Clinical Pharmacology Packages of FDA-Approved Biologic License Applications in Oncology from 2015 to 2025
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
3. Oncology Biologic License Application (BLA) Approvals and Clinical Pharmacology Packages
4. Post-Marketing Requirements (PMRs) and Post-Marketing Commitments (PMCs)
5. Clinical Pharmacology Assessments
5.1. Population PK (PopPK) Analyses
5.2. Exposure–Response (E-R) Modeling
5.3. Immunogenicity Evaluation
- Lack of ADA and/or nAb information in the BLA submission: In one clinical pharmacology package, no information on the presence or impact of nAbs was included within the submission. Thus, a PMC was issued to assess the presence of nAb in all patient samples that tested positive for ADA and evaluate the clinical impact on PK, safety, and efficacy [13,14].
- Insufficiencies associated with the assays for ADA and/or nAb measurement: In one clinical pharmacology package, the assay utilized in the Phase I/II studies had a drug tolerance limit below the levels of drug present in a majority of serum samples; thus, an accurate determination of ADA could not be made. A total of three PMRs were issued. Two PMRs were issued to conduct a study to validate assays for both ADA and nAb, and an additional PMR was issued to conduct a study to assess ADA response with the validated assays [7,8].
- Failure to use a validated assay: In another package, a majority of the ADA sampling conducted in the clinical trials were deemed unreliable as the assays used were not validated. A PMC was issued to conduct immunogenicity testing in all patients enrolled in the ongoing confirmatory study and any planned clinical trials using validated assays to characterize the incidence of ADA and nAb and assess the impact of ADA on the PK, safety, and efficacy [45,46].
5.4. Drug–Drug Interactions (DDIs)
| Modality | Payload | DDI Potential | Monitoring | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monoclonal Antibody | N/A | Not expected | Low likelihood of DDI | N/A |
| ADC | MMAE | Substrate of CYP3A, inhibitor of P-gp | Toxicities associated with ADC payload, especially when coadministration with CYP inhibitors | [21,23,27,33,35,37,41,51,55,65,97,106] |
| DXd | Substrate of CYP3A and OATP; potential substrate of UGT1A1 | |||
| Calicheamicin | Not a substrate of CYP450 enzymes or UGT | |||
| DM4 | Substrate of CYP3A | |||
| PBD | Substrate of CYP3A and P-gp | |||
| TCE | N/A | Elevation of cytokines; IL-6 may impact CYP and UGT | Peak cytokine levels, especially IL-6, during initiation of TCE therapy and first full dose | [71,77,83,105] |
5.5. QT Prolongation Evaluation
6. Integrated Discussion and Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
Abbreviations
| mAb | Monoclonal antibody |
| PK | Pharmacokinetics |
| PD | Pharmacodynamics |
| FDA | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| MOA | Mechanism of action |
| ADC | Antibody–drug conjugate |
| TCE | T-cell engager |
| CYP | Cytochrome P450 |
| DDI | Drug–drug interaction |
| IV | Intravenous |
| SC | Subcutaneous |
| TMDD | Target-mediated drug disposition |
| ADA | Anti-drug antibody |
| PopPK | Population pharmacokinetics |
| E-R | Exposure–response |
| BLA | Biologic license application |
| CDER | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research |
| NDA | Novel Drug Application |
| PMR | Post-marketing requirements |
| PMC | Post-marketing commitment |
| NME | New molecular entity |
| MMAE | Monomethyl auristatin E |
| PBD | Pyrrolobenzodiazepine |
| tAb | Total antibody |
| Cmax | Maximal concentration |
| Clast/Ctrough | Last observed concentration |
| nAb | Neutralizing antibody |
| IP | Investigational product |
