press release, Nuvalent, SEP 7, 2025, View Source [SID1234655805]). The presentation slides will be available on the Nuvalent website at www.nuvalent.com following the Presidential Symposium.

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The pivotal data presented today, initially announced in June 2025, serve as the foundation for the company’s ongoing rolling New Drug Application (NDA) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for zidesamtinib in TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC. The FDA agreed to accept the NDA for participation in the Real-Time Oncology Review (RTOR) program, which facilitates earlier submission of topline efficacy and safety results prior to the submission of the complete application, to support an earlier start to the FDA’s evaluation of the application. The company is on track to complete its rolling NDA submission in the third quarter of 2025, and continues to engage with the FDA on potential opportunities for line-agnostic expansion.

"There remains a clear need for new treatment options for patients with ROS1-positive NSCLC, particularly those who are unable to tolerate the currently available TKIs, and those whose disease progresses with brain metastases or resistance mutations," said Christopher Turner, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Nuvalent. "We are encouraged by the data presented today, which we believe highlight the potential of zidesamtinib to deliver meaningful outcomes with a generally safe and well-tolerated safety profile. These data represent important progress toward our goal of offering a new standard of care for this patient community. Congratulations to the entire Nuvalent team and our collaborators for the achievement of this important milestone."

About Zidesamtinib and the ARROS-1 Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial

Zidesamtinib is a novel brain-penetrant ROS1-selective inhibitor created with the aim to overcome limitations observed with currently available ROS1 inhibitors. Zidesamtinib is designed to remain active in tumors that have developed resistance to currently available ROS1 inhibitors, including tumors with treatment-emergent ROS1 mutations such as G2032R. In addition, zidesamtinib is designed for central nervous system (CNS) penetrance to improve treatment options for patients with brain metastases, and to avoid inhibition of the structurally related tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) family. Together, these characteristics have the potential to avoid TRK-related CNS adverse events seen with dual TRK/ROS1 inhibitors and to drive deep, durable responses for patients across all lines of therapy. Zidesamtinib has received breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of patients with ROS1-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have been previously treated with 2 or more ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitors and orphan drug designation for ROS1-positive NSCLC.

Zidesamtinib is currently being investigated in the ARROS-1 trial (NCT05118789), a first-in-human Phase 1/2 clinical trial for patients with advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC and other solid tumors. The completed Phase 1 portion enrolled ROS1-positive NSCLC patients who previously received at least one ROS1 TKI, or patients with other ROS1-positive solid tumors who had been previously treated. The Phase 1 portion of the trial was designed to evaluate the overall safety and tolerability of zidesamtinib, with additional objectives including determination of the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D), characterization of the pharmacokinetic profile, and evaluation of preliminary anti-tumor activity. The ongoing global, single arm, open label Phase 2 portion is designed with registrational intent for TKI-naïve and TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC.

Longer-Term Follow-Up of Western Patients Showed Improving, Favorable Trend in Overall Survival in Global Phase III HARMONi Clinical Trial for Ivonescimab Plus Chemotherapy in 2L+ EGFRm NSCLC

On September 7, 2025 Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SMMT) ("Summit," "we," or the "Company") reported data from the Phase III HARMONi trial featuring the novel, potential first-in-class investigational bispecific antibody, ivonescimab (Press release, Summit Therapeutics, SEP 7, 2025, View Source [SID1234655807]). The data was presented this morning as part of the Presidential Symposium at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer’s (IASLC) 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC 2025) in Barcelona, Spain.

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The HARMONi presentation, Ivonescimab vs Placebo Plus Chemo, Phase 3 in Patients with EGFR+ NSCLC Progressed with 3rd gen EGFR-TKI Treatment: HARMONi, evaluated ivonescimab plus platinum-doublet chemotherapy compared to placebo plus platinum-doublet chemotherapy in patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have progressed after treatment with a 3rd generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). This is a clinical setting with a patient population where PD-1 monoclonal antibodies have previously been unsuccessful in Phase III global clinical trials in showing either a progression-free survival (PFS) or overall survival (OS) benefit, the two primary endpoints of this clinical study.

The trial results were presented by Jonathan Goldman, MD, Professor of Medicine at UCLA in the Hematology/Oncology Division, UCLA Director of Clinical Trials in Thoracic Oncology, Associate Director of Early Drug Development, and Chair of University of California Lung Cancer Consortium.

Clinically Meaningful Efficacy

As previously disclosed, ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy showed a positive trend in OS in the primary analysis without achieving a statistically significant benefit with a hazard ratio of 0.79 (95% CI: 0.62 – 1.01; p=0.057). The statistical analysis plan for the study required a p-value of 0.0448 in order to achieve statistical significance at the time of the primary analysis of overall survival. Median overall survival was 16.8 months for those patients administered ivonescimab plus chemotherapy vs. 14.0 months for those receiving placebo plus chemotherapy. It was noted at the time of the primary analysis that the median follow-up time for western patients was 9.2 months and less than the median overall survival at the time of the primary analysis, and these patients may continue to be followed for long-term outcomes.

