NDC 57894-0503-01 — Darzalex Faspro daratumumab and

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 57894-503-01

Product NDC 57894-503

11-digit billing NDC 57894050301

NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)

RxCUI 2375136, 2375141

UNII 4Z63YK6E0E, 743QUY4VD8

Application # BLA761145

SPL Set ID 4bb241af-4299-4373-8762-2d6709515db0

Established class (EPC) CD38-directed Cytolytic Antibody; Endoglycosidase

Mechanism of action CD38-directed Antibody Interactions

Chemical class Antibodies, Monoclonal; Glycoside Hydrolases

DEA schedule Non-controlled

Marketing category BLA

Marketing status On market

FDA listing status Listed (active directory)

Marketing start 2020-05-01

Route SUBCUTANEOUS

Dosage form INJECTION

Substance DARATUMUMAB; HYALURONIDASE (HUMAN RECOMBINANT)

GCN Seq No 080998

GCN 47992

HICL code 046509

Ingredient (HICL) Daratumumab-Hyaluronidase-Fihj

HIC1 code V

Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Neoplasms

HIC2 code V3

Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Antineoplastic Drugs (Continued 1)

HIC3 code V3V

Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antineoplastic - Anti-Cd38 Monoclonal Antibody

AHFS code 10:00.00.00

AHFS class Antineoplastic Agents

FDB label name DARZALEX FASPRO 1,800MG-30,000

FDB brand name Darzalex Faspro

Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device

Biologic (Purple Book) 351(a)

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 57894-503-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 57894-0503-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.

Where does this data come from?

Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the CD38-directed Cytolytic Antibody class.

Pharmacologic class CD38-directed Cytolytic Antibody

Drug family (ATC) CD38 (Clusters of Differentiation 38) inhibitors

How it works CD38-directed Antibody Interactions

Where does this data come from?

Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerJanssen Biotech, Inc.

FDA applicationBLA761145 (BLA)

Labeler code57894

First marketedMay 2020

Product typeHuman Prescription Drug

Portfolio36 products on file

🔎 All NDCs from Janssen Biotech, Inc.

The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).

Where does this data come from?

Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name DARZALEX FASPRO 1,800MG-30,000 Ingredient Daratumumab-Hyaluronidase-Fihj

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj injection is used alone or in combination with other medications or treatments to treat multiple myeloma (a type of cancer of the bone marrow) in newly diagnosed people and in people who have not improved with treatment or who have improved after treatment with other medications but the condition returned. It is also approved for use with other medications in patients newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who are eligible to undergo a stem cell transplant to prepare them for the procedure. Daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj injection is also used in combinati...

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist

Darzalex Faspro is a specially formulated version of daratumumab that includes an enzyme called hyaluronidase. That enzyme temporarily loosens the tissue just under your skin so th...
Why am I getting a shot in my stomach instead of an IV drip?
The most common things people notice are upper respiratory infections (like a cold), fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, and numbness or tingling in the hands or feet. Redness or a ra...
What side effects are most likely, and which ones should make me call my doctor right away?

📖 Read our full Daratumumab and Hyaluronidase-fihj Injection guide →

Patient education

📘 MedlinePlus patient leaflet ↗

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →

Where does this data come from?

Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color Yellow

One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.

Where does this data come from?

Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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UNII 4QD397987E
An amino acid used as a buffer and stabilizer in medications. It helps maintain the pH balance and protects the active drug from breaking down during storage and use.
UNII X573657P6P
Histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate is an amino acid salt used as a buffer in medicines. It helps maintain the proper acidity level of liquid formulations to keep the drug stable and effective.
UNII AE28F7PNPL
Methionine is an amino acid used as a nutrient supplement and pH buffer in medicines. It helps stabilize the formulation and supports the product's overall composition.
UNII 7T1F30V5YH
A synthetic emulsifier derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together and keeps them from separating in liquid formulations.
UNII 506T60A25R
Sorbitol is a natural sugar alcohol derived from glucose. It serves as a sweetener, humectant, and bulking agent in medications to improve taste and help maintain moisture in the product.
UNII 059QF0KO0R
Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

6 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?

Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?

No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.

Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?

Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.

Can inactive ingredients matter?

Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price system	Per each	Per package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly	Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo	$529.94	$529.94 / 1 vial
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly	No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
Medicare Part B allowsASP · J9144	$57.051 / J9144 unit	—

Where does this data come from?

NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🧾 Billing & reimbursement

FDA NDC (as labeled)57894-503-01

11-digit billing NDC57894-0503-01

Format5-3-2 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the product segment)

HCPCS J-codeJ9144

DescriptorInjection, daratumumab, 10 mg and hyaluronidase-fihj

Billing units / pkg180 units

Crosswalk sourceCMS ASP NDC-HCPCS Crosswalk

Where does this data come from?

The HCPCS J-code crosswalk comes from the CMS ASP NDC-HCPCS crosswalk and the DMEPDAC (DME MAC) NDC-HCPCS crosswalk — free public CMS data. Billing units are derived from the code’s descriptor and the package amount.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
Darzalex Faspro 1800 mg/15mL; 30000 U/15mLthis 57894-0503-01	Janssen	1 vial	—	—	FDA listed	—

About this product: this is a biologic. Biologics don't have small-molecule generics — competition comes from FDA-licensed biosimilars (shown above), not generics.

Where does this data come from?

Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & biosimilar status

🏛️

2020

First FDA approval

May 2020

📍

2026

Currently FDA-listed

6 years listed

🛡️

2032

Latest patent/protection listed

not a guaranteed launch date

🧬Biologic — competition comes from biosimilars

Biologics have no small-molecule generics; biosimilar competition is tracked in the FDA Purple Book.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through May 2032. This may affect when biosimilars become widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.

📅 FDA approved May 1, 2020 ⏳ ~5.6 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Biosimilar timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added or removed, and litigation can move the real date earlier or later.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Purple Book

Exclusivity RefProduct

2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032

Today

LOE

Biologic patent Exclusivity

🏛️Reference-product exclusivity

A flat 12 years of FDA market protection from first licensure. No biosimilar can be licensed before it ends — regardless of patents.

