CHMP Issues Positive Opinion for Subcutaneous RYBREVANT®(amivantamab) Co-Formulated with ENHANZE® for the Treatment of Patients with Advanced EGFR-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Halozyme Therapeutics (NASDAQ: HALO) announced that Janssen-Cilag International NV received a positive CHMP opinion recommending marketing authorization for a subcutaneous formulation of RYBREVANT® (amivantamab) in Europe. The recommendation covers two treatments: combination therapy with LAZCLUZE® for first-line treatment of advanced NSCLC with specific EGFR mutations, and monotherapy for advanced NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations after platinum-based therapy failure.

The subcutaneous formulation, developed using Halozyme's ENHANZE® technology, demonstrates significant advantages with an approximate five-minute administration time and a five-fold reduction in infusion-related reactions. The recommendation is supported by positive results from the Phase 3 PALOMA-3 study.

Positive

• CHMP positive opinion for subcutaneous RYBREVANT® using Halozyme's ENHANZE® technology
• Five-fold reduction in infusion-related reactions compared to current formulation
• Significant reduction in administration time to approximately 5 minutes
• Expansion of ENHANZE® technology application in major therapeutic area

Negative

• None.

Insights

Biotech Analyst

The CHMP's positive opinion for subcutaneous RYBREVANT marks a pivotal milestone for Halozyme's ENHANZE platform, substantially strengthening its position in the $20 billion NSCLC market. The recommendation's dual coverage for both first-line treatment and post-platinum therapy maximizes the commercial potential, while the dramatic reduction in administration time from hours to just 5 minutes represents a game-changing improvement in patient care.

The 5-fold reduction in infusion-related reactions is particularly significant as it addresses a major limitation of traditional IV administration, potentially leading to broader adoption and improved patient compliance. This validation from a major regulatory body strengthens Halozyme's partnership with Johnson & Johnson and could accelerate adoption of ENHANZE technology across other oncology programs.

For investors, this development carries three key implications: 1) Enhanced royalty potential from RYBREVANT sales in Europe, 2) Increased likelihood of additional pharmaceutical partnerships seeking to leverage ENHANZE technology and 3) Strengthened competitive moat in the drug delivery space. The positive CHMP opinion, supported by robust Phase 3 PALOMA-3 data, significantly de-risks the regulatory pathway and sets a precedent for future ENHANZE-enabled products.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: HALO) (Halozyme) today announced that Janssen-Cilag International NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency recommending an extension of marketing authorisation for a subcutaneous (SC) formulation of RYBREVANT® (amivantamab) in combination with LAZCLUZE® (lazertinib) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (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.

"We are pleased that the subcutaneous formulation of amivantamab, which was developed with our ENHANZE drug delivery technology, was recommended for approval in Europe," said Dr. Helen Torley, president and chief executive officer of Halozyme. "The data that support the recommendation could represent a very compelling proposition for patients with the approximate five-minute administration time and five-fold reduction in infusion related reactions."

The CHMP positive opinion is supported by positive results from the Phase 3 PALOMA-3 study (NCT05388669). For more information on the study and its findings, please view Johnson & Johnson's press release issued today.

Subcutaneous amivantamab is co-formulated with recombinant human hyaluronidase PH20 (rHuPH20), Halozyme's ENHANZE® drug delivery technology. 

¹ Leighl NB et al. Subcutaneous Versus Intravenous Amivantamab, Both in Combination With Lazertinib, in Refractory Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor–Mutated Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: Primary Results From the Phase III PALOMA-3 Study. ASCO Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2024;42(3):3593-3605.

² Leighl NB, et al. Subcutaneous Versus Intravenous Amivantamab, Both in Combination With Lazertinib, in Refractory Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Primary Results From the Phase III PALOMA-3 Study. J Clin Oncol. 2024 Oct 20;42(30):3593-3605.