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| Molecule | Sponsor | Approval Date | Modality | Target | Indication | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unituxin (Dinutuximab) | United Therap | 10 March 2015 | IgG1 mAb | GD2 | Neuroblastoma | [5,6] |
| Darzalex (Daratumumab) | Janssen Biotech | 16 November 2015 | IgG1 mAb | CD38 | Multiple myeloma | [7,8] |
| Portrazza (Necitumumab) | Eli Lilly Co. | 24 November 2015 | IgG1 mAb | EGFR | Metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer | [9,10] |
| Empliciti (Elotuzumab) | Bristol Myers Squibb | 30 November 2015 | IgG1 mAb | SLAMF7 | Multiple myeloma | [11,12] |
| Tecentriq (Atezolizumab) | Genentech Inc. | 18 May 2016 | IgG1 mAb | PD-L1 | Urothelial carcinoma | [13,14] |
| Lartruvo (Olaratumab) | Eli Lilly Co. | 19 October 2016 | IgG1 mAb | PDGFR | Soft tissue sarcoma | [15,16] |
| Bavencio (Avelumab) | EMD Serono Inc. | 23 March 2017 | IgG1 mAb | PD-L1 | Merkle cell carcinoma | [17,18] |
| Imfinzi (Durvalumab) | Astrazeneca UK Ltd. | 1 May 2017 | IgG1 mAb | PD-L1 | Urothelial carcinoma | [19,20] |
| Besponsa (Inotuzumab Ozogamicin) | Wyeth Pharms Inc. | 17 August 2017 | ADC (Calicheamicin) | CD22 | Lymphoblastic leukemia | [21,22] |
| Mylotarg (Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin) | Wyeth Pharms Inc. | 1 September 2017 | ADC (Calicheamicin) | CD33 | Acute myeloid leukemia | [23,24] |
| Poteligeo (Mogamulizumab) | Kyowa Kirin | 8 August 2018 | IgG1 mAb | CCR4 | T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (Mycosis fungoides, Sezary syndrome) | [25,26] |
| Lumoxiti (Moxetumomab Pasudotox) | Innate Pharma | 13 September 2018 | ADC (Pasudotoxin) | CD22 | Hairy cell leukemia | [27,28] |
| Libtayo (Cemiplimab) | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals | 28 September 2018 | IgG4 mAb | PD-1 | Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma | [29,30] |
| Elzonris (Tagraxofusp) | Stemline Therapeutics Inc. | 21 December 2018 | Fusion protein | CD123 | Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm | [31,32] |
| Polivy (Polatuzumab Vedotin) | Genentech | 10 June 2019 | ADC (MMAE) | CD79b | Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma | [33,34] |
| Padcev (Enfortumab Vedotin) | Astellas | 18 December 2019 | ADC (MMAE) | Nectin-4 | Urothelial carcinoma | [35,36] |
| Enhertu (Fam-Trastuzumab Deruxtecan) | Daiichi Sankyo | 20 December 2019 | ADC (Topoisomerase I Inhibitor) | HER2 | Breast cancer | [37,38] |
| Sarclisa (Isatuximab) | Sanofi Aventis US | 2 March 2020 | IgG1 mAb | CD38 | Multiple myeloma | [39,40] |
| Trodelvy (Sacituzumab Govitecan) | Immunomedics Inc. | 22 April 2020 | ADC (Topoisomerase I Inhibitor) | Trop-2 | Triple negative breast cancer | [41,42] |
| Monjuvi (Tafasitamab) | Morphosys US Inc. | 31 July 2020 | Fc-modified mAb | CD19 | Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma | [43,44] |
| Danyelza (Naxitamab) | Y-mAbs Therapeutics INC | 25 November 2020 | IgG1 mAb | GD2 | Neuroblastoma | [45,46] |
| Margenza (Margetuximab) | Macrogenics Inc. | 16 December 2020 | IgGk mAb | HER2 | Breast cancer | [47,48] |
| Jemperli (Dostarlimab) | Glaxosmithkline | 22 April 2021 | IgG4 mAb | PD-1 | Endometrial cancer | [49,50] |
| Zynlonta (Loncastuximab Tesirine) | ADC Therapeutics SA | 23 April 2021 | ADC (PBD) | CD19 | Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma | [51,52] |
| Rybrevant (Amivantamab) | Janssen Biotech | 21 May 2021 | IgG1 bispecific | EGFR and MET | Non-small cell lung cancer | [53,54] |
| Tivdak (Tisotumab Vedotin) | Seagen | 20 September 2021 | ADC (MMAE) | TF | Cervical cancer | [55,56] |
| Kimmtrak (Tebentafusp) | Immunocore Ltd. | 25 January 2022 | TCRm TCE/fusion protein | gp100 × CD3 | Uveal melanoma | [57,58] |
| Opdualag (Nivolumab, Relatlimab) | Bristol Myers Squibb | 18 March 2022 | 2 IgG4 mAbs | LAG-3 and PD-1 | Melanoma | [59,60] |