🧪Listed biologic patents

Patents the reference maker lists covering the molecule, formulation, or manufacturing. A biosimilar generally can’t launch until these resolve.

🔁Interchangeability

An interchangeable biosimilar may be substituted at the pharmacy (state laws vary). The first one can earn its own exclusivity period.

🛈 What do these terms mean?

Biologic patent: A patent the reference product’s maker has publicly listed. A biosimilar generally can’t launch until these expire — unless they’re invalidated or resolved in a settlement.
Reference-product exclusivity: A flat 12 years of FDA market protection from the biologic’s first licensure (the BPCIA). No biosimilar can be licensed before it ends, regardless of patents.
Interchangeable exclusivity: The first interchangeable biosimilar can earn a period as the only interchangeable version (pharmacists can substitute it without the prescriber).
Earliest biosimilar (LOE): The latest of all the dates above — the soonest a biosimilar can realistically reach the market. Litigation and settlements can move it earlier.

Biologics have no small-molecule “generics” — competition comes from FDA-licensed biosimilars, tracked in the FDA Purple Book.

FDA exclusivity

Code	What it grants	Expires
RefProduct	Reference-product exclusivity (12-year, BPCIA) — no biosimilar can be licensed before this date	May 1, 2032

Common questions

Is there a biosimilar for DARZALEX FASPRO 1,800MG-30,000?

No FDA-licensed biosimilar is currently listed for this biologic in the FDA Purple Book.

Why do different websites show different biosimilar dates?

Biosimilar availability isn’t based on one single date. Some sources use the reference-product exclusivity, some use the last listed patent, and patent litigation, settlements, and licenses can all change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Purple Book dates so you can see why estimates differ.

Can a biosimilar launch before the last patent expires?

Sometimes. A biosimilar maker may settle with the reference manufacturer or receive a license to launch earlier. In other cases, the last listed protection delays competition.

What does “current Purple Book estimate” mean?

It means we’re using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Purple Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.

What does “FDA listed” mean?

It means the product appears in the FDA’s official directory. That’s a good sign a product exists for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can get it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data, we label it “Availability likely” instead.

What does a patent or protection date mean here?

It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Purple Book for a patent or exclusivity on the reference biologic. It can affect when a biosimilar becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed launch date. Settlements and licenses can move the real date earlier or later.

Built from the FDA Purple Book Patent List (patents the reference-product sponsor has publicly listed under the BPCIA) plus reference-product exclusivity. Biosimilars cannot launch until these clear; patent litigation and settlements can shift the real date. Biologics have no small-molecule generics — competition comes from FDA-licensed biosimilars, not the Orange Book.

Where does this data come from?

Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Purple Book (biologics), refreshed from public FDA data. Biosimilar launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 57894-0503-01, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.

💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.

📅 Q1 2025 – Q4 2025 · 4 quarters of data

ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.

Prescriptions last 4 qtrs

24.8K

Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs

367.9K

Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs

$194.99M

Avg / prescription

$7,847.74

Avg / unit

$529.94

Latest quarter Q4 2025

4.8KRx

Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ

37% FFS 63% MCO

Fee-for-service · 9,207 Rx Managed care · 15,639 Rx

State Medicaid map

Units reimbursed · per 100k residents

2.9579

gray = no data reported ⓘ

Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.

Tap or hover a state

…for its Medicaid breakdown

🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents

1 New Mexico 579 /100k

2 D.C. 495 /100k

3 Delaware 420 /100k

4 Massachusetts 333 /100k

5 Virginia 213 /100k

6 Nevada 210 /100k

7 Maryland 201 /100k

8 Indiana 200 /100k

National units — by quarter

💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Darzalex Faspro — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.

⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Darzalex Faspro. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.

Period

Total Part D spend

$63.31M

Claims incl. refills

4.1K

Beneficiaries

1.6K

Spend / beneficiary

$38,489.02

Spend / claim

$15,345.24

Trend by period

💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🛡

This drug has a REMS. A Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategy is an FDA-required safety program. It may require enrollment, counseling, or monitoring to manage a serious risk. See the boxed warning & full label below, and REMS@FDA ↗.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Darzalex Faspro (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Fatigue218

Rash151

Diarrhoea136

Nausea113

Dyspnoea100

Neuropathy Peripheral99

Plasma Cell Myeloma87

Age at onset

Adult432

Elderly1,017

Reporter sex

Male · 51%

Female · 49%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization423

Life-threatening43

Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year

Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).

Where does this data come from?

Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDC	Description	Marketing start	Status
57894-0503-01 You're viewing this	1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BOX (57894-503-01) / 15 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE	2020-05-01	Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product

What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand

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Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?

The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.

Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?

Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 57894-503-01, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 57894-0503-01, written without dashes as 57894050301. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.

What do the three segments of this NDC mean?

In 57894-0503-01, the first segment (57894) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Janssen Biotech, Inc.; the middle segment (0503) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.

Is this package still being marketed?

Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Janssen Biotech, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.

Who lists this product with the FDA?

Janssen Biotech, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.

Do I need a prescription for this product?

This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.

Does this product have a billing J-code?

Yes — this NDC cross-references HCPCS code J9144 for medical-claim billing (typically used when a product is administered in a clinical setting rather than dispensed at a retail pharmacy). See the Billing section on this page.

This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.

Where does this data come from?

Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.

🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients

🎯 Indications and Usage ~3 min read ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DARZALEX FASPRO is a combination of daratumumab, a CD38-directed cytolytic antibody, and hyaluronidase, an endoglycosidase, indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for induction and consolidation in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant multiple myeloma in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant and in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior therapy multiple myeloma in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior line of therapy including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor multiple myeloma in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior lines of therapy multiple myeloma as monotherapy, in patients who have received at least three prior lines of therapy including a proteasome inhibitor (PI) and an immunomodulatory agent or who are double-refractory to a PI and an immunomodulatory agent high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma as monotherapy light chain (AL) amyloidosis in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients.