Primary Analysis (DCO: Apr 2025)

Ivonescimab + Chemo

(n=219)

Placebo + Chemo

(n=219)

Median Overall Survival, ITT

16.8 mos

14.0 mos

Hazard Ratio

0.79

(95% CI: 0.62 – 1.01; p=0.057)

DCO = data cut-off; ITT = intention to treat population; mos = months

In September 2025, an additional analysis was performed, whereby the western patients were followed to increase their time on study (Asian patients were locked at the time of the primary analysis). In this analysis that included longer-term follow-up of western patients (median follow-up time of western patients of 13.7 months), a hazard ratio consistent with the primary analysis was observed with an improved nominal p-value (HR=0.78; 95% CI: 0.62 – 0.98; nominal p=0.0332). Median OS for this analysis remained the same in both arms from the primary analysis. Median OS in western patients receiving ivonescimab was 17.0 months compared to 14.0 months for those receiving placebo (HR=0.84); median OS in North American patients, specifically, had not yet been reached in the ivonescimab arm compared to 14.0 months in the placebo arm (HR=0.70). The hazard ratios for western patients in totality, as well as patients from the North American and European regions individually, improved from the primary OS analysis to the analysis with longer-term follow-up of western patients. Consistent benefit was observed across pre-defined subgroups.

Longer-Term Follow-Up of Western Patients Analysis (DCO: Sept 2025)

Ivonescimab + Chemo

Placebo + Chemo

Median Overall Survival, ITT

16.8 mos

(n=219)

14.0 mos

(n=219)

Hazard Ratio, ITT

0.78
(95% CI: 0.62 – 0.98; nominal p=0.0332)

Median Overall Survival, Western

17.0 mos

(n=83)

14.0 mos

(n=82)

Hazard Ratio, Western

0.84

Median Overall Survival, N. America

Not Reached

(n=43)

14.0 mos

(n=50)

Hazard Ratio, N. America

0.70

Median Overall Survival, Asia

16.7 mos

(n=136)

14.0 mos

(n=137)

Hazard Ratio, Asia

0.76

DCO = data cut-off; ITT = intention to treat population; mos = months

Note: North American patients are a subset of Western patients.

As previously disclosed at the prespecified primary data analysis for PFS, ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement with a hazard ratio of 0.52 (95% CI: 0.41 – 0.66; p<0.00001). PFS was measured by blinded independent central radiology review committee (BICR) compared to placebo in combination with chemotherapy. Median PFS for ivonescimab vs. placebo plus chemotherapy was 6.8 months vs. 4.4 months, respectively. The PFS analysis was event driven and was conducted with 345 patients enrolled. There was a consistent observed benefit across pre-defined subgroups.

In a longer-term follow-up of PFS, which included all western patients and at least six months of follow-up time for all patients, ivonescimab plus chemotherapy demonstrated a consistent, clinically meaningful improvement in PFS with an observed HR of 0.57 (95% CI: 0.46 – 0.71). With the longer-term follow-up analysis, a consistent benefit in western vs. Asian patients was observed, as well as in patients with tumors with either PD-L1 positive or negative expression. This longer-term follow-up analysis of PFS was performed at the time of the primary OS analysis.

Overall response rates were higher in the ivonescimab arm (45%) vs. the placebo arm (34%); median duration of response was longer in those patients administered ivonescimab plus chemotherapy (7.6 months) compared to those receiving placebo and chemotherapy (4.2 months).

"The positive results from the HARMONi study underscore the global applicability of ivonescimab and demonstrate the potential benefit ivonescimab has to bring to patients around the world, including the United States," stated Robert W. Duggan, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Summit. "We appreciate that the US FDA worked together with us in order to continue this trial from the single-region into this multiregional setting for which we are sharing detailed results today, bringing ivonescimab closer to the forefront for patients in need globally."

Manageable, Consistent Safety Profile

Ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy demonstrated an acceptable and manageable safety profile, which was consistent with previous studies. Ivonescimab plus chemotherapy was well-tolerated with no new safety signals and comparable rates of discontinuation and death between both arms. There were 16 patients (7.3%) who discontinued ivonescimab due to treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) compared to 11 patients (5.0%) who discontinued placebo due to TRAEs. There were four patients (1.8%) in the ivonescimab plus chemotherapy arm and five patients (2.3%) in the chemotherapy alone arm who died as a result of TRAEs in this Phase III study. The most frequent TRAEs for ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy were anemia and decreases in white blood cell count, neutrophil count, and platelet count. Of note, less than 1% of patients in the ivonescimab plus chemotherapy arm experienced Grade 3 or higher hemorrhage (bleeding) events.