³ ClinicalTrials.gov. A Study of Lazertinib With Subcutaneous Amivantamab Compared With Intravenous Amivantamab in Participants With Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR)-Mutated Advanced or Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (PALOMA-3). https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05388669. Accessed January 2025.

About Halozyme

Halozyme is a biopharmaceutical company advancing disruptive solutions to improve patient experiences and outcomes for emerging and established therapies. As the innovators of ENHANZE® drug delivery technology with the proprietary enzyme rHuPH20, Halozyme's commercially-validated solution is used to facilitate the subcutaneous delivery of injected drugs and fluids, with the goal of improving the patient experience with rapid subcutaneous delivery and reduced treatment burden. Having touched one million patient lives in post-marketing use in nine commercialized products across more than 100 global markets, Halozyme has licensed its ENHANZE® technology to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies including Roche, Takeda, Pfizer, Janssen, AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Bristol-Myers Squibb, argenx, ViiV Healthcare, Chugai Pharmaceutical and Acumen Pharmaceuticals.

Halozyme also develops, manufactures and commercializes, for itself or with partners, drug-device combination products using its advanced auto-injector technologies that are designed to provide commercial or functional advantages such as improved convenience, reliability and tolerability, and enhanced patient comfort and adherence. The Company has two commercial proprietary products, Hylenex® and XYOSTED®, partnered commercial products and ongoing product development programs with Teva Pharmaceuticals and Idorsia Pharmaceuticals.

Halozyme is headquartered in San Diego, CA and has offices in Ewing, NJ and Minnetonka, MN. Minnetonka is also the site of its operations facility.

For more information visit www.halozyme.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Safe Harbor Statement

In addition to historical information, the statements set forth above include forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements concerning the possible activity, benefits and attributes of ENHANZE®, the possible method of action of ENHANZE®, its potential application to aid in the dispersion and absorption of other injected therapeutic drugs, and statements concerning certain other potential benefits of ENHANZE® including facilitating more rapid delivery of injectable medications through subcutaneous delivery and potentially lowering the treatment burden for patients, including a potential reduction in administration time and infusion related reactionsand broadening the treatment options for the indications referred to in this press release. Forward-looking statements may also include statements regarding the product development efforts of Halozyme's ENHANZE® partner and the potential approval of an extension of marketing authorization for the subcutaneous formulation referred to in this press release. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are typically, but not always, identified through use of the words "expect," "believe," "enable," "may," "will," "could," "intends," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "predict," "probable," "potential," "possible," "should," "continue," and other words of similar meaning. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations contained in forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including uncertainties concerning whether the extension of marketing authorization for the subcutaneous formulation referred to in this press release is ultimately approved, unexpected results or delays in the launch or commercialization of our partner's product for the indication referred to in this press release, unexpected adverse events or patient experiences or outcomes from being treated with the ENHANZE® co-formulated treatment referred to in this press release, and competitive conditions. These and other factors that may result in differences are discussed in greater detail in Halozyme's most recent Annual and Quarterly Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Halozyme undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this release.

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FAQ

What is the significance of CHMP's positive opinion for HALO's ENHANZE® technology in RYBREVANT®?

The CHMP positive opinion recommends approval for subcutaneous RYBREVANT® using HALO's ENHANZE® technology in Europe, representing a significant advancement in drug delivery with faster administration time and reduced infusion reactions.

How does the new subcutaneous formulation of RYBREVANT® improve patient treatment?

The subcutaneous formulation reduces administration time to approximately 5 minutes and decreases infusion-related reactions by five-fold compared to the intravenous version.

What indications will the subcutaneous RYBREVANT® cover according to CHMP's recommendation?

The recommendation covers first-line treatment of advanced NSCLC with specific EGFR mutations in combination with LAZCLUZE®, and monotherapy for advanced NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations after platinum-based therapy failure.

What clinical trial supported CHMP's positive opinion for subcutaneous RYBREVANT®?

The Phase 3 PALOMA-3 study (NCT05388669) provided the supporting data for CHMP's positive opinion for subcutaneous RYBREVANT®.