Limitations of Use: DARZALEX FASPRO is not indicated and is not recommended for the treatment of patients with light chain (AL) amyloidosis who have NYHA Class IIIB or Class IV cardiac disease or Mayo Stage IIIB outside of controlled clinical trials ( 1.3 )

1.1Multiple Myeloma DARZALEX FASPRO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with [see Clinical Studies (14) ] : multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for induction and consolidation in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. multiple myeloma in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant and in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy. multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior therapy. multiple myeloma in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior line of therapy including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor. multiple myeloma in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior lines of therapy. multiple myeloma as monotherapy, in patients who have received at least three prior lines of therapy including a proteasome inhibitor (PI) and an immunomodulatory a…

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For subcutaneous use only. Pre-medicate with a corticosteroid, acetaminophen and a histamine-1 receptor antagonist. ( 2.6 ) The recommended dosage of DARZALEX FASPRO is (1,800 mg daratumumab and 30,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously into the abdomen over approximately 3 to 5 minutes according to recommended schedule. ( 2.2 , 2.3 , 2.4 ) Administer post-medications as recommended. ( 2.6 )

2.1Important Dosing Information DARZALEX FASPRO is for subcutaneous use only. Administer medications before and after administration of DARZALEX FASPRO to minimize administration-related reactions [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ] . Type and screen patients prior to starting DARZALEX FASPRO.

2.2Recommended Dosage for Multiple Myeloma The recommended dose of DARZALEX FASPRO is 1,800 mg/30,000 units (1,800 mg daratumumab and 30,000 units hyaluronidase) administered subcutaneously over approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Tables 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 provide the recommended dosing schedule when DARZALEX FASPRO is administered as monotherapy or as part of a combination therapy. Monotherapy and In Combination with Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone (DARZALEX FASPRO-Rd), Pomalidomide and Dexamethasone (DARZALEX FASPRO-Pd) or Carfilzomib and Dexamethasone (DARZALEX FASPRO-Kd) Use the dosing schedule provided in Table 1 when DARZALEX FASPRO is administered: in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone (4-week cycle) OR in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone (4-week cycle) OR in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone (4-week cycle) OR as monotherapy.

Table 1: DARZALEX FASPRO dosing schedule in combination with lenalidomide, pomalidomide or carfilzomib and dexamethasone (4-week cycle) and for monotherapy Weeks Schedule Weeks 1 to 8 weekly (total of 8 doses) Weeks 9 to 24 First dose of the every-2-week dosing schedule is given at Week 9 every two weeks (total of 8 doses) Week 25 onwards until disease progression First dose of the every-4-week dosing schedule is given at Week 25 every four weeks When DARZALEX FASPRO is administered as part of a combination therapy, see Clinical Studies (14.2) and the prescribing information for dosage recommendations for the other drugs.

In Combination with Bortezomib, Melphalan and Prednisone (DARZALEX FASPRO-VMP) Use the dosing schedule provided in Table 2 when DARZALEX FASPRO is administered in combination with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone (6-week cycle). Table 2: DARZALEX FASPRO dosing schedule in combination with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone (6-week cycle) Weeks Schedule Weeks 1 to 6 weekly (total of 6 doses) Weeks 7 to 54 First dose of the every-3-week dosing schedule is given at Week 7 every three weeks (total of 16 doses) Week 55 onwards until disease progression First dose of the every-4-week dosing schedule is given at Week 55 every four weeks When DARZALEX FASPRO is administered as part of a combination therapy, see Clinical Studies (14.1) and the prescribing information for dosage recommendations for the other drugs.

In Combination with Bortezomib, Thalidomide, and Dexamethasone (DARZALEX FASPRO-VTd) Use the dosing schedule in Table 3 when DARZALEX FASPRO is administered in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone (4-week cycle). Table 3: DARZALEX FASPRO dosing schedule in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide and dexamethasone (4-week cycle) Treatment phase Weeks Schedule Induction Weeks 1 to 8 weekly (total of 8 doses) Weeks 9 to 16 First dose of the every-2-week dosing schedule is given at Week 9 every two weeks (total of 4 doses) Stop for high dose chemotherapy and ASCT Consolidation Weeks 1 to 8 First dose of the every-2-week dosing schedule is given at Week 1 upon re-initiation of treatment following ASCT every two weeks (total of 4 doses) When DARZALEX FASPRO is administered as part of a combination therapy, see the prescribing information for dosage recommendations for the other drugs.

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: 1,800 mg daratumumab and 30,000 units hyaluronidase per 15 mL (120 mg and 2,000 units/mL) colorless to yellow and clear to opalescent solution in a single-dose vial. Injection : 1,800 mg daratumumab and 30,000 units hyaluronidase per 15 mL (120 mg and 2,000 units/mL) solution in a single-dose vial ( 3 )

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS DARZALEX FASPRO is contraindicated in patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity to daratumumab, hyaluronidase or any of the components of the formulation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. Patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity to daratumumab, hyaluronidase or any of the components of the formulation. ( 4 )

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity and Other Administration Reactions : Permanently discontinue DARZALEX FASPRO for life-threatening reactions. ( 5.1 ) Cardiac Toxicity in Patients with Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis : Monitor patients with cardiac involvement more frequently for cardiac adverse reactions and administer supportive care as appropriate. ( 5.2 ) Infections : DARZALEX FASPRO can cause serious and fatal infections.

Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection and treat appropriately. ( 5.3 ) Neutropenia : Monitor complete blood cell counts periodically during treatment. Monitor patients with neutropenia for signs of infection.

Consider withholding DARZALEX FASPRO to allow recovery of neutrophils. ( 5.4 ) Thrombocytopenia : Monitor complete blood cell counts periodically during treatment. Consider withholding DARZALEX FASPRO to allow recovery of platelets.