Ivonescimab + Chemo

(n=219)

Placebo + Chemo

(n=219)

TRAEs Grade 3+

50.0%

42.2%

TRAEs Leading to Drug Discontinuation

7.3%

5.0%

TRAEs Leading to Death

1.8%

2.3%

Grade 3+ Immune-related

9.6%

6.0%

Grade 3+ Possibly VEGF-related

7.3%

3.2%

"With the results from HARMONi and continued upcoming catalysts from further HARMONi-2 and HARMONi-6 readouts, ivonescimab is well positioned to begin to realize its potential in changing the worldwide treatment landscape for cancer patients," stated Dr. Maky Zanganeh, President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Summit. "But to focus on today and the presentation of the HARMONi trial, we would like to reiterate our sincere gratitude to the patients, physicians, nurses, and caregivers who participated in and regulatory authorities who supported this clinical study. Without the dedication of our investigators and courage of the patients willing to participate in clinical trials, it would be impossible to bring the potential next generation of therapies to those with cancer."

Conference Call

Summit Therapeutics Inc. will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss recent updates related to ivonescimab, including data released at WCLC, on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 8:00am ET. Conference call and webcast information will be accessible through our website www.smmttx.com.

An archived edition of the webcast will be available on our website later in the day on Monday.

About Ivonescimab

Ivonescimab, known as SMT112 in Summit’s license territories, North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Japan, and as AK112 in China and Australia, is a novel, potential first-in-class investigational bispecific antibody combining the effects of immunotherapy via a blockade of PD-1 with the anti-angiogenesis effects associated with blocking VEGF into a single molecule. Ivonescimab displays unique cooperative binding to each of its intended targets with multifold higher affinity to PD-1 when in the presence of VEGF.

This could differentiate ivonescimab as there is potentially higher expression (presence) of both PD-1 and VEGF in tumor tissue and the tumor microenvironment (TME) as compared to normal tissue in the body. Ivonescimab’s tetravalent structure (four binding sites) enables higher avidity (accumulated strength of multiple binding interactions) in the TME (Zhong, et al, SITC (Free SITC Whitepaper), 2023). This tetravalent structure, the intentional novel design of the molecule, and bringing these two targets into a single bispecific antibody with cooperative binding qualities have the potential to direct ivonescimab to the tumor tissue versus healthy tissue. The intent of this design, together with a half-life of 6 to 7 days after the first dose (Zhong, et al, SITC (Free SITC Whitepaper), 2023), is to improve upon previously established efficacy thresholds, in addition to side effects and safety profiles associated with these targets.

Ivonescimab was engineered by Akeso Inc. (HKEX Code: 9926.HK) and is currently engaged in multiple Phase III clinical trials. Over 2,800 patients have been treated with ivonescimab in clinical studies globally.

Summit began its clinical development of ivonescimab in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), commencing enrollment in 2023 in two multiregional Phase III clinical trials, HARMONi and HARMONi-3. Additionally, in early 2025, the Company began enrolling patients in the United States for HARMONi-7.

HARMONi is a Phase III clinical trial which intends to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who have progressed after treatment with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI (e.g., osimertinib).

HARMONi-3 is a Phase III clinical trial which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic, squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, irrespective of PD-L1 expression.

HARMONi-7 is a Phase III clinical trial which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression.

In addition, Akeso has recently had positive read-outs in three single-region (China), randomized Phase III clinical trials for ivonescimab in NSCLC: HARMONi-A, HARMONi-2, and HARMONi-6.

HARMONi-A was a Phase III clinical trial which evaluated ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who have progressed after treatment with an EGFR TKI.

HARMONi-2 is a Phase III clinical trial evaluating monotherapy ivonescimab against monotherapy pembrolizumab in patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have positive PD-L1 expression.

HARMONi-6 is a Phase III clinical trial evaluating ivonescimab in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy compared with tislelizumab, an anti-PD-1 antibody, in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced or metastatic squamous NSCLC, irrespective of PD-L1 expression.

Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy that is not approved by any regulatory authority in Summit’s license territories, including the United States and Europe. Ivonescimab was initially approved for marketing authorization in China in May 2024. Ivonescimab was granted Fast Track designation by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the HARMONi clinical trial setting.

