Innovent and ASK Pharm Jointly Announce NMPA Approval of Limertinib, a Third-generation EGFR TKI for the Treatment of Lung Cancer
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Innovent Biologics and ASK Pharm announce NMPA approval of limertinib, their third-generation EGFR TKI drug for treating adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic EGFR T790M-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This marks Innovent's 14th commercial product.
A Phase 2b pivotal study with 301 patients showed impressive results: 68.8% overall response rate, 92.4% disease control rate, and 11.0 months median progression-free survival. For patients with CNS lesions, the response rate was 65.9% with 10.6 months median PFS.
Additionally, limertinib met its primary endpoint in a Phase 3 trial comparing it to gefitinib for first-line NSCLC treatment. A separate NDA for first-line treatment in patients with specific EGFR mutations is under NMPA review.
Positive
- Achieved NMPA approval for limertinib in EGFR T790M-mutated NSCLC
- Strong Phase 2b results with 68.8% ORR and 92.4% DCR
- Demonstrated 11.0 months median PFS and 11.1 months median DoR
- Successful Phase 3 trial results against gefitinib
- Potential market expansion with pending first-line treatment approval
Negative
- None.
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A Phase 2b pivotal study evaluating 301 patients with locally advanced or metastatic EGFR T790M-mutated NSCLC demonstrated limertinib's robust efficacy and safety profile. Independent review committee（IRC） assessment showed an overall response rate (ORR) of
Additionally, limertinib met its primary endpoint in a Phase 3 clinical trial comparing it to gefitinib for first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring EGFR mutations. A separate NDA for the first-line treatment in adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC carrying EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations is currently under NMPA review.
"Limertinib has demonstrated significant efficacy and safety in NSCLC patients with EGFR T790M mutation and EGFR-sensitive mutations. Patients treated with limertinib showed a reduced risk of CNS progression or death. This approval brings new hope and options to patients with advanced EGFR-mutated NSCLC in
Dr. Hui Zhou, Senior Vice President of Innovent, stated："The approval of limertinib's first indication marks a significant milestone, providing new treatment options for T790 mutation-positive lung cancer patients who have progressed after previous EGFR-TKI treatments. We anticipate the first-line treatment indication will benefit even more patients in the near future. As our 14th commercial product, limertinib represents an important advancement in precision medicine for lung cancer. We look forward to working with ASK Pharm to bring limertinib to market and benefit Chinese patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC."
Mr. Jingfei Ma, CEO and Executive Director of ASK Pharm, stated: "Beyond the approval for EGFR T790M+ NSCLC, limertinib is also under regulatory review for first-line treatment of EGFR 19DEL+ or L858R+ NSCLC in
About EGFR mutation-positive non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
Lung cancer remains one of the deadliest and most common cancers globally[i], with NSCLC accounting for about
About Limertinib
Limertinib is an orally-administrated, third-generation EGFR TKI with proprietary rights, approved by the
The drug demonstrated success in a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, controlled Phase 3 clinical trial comparing its efficacy and safety of to gefitinib in first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring EGFR mutations. With the primary endpoint met, results will be presented at upcoming academic conferences or published in academic journals.
In October 2024, Innovent and ASK Pharm entered into a strategic collaboration and license agreement for limertinib in Mainland China.
About Innovent
Innovent is a leading biopharmaceutical company founded in 2011 with the mission to empower patients worldwide with affordable, high-quality biopharmaceuticals. The company discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes innovative medicines that target some of the most intractable diseases. Its pioneering therapies treat cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic, autoimmune and eye diseases. Innovent has launched 14 products in the market. It has 3 new drug applications (NDA) under regulatory review, 3 assets in Phase III or pivotal clinical trials and 17 more molecules in early clinical stage. Innovent partners with over 30 global healthcare companies, including Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Incyte, Adimab, LG Chem and MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Guided by the motto, "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent maintains the highest standard of industry practices and works collaboratively to advance the biopharmaceutical industry so that first-rate pharmaceutical drugs can become widely accessible. For more information, visit www.innoventbio.com, or follow Innovent on Facebook and LinkedIn.
About Jiangsu Aosaikang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (ASK Pharm)
Founded in January 2003, Jiangsu Aosaikang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (ASK Pharm) is a research-based pharmaceutical enterprise that integrates and streamlines innovative research and development with manufacture, marketing promotion and sales of proprietary pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals and health-care products. ASK Pharm specializes in digestive disease, multidrug resistant infection, oncology and chronic disease areas.
ASK Pharm focuses on the R&D of small-molecule targeted innovative drugs and immuno-oncology biologic drugs. Currently, there are 48 major research projects, including 11 disclosed key projects focused on innovative chemical and biologic drugs. Among these, the innovative anti-tumor drug Limertinib are in the NDA stage, while ASKC109 (maltol iron capsules) and ASKB589 (Claudin18.2 monoclonal antibody) are in Phase III clinical trials. ASK Pharm has Ranked among the top 20 best industrial enterprises in
For more information, visit www.ask-pharm.com.
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Reference
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