( 5.5 ) Embryo-Fetal Toxicity : Can cause fetal harm. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus and advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception. ( 5.6 , 8.1 , 8.3 ) Interference with cross-matching and red blood cell antibody screening : Type and screen patients prior to starting treatment.

Inform blood banks that a patient has received DARZALEX FASPRO. ( 5.7 , 7.1 )

5.1Hypersensitivity and Other Administration Reactions Both systemic administration-related reactions, including severe or life-threatening reactions, and local injection-site reactions can occur with DARZALEX FASPRO. Fatal reactions have been reported with daratumumab-containing products, including DARZALEX FASPRO [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Systemic Reactions In a pooled safety population of 1446 patients with multiple myeloma (N=1253) or light chain (AL) amyloidosis (N=193) who received DARZALEX FASPRO as monotherapy or as part of a combination therapy, 7% of patients experienced a systemic administration-related reaction (Grade 2: 3%, Grade 3: 0.8%, Grade 4: 0.1%).

In patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma (N=193), systemic administration-related reactions occurred in 17% of patients in AQUILA (Grade 2: 7%, Grade 3: 1%). In all patients (N=1639), systemic administration-related reactions occurred in 7% of patients with the first injection, 0.5% with the second injection, and cumulatively 1% with subsequent injections. The median time to onset was 3.2 hours (range: 4 minutes to 3.5 days).

Of the 283 systemic administration-related reactions that occurred in 135 patients, 240 (85%) occurred on the day of DARZALEX FASPRO administration. Delayed systemic administration-related reactions have occurred in 1% of the patients. Severe reactions include hypoxia, dyspnea, hypertension, and tachycardia, and ocular adverse reactions, including choroidal effusion, acute myopia, and acute angle closure glaucoma.

Other signs and symptoms of systemic administration-related reactions may include respiratory symptoms, such as bronchospasm, nasal congestion, cough, throat irritation, allergic rhinitis, and wheezing, as well as anaphylactic reaction, pyrexia, chest pain, pruritus, chills, vomiting, nausea, hypotension, and blurred vision. Pre-medicate patients with histamine-1 receptor antagonist, acetaminophen and corticosteroids [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ] . Monitor patients for systemic administration-related reactions, especially following the first and second injections.

For anaphylactic reaction or life-threatening (Grade 4) administration-related reactions, immediately and permanently discontinue DARZALEX FASPRO. Consider administering corticosteroids and other medications after the administration of DARZALEX FASPRO depending on dosing regimen and medical history to minimize the risk of delayed (defined as occurring the day after administration) systemic administration-related reactions [see Dosage and Administration (2.6) ] . Ocular adverse reactions, including acute myopia and narrowing of the anterior chamber angle due to c…

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity and Other Administration Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Cardiac Toxicity in Patients with Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] .

Neutropenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Thrombocytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma eligible for autologous stem cell transplant who received DARZALEX FASPRO-VRd are peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, upper respiratory infection, constipation, musculoskeletal pain, insomnia, rash, diarrhea, edema, and pyrexia.

( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who were ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant who received DARZALEX FASPRO-VRd are upper respiratory tract infection, sensory neuropathy, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, edema, rash, motor dysfunction, COVID-19, constipation, sleep disorder, cough, pneumonia, renal impairment, dizziness, nausea, urinary tract infection, pyrexia, abdominal pain, dyspnea, decreased appetite, and bruising. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reaction (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who received DARZALEX FASPRO monotherapy is upper respiratory tract infection.

( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who received DARZALEX FASPRO-VMP are upper respiratory tract infection, constipation, nausea, fatigue, pyrexia, peripheral sensory neuropathy, diarrhea, cough, insomnia, vomiting, and back pain. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who received DARZALEX FASPRO-Rd are fatigue, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, muscle spasms, constipation, pyrexia, pneumonia, and dyspnea. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who received DARZALEX FASPRO-Pd are fatigue, pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infection, and diarrhea.

( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who received DARZALEX FASPRO-Kd are upper respiratory tract infection, fatigue, insomnia, hypertension, diarrhea, cough, dyspnea, headache, pyrexia, nausea, and edema peripheral. ( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma who received DARZALEX FASPRO monotherapy are upper respiratory tract infection, musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, diarrhea, rash, sleep disorder, sensory neuropathy, and injection site reactions.

( 6.1 ) The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with light chain (AL) amyloidosis are upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, peripheral edema, constipation, fatigue, peripheral sensory neuropathy, nausea, insomnia, dyspnea, and cough. ( 6.1 ) The most common (≥40%) hematology laboratory abnormalities with DARZALEX FASPRO are decreased leukocytes, decreased lymphocytes, decreased neutrophils, decreased platelets, and decreased hemoglobin. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Janssen Biotech, Inc. at 1-800-526-7736 (1-800-JANSSEN) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Eligible for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant In Combination with Bortezomib, Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone The safety of DARZALEX FASPRO in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (n=351) from the start of induction to the end of consolidation compared to bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (VRd) (n=347) was evaluated in PERSEUS [see C…

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1Effects of Daratumumab on Laboratory Tests Interference with Indirect Antiglobulin Tests (Indirect Coombs Test) Daratumumab binds to CD38 on RBCs and interferes with compatibility testing, including antibody screening and cross matching. Daratumumab interference mitigation methods include treating reagent RBCs with dithiothreitol (DTT) to disrupt daratumumab binding [see References (15) ] or genotyping. Since the Kell blood group system is also sensitive to DTT treatment, supply K-negative units after ruling out or identifying alloantibodies using DTT-treated RBCs.

If an emergency transfusion is required, administer non-cross-matched ABO/RhD-compatible RBCs per local blood bank practices. Interference with Serum Protein Electrophoresis and Immunofixation Tests Daratumumab may be detected on serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) and immunofixation (IFE) assays used for monitoring disease monoclonal immunoglobulins (M protein). False positive SPE and IFE assay results may occur for patients with IgG kappa myeloma protein impacting initial assessment of complete responses by International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) criteria.