RYBREVANT® (amivantamab-vmjw) plus LAZCLUZE® (lazertinib) prevents acquired resistance versus osimertinib in first-line EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer

On September 6, 2025 Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) reported new analyses from the Phase 3 MARIPOSA study showing that first-line treatment with RYBREVANT (amivantamab-vmjw) plus LAZCLUZE (lazertinib) significantly reduces the development of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)- and MET-driven resistance compared with osimertinib in patients with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with exon 19 deletion (ex19del) or L858R mutations (Poster Abstract PT1.03) (Press release, Johnson & Johnson, SEP 6, 2025, View Source [SID1234655791]). These resistance data build on the combination’s previously reported and unmatched overall survival benefit in a chemotherapy-free regimen, which is projected to exceed four years, one year beyond the median observed with osimertinib, and underscore its potential to change the biology of the disease by preventing acquired resistance.2,3 Late-breaking results are being presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2025 World Congress on Lung Cancer (WCLC).

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Resistance to third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), such as osimertinib given alone or with chemotherapy, remains a common and major barrier to long-term disease control.4 This ongoing challenge underscores the need for next-generation strategies that can more effectively prevent the development of resistance to EGFR and MET and extend survival for patients with EGFR-mutated lung cancer.

"We now have a body of evidence that suggests TKI monotherapy is no longer enough in the first-line treatment of EGFR-mutated lung cancer," said Professor Sanjay Popat*, FRCP, Ph.D., medical oncologist at the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research in the United Kingdom. "The MARIPOSA results show that combining RYBREVANT with LAZCLUZE is an important step forward, reducing EGFR- and MET-driven resistance seen with TKI-based therapy and giving patients a longer, stronger first response."

Consistent with prior data presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) (Free ESMO Whitepaper) 2024 Congress,5 these updated analyses from the MARIPOSA study confirm that patients treated with RYBREVANT plus LAZCLUZE were less likely to develop the two main types of resistance (MET amplification and EGFR mutations) compared to those treated with osimertinib alone. MET amplifications occurred in three percent of patients on the combination versus 13 percent on osimertinib (P=0.002), and secondary EGFR mutations (such as C797S) were significantly lower for RYBREVANT plus LAZCLUZE (1 percent vs 8 percent; P=0.01). Acquired MET amplification led to early discontinuation in 23 percent of patients on osimertinib within six months, compared with four percent on RYBREVANT plus LAZCLUZE. Among patients who stayed on the combination for at least six months, acquired resistance was rare, with two percent developing MET amplification and no EGFR C797S mutations observed. The analysis also found greater overall genetic diversity of resistance in patients treated with osimertinib, particularly among patients with EGFR- and MET-based alterations.1

"Choosing the first treatment for EGFR-mutated NSCLC is one of the most important decisions we make. It can influence how the disease progresses over time," said Joshua Bauml, M.D., Vice President, Lung Cancer Disease Area Leader, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. "These data show RYBREVANT plus LAZCLUZE changes the biology of disease by blocking the resistance pathways cancers typically use to overcome treatment. By preventing resistance in the frontline, we can extend survival and keep future treatment options open for patients. These are benefits not seen with prior therapies or emerging combinations."

The safety profile of RYBREVANT plus LAZCLUZE was consistent with the primary analysis and no new safety signals emerged with longer-term follow-up. Most AEs (grade 3 or higher) occurred early in treatment. RYBREVANT studies suggest that using preemptive or prophylactic measures can help lower the overall number and severity of skin reactions, infusion-related reactions and venous thromboembolic events.6,7,8

RYBREVANT plus LAZCLUZE is approved in the United States, Europe and other markets around the world for patients with first-line EGFR-mutated NSCLC based on the Phase 3 MARIPOSA study.

About the MARIPOSA Study
MARIPOSA (NCT04487080), which enrolled 1,074 patients, is a randomized, Phase 3 study evaluating RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE versus osimertinib and versus LAZCLUZE alone in first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletion (ex19del) or substitution mutations. The primary endpoint of the study is progression-free survival (PFS) (using RECIST v1.1 guidelines**) as assessed by BICR. Secondary endpoints include overall survival, overall response rate, duration or response, progression-free survival after first subsequent therapy (PFS2) and intracranial PFS.9

About RYBREVANT
RYBREVANT (amivantamab-vmjw), a fully-human bispecific antibody targeting EGFR and MET with immune cell-directing activity, is approved in the U.S., Europe and other markets around the world as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test, whose disease has progressed on or after platinum-based chemotherapy.10

RYBREVANT is approved in the U.S., Europe and other markets around the world in combination with chemotherapy (carboplatin and pemetrexed) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test.

RYBREVANT is approved in the U.S., Europe and other markets around the world in combination with LAZCLUZE (lazertinib) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R substitution mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test.

RYBREVANT is approved in the U.S., Europe and other markets around the world in combination with chemotherapy (carboplatin-pemetrexed) for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or L858R substitution mutations, whose disease has progressed on or after treatment with an EGFR TKI.

Subcutaneous amivantamab is approved in Europe in combination with LAZCLUZE for the first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R substitution mutations, and as a monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with advanced NSCLC with activating EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations after failure of platinum-based therapy. A Biologics License Application (BLA) was submitted to the U.S. FDA for this indication.

