13/14 patients with METex14 had brain metastases at baseline (3 treatment-naïve and 10 previously treated patients) and were considered evaluable by the BIRC. In a post-hoc analysis, 7 intracranial responses were observed, including 4 complete responses
The most common TRAE: Peripheral edema (43%), nausea (34%), increased blood creatinine (18%) and vomiting (19%). The majority of AEs were grade 1-2
Pivotal GEOMETRY mono-1 study results for Novartis Tabrecta published in NEJM
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CI Scientists Remarks:
In May’20, Tabrecta became the first product to get accelerated approved by the FDA to specifically target metastatic NSCLC with a METex14 mutation
Approval was based on the results from GEOMETRY mono-1 study and continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trial
In 2009, Novartis acquired the exclusive worldwide development and commercialization rights to Tabrecta from Incyte. Incyte is eligible for >$500 million in milestones as well as royalties of between 12-14% on global net sales by Novartis
Post launch in the US – Tabrecta received strong early market response and positive customer feedback; In Jun’20, it received approval in Japan
To further expand the potential of the Tabrecta, Novartis is conducting:
Monotherapy study: Phase 3, for brain metastases, tumor agnostic
In combinations: for PD-L1 high expressers regardless of MET status, in combination with pembrolizumab; METex14 skipping regardless of PD-L1 status, in combination with spartalizumab; MET amplified post-EGFR, in combination with osimertinib