In DARZALEX FASPRO-treated patients with persistent very good partial response, where daratumumab interference is suspected, consider using a FDA-approved daratumumab-specific IFE assay to distinguish daratumumab from any remaining endogenous M protein in the patient's serum, to facilitate determination of a complete response.

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary DARZALEX FASPRO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. The assessment of associated risks with daratumumab products is based on the mechanism of action and data from target antigen CD38 knockout animal models (see Data ) . There are no available data on the use of DARZALEX FASPRO in pregnant women to evaluate drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. The combination of DARZALEX FASPRO and lenalidomide, thalidomide or pomalidomide is contraindicated in pregnant women, because lenalidomide, thalidomide and pomalidomide may cause birth defects and death of the unborn child.

Lenalidomide, thalidomide and pomalidomide are only available through a REMS program. Refer to the lenalidomide, thalidomide or pomalidomide prescribing information on use during pregnancy. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibodies are transferred across the placenta.

Based on its mechanism of action, DARZALEX FASPRO may cause depletion of fetal CD38 positive immune cells and decreased bone density. Defer administering live vaccines to neonates and infants exposed to daratumumab in utero until a hematology evaluation is completed. Data Animal Data DARZALEX FASPRO for subcutaneous injection contains daratumumab and hyaluronidase .

Mice that were genetically modified to eliminate all CD38 expression (CD38 knockout mice) had reduced bone density at birth that recovered by 5 months of age. Data from studies using CD38 knockout animal models also suggest the involvement of CD38 in the regulation of humoral immune responses (mice), feto-maternal immune tolerance (mice), and early embryonic development (frogs). No systemic exposure of hyaluronidase was detected in monkeys given 220,000 U/kg subcutaneously (440 times higher than the human dose) and there were no effects on embryo-fetal development in pregnant mice given 360,000 U/kg hyaluronidase subcutaneously daily during organogenesis, which is 720 times higher than the human dose.

There were no effects on pre- and post-natal development through sexual maturity in offspring of mice treated daily from implantation through lactation with 1,100,000 U/kg hyaluronidase subcutaneously, which is 2,200 times higher than the human doses.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There is no data on the presence of daratumumab and hyaluronidase in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child, or the effects on milk production. Maternal immunoglobulin G is known to be present in human milk. Published data suggest that antibodies in breast milk do not enter the neonatal and infant circulations in substantial amounts.

Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed child when DARZALEX FASPRO is administered with lenalidomide, thalidomide or pomalidomide, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with DARZALEX FASPRO. Refer to lenalidomide, thalidomide or pomalidomide prescribing information for additional information. Data Animal Data No systemic exposure of hyaluronidase was detected in monkeys given 220,000 U/kg subcutaneously (440 times higher than the human dose) and there were no effects on post-natal development through sexual maturity in offspring of mice treated daily during lactation with 1,100,000 U/kg hyaluronidase subcutaneously, which is 2,200 times higher than the human doses.

8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential DARZALEX FASPRO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Pregnancy Testing With the combination of DARZALEX FASPRO with lenalidomide, thalidomide or pomalidomide, refer to the lenalidomide, thalidom…

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8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary DARZALEX FASPRO can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. The assessment of associated risks with daratumumab products is based on the mechanism of action and data from target antigen CD38 knockout animal models (see Data ) . There are no available data on the use of DARZALEX FASPRO in pregnant women to evaluate drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. The combination of DARZALEX FASPRO and lenalidomide, thalidomide or pomalidomide is contraindicated in pregnant women, because lenalidomide, thalidomide and pomalidomide may cause birth defects and death of the unborn child.

Lenalidomide, thalidomide and pomalidomide are only available through a REMS program. Refer to the lenalidomide, thalidomide or pomalidomide prescribing information on use during pregnancy. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibodies are transferred across the placenta.

Based on its mechanism of action, DARZALEX FASPRO may cause depletion of fetal CD38 positive immune cells and decreased bone density. Defer administering live vaccines to neonates and infants exposed to daratumumab in utero until a hematology evaluation is completed. Data Animal Data DARZALEX FASPRO for subcutaneous injection contains daratumumab and hyaluronidase .

Mice that were genetically modified to eliminate all CD38 expression (CD38 knockout mice) had reduced bone density at birth that recovered by 5 months of age. Data from studies using CD38 knockout animal models also suggest the involvement of CD38 in the regulation of humoral immune responses (mice), feto-maternal immune tolerance (mice), and early embryonic development (frogs). No systemic exposure of hyaluronidase was detected in monkeys given 220,000 U/kg subcutaneously (440 times higher than the human dose) and there were no effects on embryo-fetal development in pregnant mice given 360,000 U/kg hyaluronidase subcutaneously daily during organogenesis, which is 720 times higher than the human dose.

There were no effects on pre- and post-natal development through sexual maturity in offspring of mice treated daily from implantation through lactation with 1,100,000 U/kg hyaluronidase subcutaneously, which is 2,200 times higher than the human doses.

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8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of DARZALEX FASPRO in pediatric patients have not been established.

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8.5Geriatric Use Of the 291 patients who received DARZALEX FASPRO as monotherapy for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma, 37% were 65 to <75 years of age, and 19% were 75 years of age and older. No overall differences in effectiveness of DARZALEX FASPRO have been observed between patients ≥65 years of age and younger patients . Adverse reactions that occurred at a higher frequency (≥5% difference) in patients ≥65 years of age included upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, dizziness, cough, dyspnea, diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, and peripheral edema.

Serious adverse reactions that occurred at a higher frequency (≥2% difference) in patients ≥65 years of age included pneumonia. Of the 214 patients who received DARZALEX FASPRO as combination therapy with pomalidomide and dexamethasone or DARZALEX FASPRO as combination therapy with lenalidomide and low-dose dexamethasone for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma, 43% were 65 to <75 years of age, and 18% were 75 years of age and older. No overall differences in effectiveness were observed between patients ≥65 years (n=131) and <65 years (n=85).