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for NSCLC§ prefer next-generation sequencing–based strategies over polymerase chain reaction–based approaches for the detection of EGFR exon 20 insertion variants. The NCCN Guidelines include:

Amivantamab-vmjw (RYBREVANT) plus lazertinib (LAZCLUZE) as a Category 1 recommendation for first-line therapy in patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations.11 †‡
Amivantamab-vmjw (RYBREVANT) plus chemotherapy as a Category 1 recommendation for patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations who experienced disease progression after treatment with osimertinib.11 †‡
Amivantamab-vmjw (RYBREVANT) plus chemotherapy as a Category 1 recommendation for first-line therapy in treatment-naive patients with newly diagnosed advanced or metastatic EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation-positive advanced NSCLC. 11 †‡
Amivantamab-vmjw (RYBREVANT) as a Category 2A recommendation for patients that have progressed on or after platinum-based chemotherapy with or without an immunotherapy and have EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation-positive NSCLC. 11 †‡
RYBREVANT is being studied in multiple clinical trials in NSCLC, including:

The Phase 3 MARIPOSA (NCT04487080) study assessing RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE versus osimertinib and versus LAZCLUZE alone in the first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR ex19del or substitution mutations.12
The Phase 3 MARIPOSA-2 (NCT04988295) study assessing the efficacy of RYBREVANT (with or without LAZCLUZE) and carboplatin-pemetrexed versus carboplatin-pemetrexed alone in patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or L858R substitution mutations after disease progression on or after osimertinib.13
The Phase 3 PAPILLON (NCT04538664) study assessing RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin-pemetrexed versus chemotherapy alone in the first-line treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations.14
The Phase 3 PALOMA-3 (NCT05388669) study assessing LAZCLUZE with subcutaneous (SC) amivantamab compared to RYBREVANT in patients with EGFR-mutated advanced or metastatic NSCLC.15
The Phase 2 PALOMA-2 (NCT05498428) study assessing SC amivantamab in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors including EGFR-mutated NSCLC.16
The Phase 1 PALOMA (NCT04606381) study assessing the feasibility of SC amivantamab based on safety and pharmacokinetics and to determine a dose, dose regimen and formulation for SC amivantamab delivery.17
The Phase 1 CHRYSALIS (NCT02609776) study evaluating RYBREVANT in patients with advanced NSCLC.18
The Phase 1/1b CHRYSALIS-2 (NCT04077463) study evaluating RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE and LAZCLUZE as a monotherapy in patients with advanced NSCLC with EGFR mutations.19
The Phase 1/2 METalmark (NCT05488314) study assessing RYBREVANT and capmatinib combination therapy in locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC.20
The Phase 1/2 swalloWTail (NCT06532032) study assessing RYBREVANT and docetaxel combination therapy in patients with metastatic NSCLC.21
The Phase 1/2 PolyDamas (NCT05908734) study assessing RYBREVANT and cetrelimab combination therapy in locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC.22
The Phase 2 SKIPPirr study (NCT05663866) exploring how to decrease the incidence and/or severity of first-dose infusion-related reactions with RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE in relapsed or refractory EGFR-mutated advanced or metastatic NSCLC.23
The Phase 2 COPERNICUS (NCT06667076) study combining developments in treatment administration and prophylactic supportive care in representative US patients with common EGFR-mutated NSCLC treated with SC amivantamab in combination with LAZCLUZE or chemotherapy.24
The Phase 2 COCOON (NCT06120140) study assessing the effectiveness of a proactive dermatologic management regimen given with first-line RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE in patients with EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC.25
The legal manufacturer for RYBREVANT is Janssen Biotech, Inc.

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About LAZCLUZE

In 2018, Janssen Biotech, Inc., entered into a license and collaboration agreement with Yuhan Corporation for the development of LAZCLUZE (marketed as LECLAZA in South Korea). LAZCLUZE is an oral, third-generation, brain-penetrant EGFR TKI that targets both the T790M mutation and activating EGFR mutations while sparing wild-type EGFR. An analysis of the efficacy and safety of LAZCLUZE from the Phase 3 LASER301 study was published in The Journal of Clinical Oncology in 2023.26

The legal manufacturer for LAZCLUZE is Janssen Biotech, Inc. and Yuhan Corporation.

About Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Worldwide, lung cancer is one of the most common cancers, with NSCLC making up 80 to 85 percent of all lung cancer cases.27,28 The main subtypes of NSCLC are adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma.29 Among the most common driver mutations in NSCLC are alterations in EGFR, which is a receptor tyrosine kinase controlling cell growth and division.30 EGFR mutations are present in 10 to 15 percent of Western patients with NSCLC with adenocarcinoma histology and occur in 40 to 50 percent of Asian patients.27,28,31,32,33,34 EGFR ex19del or EGFR L858R mutations are the most common EGFR mutations.35 The five-year survival rate for all people with advanced NSCLC and EGFR mutations treated with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) is less than 20 percent.36,37 EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations are the third most prevalent activating EGFR mutation.38 Patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations have a real-world five-year overall survival (OS) of eight percent in the frontline setting, which is worse than patients with EGFR ex19del or L858R mutations, who have a real-world five-year OS of 19 percent.39

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION10,40

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Infusion-Related Reactions

RYBREVANT can cause infusion-related reactions (IRR) including anaphylaxis; signs and symptoms of IRR include dyspnea, flushing, fever, chills, nausea, chest discomfort, hypotension, and vomiting. The median time to IRR onset is approximately 1 hour.

RYBREVANT with LAZCLUZE

RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE can cause infusion-related reactions. In MARIPOSA (n=421), IRRs occurred in 63% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, including Grade 3 in 5% and Grade 4 in 1% of patients. The incidence of infusion modifications due to IRR was 54% of patients, and IRRs leading to dose reduction of RYBREVANT occurred in 0.7% of patients. Infusion-related reactions leading to permanent discontinuation of RYBREVANT occurred in 4.5% of patients receiving RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE.

RYBREVANT with Carboplatin and Pemetrexed

Based on the pooled safety population (n=281), IRR occurred in 50% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed, including Grade 3 (3.2%) adverse reactions. The incidence of infusion modifications due to IRR was 46%, and 2.8% of patients permanently discontinued RYBREVANT due to IRR.

RYBREVANT as a Single Agent

In CHRYSALIS (n=302), IRR occurred in 66% of patients treated with RYBREVANT. Among patients receiving treatment on Week 1 Day 1, 65% experienced an IRR, while the incidence of IRR was 3.4% with the Day 2 infusion, 0.4% with the Week 2 infusion, and cumulatively 1.1% with subsequent infusions. Of the reported IRRs, 97% were Grade 1-2, 2.2% were Grade 3, and 0.4% were Grade 4. The median time to onset was 1 hour (range 0.1 to 18 hours) after start of infusion. The incidence of infusion modifications due to IRR was 62% and 1.3% of patients permanently discontinued RYBREVANT due to IRR.

Premedicate with antihistamines, antipyretics, and glucocorticoids and infuse RYBREVANT as recommended. Administer RYBREVANT via a peripheral line on Week 1 and Week 2 to reduce the risk of infusion-related reactions. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infusion reactions during RYBREVANT infusion in a setting where cardiopulmonary resuscitation medication and equipment are available. Interrupt infusion if IRR is suspected. Reduce the infusion rate or permanently discontinue RYBREVANT based on severity. If an anaphylactic reaction occurs, permanently discontinue RYBREVANT.

Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis

RYBREVANT can cause severe and fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis.

RYBREVANT with LAZCLUZE

In MARIPOSA, ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 3.1% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, including Grade 3 in 1.0% and Grade 4 in 0.2% of patients. There was one fatal case (0.2%) of ILD/pneumonitis and 2.9% of patients permanently discontinued RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE due to ILD/pneumonitis.

RYBREVANT with Carboplatin and Pemetrexed

Based on the pooled safety population, ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 2.1% treated with RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed with 1.8% of patients experiencing Grade 3 ILD/pneumonitis. 2.1% discontinued RYBREVANT due to ILD/pneumonitis.

RYBREVANT as a Single Agent

In CHRYSALIS, ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 3.3% of patients treated with RYBREVANT, with 0.7% of patients experiencing Grade 3 ILD/pneumonitis. Three patients (1%) permanently discontinued RYBREVANT due to ILD/pneumonitis.

Monitor patients for new or worsening symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis (e.g., dyspnea, cough, fever). For patients receiving RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, immediately withhold both drugs in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue if ILD/pneumonitis is confirmed. For patients receiving RYBREVANT as a single agent or in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed, immediately withhold RYBREVANT in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue if ILD/pneumonitis is confirmed.

Venous Thromboembolic (VTE) Events with Concomitant Use of RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE

RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE can cause serious and fatal venous thromboembolic (VTE) events, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The majority of these events occurred during the first four months of therapy.

In MARIPOSA, VTEs occurred in 36% of patients receiving RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, including Grade 3 in 10% and Grade 4 in 0.5% of patients. On-study VTEs occurred in 1.2% of patients (n=5) while receiving anticoagulation therapy. There were two fatal cases of VTE (0.5%), 9% of patients had VTE leading to dose interruptions of RYBREVANT, and 7% of patients had VTE leading to dose interruptions of LAZCLUZE; 1% of patients had VTE leading to dose reductions of RYBREVANT, and 0.5% of patients had VTE leading to dose reductions of LAZCLUZE; 3.1% of patients had VTE leading to permanent discontinuation of RYBREVANT, and 1.9% of patients had VTE leading to permanent discontinuation of LAZCLUZE. The median time to onset of VTEs was 84 days (range: 6 to 777).

