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AstraZeneca’s Calquence shows strength in most common adult leukaemia

pharmafile | June 6, 2019 | News story | Research and Development AstraZeneca, Calquence, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, pharma 

AstraZeneca has unveiled new Phase 3 data for Calquence (acalabrutinib) in treatment-naïve chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, showing that the drug met its primary endpoint when used in combination with obinutuzumab.

The data showed that Calquence use led to a “statistically-significant and clinically-meaningful improvement” in progression-free survival (PFS) compared to chemotherapy-based chlorambucil and obinutuzumab combo treatment, meeting its primary endpoint early

The study also met its secondary endpoint, improving PFS by a “statistically-significant and clinically-meaningful” margin compared to compared to a regimen of chemotherapy and obinutuzumab.

While specifics of the data were not revealed, AZ confirmed it would be presenting the full results at an upcoming medical meeting.

“These findings confirm the superiority of Calquence as a monotherapy and also in combination over standard-of-care treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia,” commented José Baselga, AZ’s Executive Vice President, Oncology R&D.

The positive results from both the ELEVATE-TN and ASCEND trials will serve as the foundation for regulatory submissions later this year.”

Matt Fellows

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