Adverse reactions occurring at a higher frequency (≥5% difference) in patients ≥65 years of age included fatigue, pyrexia, peripheral edema, urinary tract infection, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, dyspnea, cough, and hyperglycemia. Serious adverse reactions occurring at a higher frequency (≥2% difference) in patients ≥65 years of age included neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, diarrhea, anemia, COVID-19, ischemic colitis, deep vein thrombosis, general physical health deterioration, pulmonary embolism, and urinary tract infection.

Of the 355 patients who were newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma and eligible for ASCT who received DARZALEX FASPRO as combination therapy with bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone during induction and consolidation in the clinical trial, 74% were <65 years of age, and 26% were 65 to 70 years of age. The clinical trial did not enroll patients older than 70 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . No overall differences in effectiveness of DARZALEX FASPRO in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone were observed between patients <65 years of age compared to patients 65 to 70 years of age.

Adverse reactions that occurred at a higher frequency (≥5% difference) in patients 65 to 70 years of age included constipation, hemorrhoids, nausea, injection site erythema, bronchitis, nasopharyngitis, back pain, myalgia, pain in extremity, dysgeusia, peripheral motor neuropathy, and insomnia. Serious adverse reactions that occurred at a higher frequency (≥2% difference) in patients 65 to 70 years of age included febrile bone marrow aplasia, atrial fibrillation, pyrexia, and orthostatic hypotension. Of the 197 patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma in CEPHEUS who received DARZALEX FASPRO as combination therapy with bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone, 61% were 65 to <75 years of age, and 21% were 75 years of age and older.

The clinical trial did not enroll patients over age 80 [see Clinical Studies (14.1) ] . No overall differences in effectiveness of DARZALEX FASPRO in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone were observed between younger patients and patients ≥75 years. Adverse reactions occurring at a higher frequency (≥5% difference) in patients ≥75 years of age included sensory neuropathy, diarrhea, fatigue, constipation, renal impairment, dizziness, pyrexia, rash, dyspnea, fracture, arrhythmia, decreased appetite, urinary tract infection, injection site reaction, encephalopathy, vomiting, taste disorder, and herpes.

Serious adverse reactions occurring at a higher frequency (≥5% difference) in patients ≥75 years of age included urinary tract infection, upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, and encephalopathy. Of the 193 patients who received DARZALEX FASPRO as monotherapy for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, 35% (n=67) were…

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action CD38 is a transmembrane glycoprotein (48 kDa) expressed on the surface of hematopoietic cells, including clonal plasma cells in multiple myeloma and light chain (AL) amyloidosis, as well as other cell types. Surface CD38 has multiple functions, including receptor mediated adhesion, signaling, and modulation of cyclase and hydrolase activity. Daratumumab is an IgG1κ human monoclonal antibody (mAb) that binds to CD38 and inhibits the growth of CD38 expressing tumor cells by inducing apoptosis directly through Fc mediated cross linking as well as by immune-mediated tumor cell lysis through complement dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), antibody dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) and antibody dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP).

A subset of myeloid derived suppressor cells (CD38+MDSCs), regulatory T cells (CD38+T regs ) and B cells (CD38+B regs ) are decreased by daratumumab. Hyaluronan is a polysaccharide found in the extracellular matrix of the subcutaneous tissue. It is depolymerized by the naturally occurring enzyme hyaluronidase.

Unlike the stable structural components of the interstitial matrix, hyaluronan has a half-life of approximately 0.5 days. Hyaluronidase increases permeability of the subcutaneous tissue by depolymerizing hyaluronan. In the doses administered, hyaluronidase in DARZALEX FASPRO acts locally.

The effects of hyaluronidase are reversible and permeability of the subcutaneous tissue is restored within 24 to 48 hours.

12.2Pharmacodynamics NK cells express CD38 and are susceptible to daratumumab mediated cell lysis. Decreases in absolute counts and percentages of total NK cells (CD16+CD56+) and activated (CD16+CD56 dim ) NK cells in peripheral whole blood and bone marrow were observed with DARZALEX FASPRO treatment. Cardiac Electrophysiology DARZALEX FASPRO as a large protein has a low likelihood of direct ion channel interactions.

There is no evidence from non-clinical or clinical data to suggest that DARZALEX FASPRO has the potential to delay ventricular repolarization. Exposure-Response Relationship The exposure-response relationship and time course of pharmacodynamics of DARZALEX FASPRO have not been fully characterized.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Following the recommended dose of DARZALEX FASPRO 1,800 mg/30,000 units subcutaneously once weekly for 8 weeks, daratumumab peak concentration (C max ) increased 4.8-fold and area under the curve (AUC 0–7 days ) increased 5.4-fold from the 1 st dose to the 8 th dose as monotherapy. Maximum trough concentrations for DARZALEX FASPRO are typically observed at the end of the weekly dosing regimens for both monotherapy and combination therapies. The mean ± standard deviation (SD) maximum trough serum concentration (C trough ) after the 8 th dose was 593 ± 306 µg/mL when DARZALEX FASPRO was administered as monotherapy in patients with multiple myeloma, 654 ± 243 µg/mL when DARZALEX FASPRO was administered as monotherapy in patients with smoldering multiple myeloma, and 537 ± 277 µg/mL, 526 ± 226 µg/mL, 756 ± 276 µg/mL, and 526 ± 209 µg/mL when DARZALEX FASPRO was administered as combination with Pd, Rd, Kd, and VRd in the PERSEUS trial, respectively.