Administer prophylactic anticoagulation for the first four months of treatment. The use of Vitamin K antagonists is not recommended. Monitor for signs and symptoms of VTE events and treat as medically appropriate.

Withhold RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE based on severity. Once anticoagulant treatment has been initiated, resume RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE at the same dose level at the discretion of the healthcare provider. In the event of VTE recurrence despite therapeutic anticoagulation, permanently discontinue RYBREVANT and continue treatment with LAZCLUZE at the same dose level at the discretion of the healthcare provider.

Dermatologic Adverse Reactions

RYBREVANT can cause severe rash including toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), dermatitis acneiform, pruritus, and dry skin.

RYBREVANT with LAZCLUZE

In MARIPOSA, rash occurred in 86% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, including Grade 3 in 26% of patients. The median time to onset of rash was 14 days (range: 1 to 556 days). Rash leading to dose interruptions occurred in 37% of patients for RYBREVANT and 30% for LAZCLUZE, rash leading to dose reductions occurred in 23% of patients for RYBREVANT and 19% for LAZCLUZE, and rash leading to permanent discontinuation occurred in 5% of patients for RYBREVANT and 1.7% for LAZCLUZE.

RYBREVANT with Carboplatin and Pemetrexed

Based on the pooled safety population, rash occurred in 82% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed, including Grade 3 (15%) adverse reactions. Rash leading to dose reductions occurred in 14% of patients, and 2.5% permanently discontinued RYBREVANT and 3.1% discontinued pemetrexed.

RYBREVANT as a Single Agent

In CHRYSALIS, rash occurred in 74% of patients treated with RYBREVANT as a single agent, including Grade 3 rash in 3.3% of patients. The median time to onset of rash was 14 days (range: 1 to 276 days). Rash leading to dose reduction occurred in 5% of patients, and RYBREVANT was permanently discontinued due to rash in 0.7% of patients.

Toxic epidermal necrolysis occurred in one patient (0.3%) treated with RYBREVANT as a single agent.

Instruct patients to limit sun exposure during and for 2 months after treatment with RYBREVANT or LAZCLUZE in combination with RYBREVANT. Advise patients to wear protective clothing and use broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen. Alcohol-free (e.g., isopropanol-free, ethanol-free) emollient cream is recommended for dry skin.

When initiating RYBREVANT treatment with or without LAZCLUZE, administer alcohol-free emollient cream to reduce the risk of dermatologic adverse reactions. Consider prophylactic measures (e.g. use of oral antibiotics) to reduce the risk of dermatologic reactions. If skin reactions develop, start topical corticosteroids and topical and/or oral antibiotics. For Grade 3 reactions, add oral steroids and consider dermatologic consultation. Promptly refer patients presenting with severe rash, atypical appearance or distribution, or lack of improvement within 2 weeks to a dermatologist. For patients receiving RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, withhold, reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue both drugs based on severity. For patients receiving RYBREVANT as a single agent or in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed, withhold, dose reduce or permanently discontinue RYBREVANT based on severity.

Ocular Toxicity

RYBREVANT can cause ocular toxicity including keratitis, blepharitis, dry eye symptoms, conjunctival redness, blurred vision, visual impairment, ocular itching, eye pruritus, and uveitis.

RYBREVANT with LAZCLUZE

In MARIPOSA, ocular toxicity occurred in 16% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, including Grade 3 or 4 ocular toxicity in 0.7% of patients. Withhold, reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue RYBREVANT and continue LAZCLUZE based on severity.

RYBREVANT with Carboplatin and Pemetrexed

Based on the pooled safety population, ocular toxicity occurred in 16% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed. All events were Grade 1 or 2.

RYBREVANT as a Single Agent

In CHRYSALIS, keratitis occurred in 0.7% and uveitis occurred in 0.3% of patients treated with RYBREVANT. All events were Grade 1-2.

Promptly refer patients with new or worsening eye symptoms to an ophthalmologist. Withhold, reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue RYBREVANT based on severity.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on its mechanism of action and findings from animal models, RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus.

Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose of RYBREVANT.

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with LAZCLUZE and for 3 weeks after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with LAZCLUZE and for 3 weeks after the last dose.

