regulatory
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
FDA approves BeiGene's TEVIMBRA for ESCC after prior chemo; available H2 2024
BeOne Medicines Ltd.
- FDA approved TEVIMBRA (tislelizumab) for ESCC after prior chemo; first US indication; available H2 2024.
- Approval based on RATIONALE 302: median OS 8.6 vs 6.3 months (HR=0.70, p=0.0001).
- FDA also reviewing BLAs for first-line ESCC (target July 2024) and G/GEJ adenocarcinoma (target Dec 2024).
- Over 900,000 patients prescribed TEVIMBRA globally; 17+ registration-enabling trials ongoing.
- Safety profile favorable over chemo; common adverse reactions include increased glucose, decreased hemoglobin, fatigue.