The observed mean ± SD maximum C trough after the 6 th dose was 407 ± 183 µg/mL when DARZALEX FASPRO was administered as combination with VRd in the CEPHEUS trial. Table 27 lists the observed mean (±SD) maximum trough concentrations (C trough ) after the 8 th dose, simulated median (5 th –95 th percentiles) maximum C trough after the 8 th dose, simulated median (5 th –95 th percentiles) C max after the 8 th dose, and simulated median (5 th –95 th percentiles) area under the curve (AUC 0–7day ) after the 8 th dose following DARZALEX FASPRO 1,800 mg/30,000 units administered subcutaneously or daratumumab 16 mg/kg administered intravenously in patients with multiple myeloma, smoldering multiple myeloma or light chain (AL) amyloidosis.

Daratumumab exposures were similar betwe…

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12.1Mechanism of Action CD38 is a transmembrane glycoprotein (48 kDa) expressed on the surface of hematopoietic cells, including clonal plasma cells in multiple myeloma and light chain (AL) amyloidosis, as well as other cell types. Surface CD38 has multiple functions, including receptor mediated adhesion, signaling, and modulation of cyclase and hydrolase activity. Daratumumab is an IgG1κ human monoclonal antibody (mAb) that binds to CD38 and inhibits the growth of CD38 expressing tumor cells by inducing apoptosis directly through Fc mediated cross linking as well as by immune-mediated tumor cell lysis through complement dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), antibody dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) and antibody dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP).

A subset of myeloid derived suppressor cells (CD38+MDSCs), regulatory T cells (CD38+T regs ) and B cells (CD38+B regs ) are decreased by daratumumab. Hyaluronan is a polysaccharide found in the extracellular matrix of the subcutaneous tissue. It is depolymerized by the naturally occurring enzyme hyaluronidase.

Unlike the stable structural components of the interstitial matrix, hyaluronan has a half-life of approximately 0.5 days. Hyaluronidase increases permeability of the subcutaneous tissue by depolymerizing hyaluronan. In the doses administered, hyaluronidase in DARZALEX FASPRO acts locally.

The effects of hyaluronidase are reversible and permeability of the subcutaneous tissue is restored within 24 to 48 hours.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING DARZALEX FASPRO ® (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to yellow, and clear to opalescent solution for subcutaneous use supplied as individually packaged single-dose vials providing 1,800 mg of daratumumab and 30,000 units of hyaluronidase per 15 mL (NDC 57894-503-01). Store DARZALEX FASPRO vials in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze or shake.

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Store DARZALEX FASPRO vials in a refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) in the original carton to protect from light. Do not freeze or shake.

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11 DESCRIPTION Daratumumab is an immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1κ) human monoclonal antibody that binds to the CD38 antigen. Daratumumab is produced in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells using recombinant DNA technology. The molecular weight of daratumumab is approximately 148 kDa.

Hyaluronidase (recombinant human) is an endoglycosidase used to increase the dispersion and absorption of co-administered drugs when administered subcutaneously. It is a glycosylated single-chain protein produced by Chinese Hamster Ovary cells containing a DNA plasmid encoding for a soluble fragment of human hyaluronidase (PH20). Hyaluronidase (recombinant human) has a molecular weight of approximately 61 kDa.

DARZALEX FASPRO ® (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) injection is a sterile, preservative-free, colorless to yellow, and clear to opalescent solution supplied in a single-dose vial for subcutaneous administration. Each DARZALEX FASPRO 15 mL single-dose vial contains 1,800 mg of daratumumab and 30,000 units of hyaluronidase, L-histidine (4.9 mg), L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate (18.4 mg), L-methionine (13.5 mg), polysorbate 20 (6 mg), sorbitol (735.1 mg), and Water for Injection, USP.

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Hypersensitivity and Other Administration Reactions Advise patients to seek immediate medical attention for any of the following signs and symptoms of systemic administration-related reactions: itchy, runny or blocked nose; chills, nausea, throat irritation, cough, headache, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, and blurred vision [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Cardiac Toxicity in Patients with Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis Advise patients to immediately contact their healthcare provider if they have signs or symptoms of cardiac adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .

Infections Inform patients about the risk of developing infections during DARZALEX FASPRO treatment, and to report immediately any fever or symptoms of infection to their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Neutropenia Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they have a fever [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Thrombocytopenia Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they have bruising or bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] .

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity Advise pregnant women of the potential hazard to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to inform their healthcare provider of a known or suspected pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) , Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3) ] . Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with DARZALEX FASPRO and for 3 months after the last dose [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3) ] .

Advise patients that lenalidomide, thalidomide and pomalidomide have the potential to cause fetal harm and have specific requirements regarding contraception, pregnancy testing, blood and sperm donation, and transmission in sperm. Lenalidomide, thalidomide and pomalidomide are only available through a REMS program [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3) ] . Interference with Laboratory Tests Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider, including personnel at blood transfusion centers, that they are taking DARZALEX FASPRO, in the event of a planned transfusion [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] .

Advise patients that DARZALEX FASPRO can affect the results of some tests used to determine complete response in some patients and additional tests may be needed to evaluate response [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] . Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Reactivation Advise patients to inform healthcare providers if they have ever had or might have a hepatitis B infection and that DARZALEX FASPRO could cause hepatitis B virus to become active again [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] .

Glossary — plain-language definitions of medical terms used in this label:

contraindicated: Should not be used in that situation, because the risk is considered too high.

abdominal pain: Pain, cramping, or discomfort felt anywhere in the belly area.

Absorption: How a medicine moves from where it is taken, such as the stomach or gut, into the bloodstream.

adverse reaction: An unwanted or harmful effect that a medicine causes in the body.

Adverse Reactions: Unwanted or harmful effects that people experienced while taking a medicine, listed on its official label.

anemia: A low level of red blood cells or the oxygen-carrying protein inside them, which can cause tiredness, weakness, and paleness.

animal reproduction studies: Tests in pregnant animals used to check whether a medicine might harm a developing baby.

antagonist: A substance that blocks a target in the body so a natural signal or another medicine cannot produce its usual effect.

arrhythmia: A heartbeat that is too fast, too slow, or irregular instead of steady.

atrial fibrillation: An irregular, often fast heart rhythm coming from the heart's upper chambers, which can raise the risk of blood clots.