Adverse Reactions

RYBREVANT with LAZCLUZE

For the 421 patients in the MARIPOSA clinical trial who received RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were rash (86%), nail toxicity (71%), infusion-related reactions (RYBREVANT, 63%), musculoskeletal pain (47%), stomatitis (43%), edema (43%), VTE (36%), paresthesia (35%), fatigue (32%), diarrhea (31%), constipation (29%), COVID-19 (26%), hemorrhage (25%), dry skin (25%), decreased appetite (24%), pruritus (24%), nausea (21%), and ocular toxicity (16%). The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥2%) were decreased albumin (8%), decreased sodium (7%), increased ALT (7%), decreased potassium (5%), decreased hemoglobin (3.8%), increased AST (3.8%), increased GGT (2.6%), and increased magnesium (2.6%).

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 49% of patients who received RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE. Serious adverse reactions occurring in ≥2% of patients included VTE (11%), pneumonia (4%), ILD/pneumonitis and rash (2.9% each), COVID-19 (2.4%), and pleural effusion and infusion-related reaction (RYBREVANT) (2.1% each). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 7% of patients who received RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE due to death not otherwise specified (1.2%); sepsis and respiratory failure (1% each); pneumonia, myocardial infarction, and sudden death (0.7% each); cerebral infarction, pulmonary embolism (PE), and COVID-19 infection (0.5% each); and ILD/pneumonitis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and cardiopulmonary arrest (0.2% each).

RYBREVANT with Carboplatin and Pemetrexed

For the 130 patients in the MARIPOSA-2 clinical trial who received RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were rash (72%), infusion-related reactions (59%), fatigue (51%), nail toxicity (45%), nausea (45%), constipation (39%), edema (36%), stomatitis (35%), decreased appetite (31%), musculoskeletal pain (30%), vomiting (25%), and COVID-19 (21%). The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥2%) were decreased neutrophils (49%), decreased white blood cells (42%), decreased lymphocytes (28%), decreased platelets (17%), decreased hemoglobin (12%), decreased potassium (11%), decreased sodium (11%), increased alanine aminotransferase (3.9%), decreased albumin (3.8%), and increased gamma-glutamyl transferase (3.1%).

In MARIPOSA-2, serious adverse reactions occurred in 32% of patients who received RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed. Serious adverse reactions in >2% of patients included dyspnea (3.1%), thrombocytopenia (3.1%), sepsis (2.3%), and pulmonary embolism (2.3%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2.3% of patients who received RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed; these included respiratory failure, sepsis, and ventricular fibrillation (0.8% each).

For the 151 patients in the PAPILLON clinical trial who received RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were rash (90%), nail toxicity (62%), stomatitis (43%), infusion-related reaction (42%), fatigue (42%), edema (40%), constipation (40%), decreased appetite (36%), nausea (36%), COVID-19 (24%), diarrhea (21%), and vomiting (21%). The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥2%) were decreased albumin (7%), increased alanine aminotransferase (4%), increased gamma-glutamyl transferase (4%), decreased sodium (7%), decreased potassium (11%), decreased magnesium (2%), and decreases in white blood cells (17%), hemoglobin (11%), neutrophils (36%), platelets (10%), and lymphocytes (11%).

In PAPILLON, serious adverse reactions occurred in 37% of patients who received RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed. Serious adverse reactions in ≥2% of patients included rash, pneumonia, ILD, pulmonary embolism, vomiting, and COVID-19. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 7 patients (4.6%) due to pneumonia, cerebrovascular accident, cardio-respiratory arrest, COVID-19, sepsis, and death not otherwise specified.

RYBREVANT as a Single Agent

For the 129 patients in the CHRYSALIS clinical trial who received RYBREVANT as a single agent, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were rash (84%), IRR (64%), paronychia (50%), musculoskeletal pain (47%), dyspnea (37%), nausea (36%), fatigue (33%), edema (27%), stomatitis (26%), cough (25%), constipation (23%), and vomiting (22%). The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥2%) were decreased lymphocytes (8%), decreased albumin (8%), decreased phosphate (8%), decreased potassium (6%), increased alkaline phosphatase (4.8%), increased glucose (4%), increased gamma-glutamyl transferase (4%), and decreased sodium (4%).

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 30% of patients who received RYBREVANT. Serious adverse reactions in ≥2% of patients included pulmonary embolism, pneumonitis/ILD, dyspnea, musculoskeletal pain, pneumonia, and muscular weakness. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2 patients (1.5%) due to pneumonia and 1 patient (0.8%) due to sudden death.

LAZCLUZE Drug Interactions

Avoid concomitant use of LAZCLUZE with strong and moderate CYP3A4 inducers. Consider an alternate concomitant medication with no potential to induce CYP3A4.

Monitor for adverse reactions associated with a CYP3A4 or BCRP substrate where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions, as recommended in the approved product labeling for the CYP3A4 or BCRP substrate.

Please read full Prescribing Information for RYBREVANT.

Please read full Prescribing Information for LAZCLUZE.