| Imjudo (Tremelimumab) | Astrazeneca AB | 21 October 2022 | IgG2 mAb | CTLA-4 | Hepatocellular carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer | [61,62] |
| Tecvayli (Teclistamab) | Janssen Biotech | 25 October 2022 | TCE | BCMA × CD3 | Multiple myeloma | [63,64] |
| Elahere (Mirvetuximab Sorvtansine) | Immunogen Inc. | 14 November 2022 | ADC (DM4) | FRα | Ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer | [65,66] |
| Lunsumio (Mosunetuzumab) | Genentech Inc. | 22 December 2022 | TCE | CD20 × CD3 | Follicular lymphoma | [67,68] |
| Zynyz (Retifanlimab) | Incyte Corp | 22 March 2023 | IgG4 mAb | PD-1 | Merkel cell carcinoma | [69,70] |
| Epkinly (Epcoritamab) | Genmab US, Inc. | 19 May 2023 | TCE | CD20 × CD3 | Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma | [71,72] |
| Columvi (Glofitamab) | Genentech Inc. | 15 June 2023 | TCE | CD20 × CD3 | Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or large B-cell lymphoma | [73,74] |
| Talvey (Talquetamab) | Janssen Biotech | 9 August 2023 | TCE | GPRC5D × CD3 | Multiple myeloma | [75,76] |
| Elrexfio (Elranatamab) | Pfizer Inc. | 14 August 2023 | TCE | BCMA × CD3 | Multiple myeloma | [77,78] |
| Loqtorzi (Toripalimab) | Coherus Biosciences Inc. | 27 October 2023 | IgG4 mAb | PD-1 | Nasopharyngeal carcinoma | [79,80] |
| Tevimbra (Tislelizumab) | Beigene | 13 March 2024 | IgG4 mAb | PD-1 | Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma | [81,82] |
| Imdelltra (Tarlatamab) | Amgen Inc. | 16 May 2024 | TCE | DLL3 × CD3 | Extensive stage small cell lung cancer | [83,84] |
| Vyloy (Zolbetuximab) | Astellas | 18 October 2024 | IgG1 mAb | CLDN 18.2 | Gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma | [85,86] |
| Ziihera (Zanidatamab) | Jazz Pharms | 20 November 2024 | IgG1 bispecific | HER2 (biparatopic) | Biliary tract cancer | [87,88] |
| Bizengri (Zenocutuzumab) | Merus N.V. | 4 December 2024 | IgG1 bispecific | HER2 × HER3 | Non-small cell lung cancer | [89,90] |
| Unloxcyt (Cosibelimab) | Checkpoint Therapeutics | 13 December 2024 | IgG1 mAb | PD-L1 | Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma | [91,92] |
| Datroway (Datopotamab Deruxtecan) | Daiichi Sankyo Inc. | 17 January 2025 | ADC (Topoisomerase I Inhibitor) | Trop-2 | Breast cancer | [93,94] |
| Penpulimab (Penpulimab) | Akeso Biopharma | 23 April 2025 | IgG1 mAb | PD-1 | Non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma | [95,96] |
| Emrelis (Telisotuzumab Vedotin) | Abbvie Inc. | 14 May 2025 | ADC (MMAE) | c-MET | Non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma | [97,98] |
| Lynozyfic (Linvoseltamab) | Regeneron Pharmaceutics, Inc. | 2 July 2025 | IgG4 bispecific | BCMA × CD3 | Multiple myeloma | [99,100] |
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Gallinero, K.; Daws, H.; Singh, A.; Bilic, S. Clinical Pharmacology Packages of FDA-Approved Biologic License Applications in Oncology from 2015 to 2025. Drugs Drug Candidates 2026, 5, 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/ddc5010004
Gallinero K, Daws H, Singh A, Bilic S. Clinical Pharmacology Packages of FDA-Approved Biologic License Applications in Oncology from 2015 to 2025. Drugs and Drug Candidates. 2026; 5(1):4. https://doi.org/10.3390/ddc5010004
Chicago/Turabian StyleGallinero, Kate, Hunter Daws, Amanda Singh, and Sanela Bilic. 2026. "Clinical Pharmacology Packages of FDA-Approved Biologic License Applications in Oncology from 2015 to 2025" Drugs and Drug Candidates 5, no. 1: 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/ddc5010004
APA StyleGallinero, K., Daws, H., Singh, A., & Bilic, S. (2026). Clinical Pharmacology Packages of FDA-Approved Biologic License Applications in Oncology from 2015 to 2025. Drugs and Drug Candidates, 5(1), 4. https://doi.org/10.3390/ddc5010004