AUC: A measure of total drug exposure over time, showing how much medicine the blood is exposed to overall.

bronchospasm: A sudden tightening of the muscles around the airways in the lungs that narrows them and makes breathing harder.

Clinical Pharmacology: The label section explaining how a medicine works in the body and how the body processes it.

Clinical Studies: The label section summarizing the research trials used to show that a medicine works and is acceptably safe.

colitis: Swelling and irritation of the inner lining of the large intestine, or colon.

constipation: Having bowel movements less often than usual, or passing stools that are hard, dry, and difficult to move.

contraception: Methods used to prevent pregnancy, such as birth control pills, condoms, or an intrauterine device.

Contraindications: A list of situations or health conditions in which a medicine should not be used because the chance of harm is too high.

deep vein thrombosis: A blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg, causing swelling and pain.

diarrhea: Loose, watery bowel movements that happen more often than normal.

Dosage and Administration: The label section explaining how much of a medicine to use and how to take or give it.

Drug Interactions: The label section listing other medicines, foods, or substances that can change how a medicine works or raise the chance of side effects.

dysgeusia: A changed or unpleasant sense of taste, such as a metallic taste.

dyspnea: The medical word for shortness of breath, or the feeling that you cannot get enough air.

edema: Swelling caused by extra fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

embolism: A blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other material that has traveled from elsewhere in the body.

embryo-fetal toxicity: Harm to a developing baby in the womb, such as birth defects, slowed growth, or loss of the pregnancy.

encephalopathy: Any condition that affects how the brain works, causing confusion, memory problems, or changes in alertness.

erythema: Redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow, often from irritation or inflammation.

estimated background risk: The normal chance that any pregnancy will have a birth defect or problem, even without taking any medicine.

febrile: Having a fever, or relating to a fever.

fetal harm: Injury or damage to a developing baby while it is growing inside the womb.

glaucoma: An eye condition, often linked to high pressure inside the eye, that can slowly damage vision.

Half-life: The time it takes for the amount of medicine in the blood to drop by half.

hemoglobin: The iron-containing protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.

hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by infections, alcohol, or certain medicines.

How Supplied/Storage and Handling: The label section describing the forms and strengths a medicine comes in and how to store it properly.

hyperglycemia: High blood sugar, meaning there is more glucose (sugar) in the blood than normal.

hypersensitivity: An overreaction of the body's defense system to a substance, causing symptoms such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.

hypertension: Blood pressure that stays higher than normal, commonly called high blood pressure.

hypotension: Blood pressure that is lower than normal, which can cause dizziness or fainting.

hypoxia: A condition in which the body's tissues do not get enough oxygen.

in utero: Inside the womb, describing a baby before it is born.

Indications and Usage: The label section stating which medical conditions the FDA has officially approved the medicine to treat, prevent, or manage.

inhibitor: A substance that blocks an enzyme or transporter, which can raise the levels of drugs it normally handles.

injection site reaction: Redness, swelling, pain, or itching in the spot where a shot was given.

insomnia: Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep.

lactation: The making and release of milk from a mother's breasts after giving birth.

Mechanism of Action: How a medicine produces its effect in the body, described at the level of cells or body chemistry.

monotherapy: Treatment using a single medicine by itself.

myalgia: Muscle pain or aching.

nasopharyngitis: Inflammation of the nose and throat, commonly known as the common cold.

NDC: A unique number that identifies a specific medicine, its maker, strength, and package size.

neonatal: Relating to a newborn baby during its first four weeks of life.

neutropenia: A low level of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that fights infection, which can make it easier to catch infections.

organogenesis: The early stage of pregnancy when the developing baby's organs are first forming.

orthostatic hypotension: A drop in blood pressure when you stand up from sitting or lying down, which can cause brief dizziness.

Patient Counseling Information: The label section telling health professionals what to explain to patients about using a medicine safely.

peripheral edema: Swelling, usually in the feet, ankles, or legs, caused by extra fluid building up in the tissues.

peripheral neuropathy: Damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, often causing numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and feet.

Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body takes in a medicine, spreads it around, breaks it down, and removes it over time.

Prescribing Information: The official, detailed document approved by the FDA that tells health professionals how to use a prescription medicine.

pruritus: Itching of the skin.

pulmonary embolism: A blood clot that has traveled to the lungs and blocks blood flow there, which can make breathing hard.

pyrexia: A raised body temperature; a fever.

reactivation: When a germ that has been quiet in the body for a long time becomes active again and causes an infection.

receptor: A special docking spot on a cell that a medicine or natural body chemical attaches to in order to trigger an effect.

refractory: Describing a disease that does not respond to, or improve with, treatment.

REMS: A special FDA-required safety program that manages a serious risk, sometimes adding extra steps for patients, pharmacists, or prescribers.

renal impairment: Reduced kidney function, meaning the kidneys do not filter waste and fluid from the blood as well as normal.

reproductive potential: The ability to have children, meaning a person who could become pregnant or could father a child.

single-dose vial: A small container holding one dose of medicine, meant to be used once and then thrown away.

subcutaneous: An injection placed into the fatty layer just under the skin; often written as subcut or SC.

tachycardia: A faster-than-normal heart rate, usually over 100 beats per minute.

thrombocytopenia: A low level of platelets, the blood cells that help form clots, which can lead to easier bruising or bleeding.

thrombosis: The forming of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, which can block normal blood flow.

tolerance: When the body gets used to a medicine over time, so a larger dose is needed to get the same effect.

trough: The lowest level a medicine reaches in the blood, just before the next dose is due.

upper respiratory tract infection: An infection of the nose, sinuses, or throat, such as the common cold.

Use in Specific Populations: The label section describing how a medicine affects particular groups, such as pregnant people, children, or older adults.

Warnings and Precautions: The label section describing serious risks to know about and safety steps to follow while using a medicine.

wheezing: A high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, usually when the airways are narrowed.

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