Pfizer’s TALZENNA® in Combination with XTANDI® Prolongs Overall Survival in Phase 3 TALAPRO-2 Trial
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced positive topline results from the final overall survival (OS) analysis of the TALAPRO-2 study. The study evaluated TALZENNA® (talazoparib), an oral PARP inhibitor, in combination with XTANDI® (enzalutamide), an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor, in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
Results showed a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in OS for all patients and those with homologous recombination repair (HRR) gene-mutated mCRPC, compared to XTANDI alone. This makes TALZENNA plus XTANDI the first and only PARP inhibitor-ARPI combination to significantly improve survival in mCRPC patients, regardless of mutation status.
The safety profile was consistent with known profiles of each medicine. Detailed results will be presented at an upcoming medical congress and shared with global health authorities for potential label updates.
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) ha annunciato risultati positivi preliminari dall'analisi finale della sopravvivenza globale (OS) dello studio TALAPRO-2. Lo studio ha valutato TALZENNA® (talazoparib), un inibitore orale della PARP, in combinazione con XTANDI® (enzalutamide), un inibitore della via del recettore androgenico, in pazienti con cancro prostatico metastatico resistente alla castrazione (mCRPC).
I risultati hanno mostrato un miglioramento statisticamente significativo e clinicamente rilevante nella sopravvivenza globale per tutti i pazienti e per quelli con mCRPC mutato nei geni di riparazione della ricombinazione omologa (HRR), rispetto a XTANDI da solo. Questo rende TALZENNA più XTANDI la prima e unica combinazione di inibitore PARP-ARPI a migliorare significativamente la sopravvivenza nei pazienti con mCRPC, indipendentemente dallo stato delle mutazioni.
Il profilo di sicurezza è stato coerente con i profili noti di ciascun farmaco. I risultati dettagliati saranno presentati a un prossimo congresso medico e condivisi con le autorità sanitarie globali per potenziali aggiornamenti dell'etichetta.
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) anunció resultados preliminares positivos del análisis final de supervivencia global (OS) del estudio TALAPRO-2. El estudio evaluó TALZENNA® (talazoparib), un inhibidor oral de PARP, en combinación con XTANDI® (enzalutamida), un inhibidor de la vía del receptor de andrógenos, en pacientes con cáncer de próstata metastásico resistente a la castración (mCRPC).
Los resultados mostraron una mejora estadísticamente significativa y clínicamente relevante en la OS para todos los pacientes y aquellos con mCRPC mutado en genes de reparación de recombinación homóloga (HRR), en comparación con XTANDI solo. Esto convierte a TALZENNA más XTANDI en la primera y única combinación de inhibidor de PARP-ARPI que mejora significativamente la supervivencia en pacientes con mCRPC, independientemente del estado de mutación.
El perfil de seguridad fue consistente con los perfiles conocidos de cada medicamento. Los resultados detallados se presentarán en un próximo congreso médico y se compartirán con las autoridades sanitarias globales para posibles actualizaciones de etiquetado.
화이자 주식회사 (NYSE: PFE)는 TALAPRO-2 연구의 최종 전체 생존율(OS) 분석에서 긍정적인 초기 결과를 발표했습니다. 이 연구는 TALZENNA® (탈라조파리브), 구강 PARP 억제제를 XTANDI® (엔잘루타미드), 안드로겐 수용체 경로 억제제와 병용하여 전이성 호르몬 저항성 전립선암(mCRPC) 환자에서 평가했습니다.
결과는 XTANDI 단독 사용과 비교하여 모든 환자 및 동종 재조합 복구(HRR) 유전자 변이가 있는 mCRPC 환자에서 통계적으로 유의미하고 임상적으로 중요한 개선을 보였습니다. 이로 인해 TALZENNA와 XTANDI 조합은 mCRPC 환자의 생존을 유의미하게 개선한 첫 번째이자 유일한 PARP 억제제-ARPI 조합이 되었습니다, 변이 상태에 관계없이.
안전성 프로파일은 각 약물의 알려진 프로파일과 일치했습니다. 자세한 결과는 다가오는 의학 학회에서 발표될 예정이며, 글로벌 보건 당국과 공유되어 잠재적인 라벨 업데이트를 위해 활용될 것입니다.
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) a annoncé des résultats préliminaires positifs de l'analyse de la survie globale (SG) de l'étude TALAPRO-2. L'étude a évalué TALZENNA® (talazoparib), un inhibiteur oral de PARP, en association avec XTANDI® (enzalutamide), un inhibiteur du chemin des récepteurs androgéniques, chez des patients atteints de cancer de la prostate métastatique résistant à la castration (mCRPC).
Les résultats ont montré une amélioration statistiquement significative et cliniquement pertinente de la SG pour tous les patients ainsi que pour ceux atteints de mCRPC avec mutation des gènes de réparation par recombinaison homologue (HRR), par rapport à XTANDI uniquement. Cela fait de TALZENNA plus XTANDI la première et unique combinaison d'inhibiteurs de PARP-ARPI à améliorer significativement la survie des patients mCRPC, quel que soit le statut de mutation.
Le profil de sécurité était cohérent avec les profils connus de chaque médicament. Les résultats détaillés seront présentés lors d'un prochain congrès médical et partagés avec les autorités de santé mondiales pour d'éventuelles mises à jour des étiquettes.
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) gab positive vorläufige Ergebnisse aus der letzten Gesamtüberlebensanalyse (OS) der TALAPRO-2-Studie bekannt. Die Studie bewertete TALZENNA® (Talazoparib), einen oralen PARP-Inhibitor, in Kombination mit XTANDI® (Enzalutamid), einem Androgenrezeptorweg-Inhibitor, bei Patienten mit metastasiertem kastrationsresistentem Prostatakrebs (mCRPC).
Die Ergebnisse zeigten eine statistisch signifikante und klinisch bedeutsame Verbesserung des OS für alle Patienten und für diejenigen mit homologen Rekombinationsreparatur (HRR) genmutiertem mCRPC im Vergleich zu XTANDI allein. Damit ist TALZENNA plus XTANDI die erste und einzige Kombination aus PARP-Inhibitor und ARPI, die die Überlebensrate bei mCRPC-Patienten signifikant verbessert, unabhängig vom Mutationsstatus.
Das Sicherheitsprofil entsprach den bekannten Profilen jedes Medikaments. Detaillierte Ergebnisse werden auf einem bevorstehenden medizinischen Kongress präsentiert und mit globalen Gesundheitsbehörden geteilt, um mögliche Aktualisierungen der Zulassung zu ermöglichen.
- Statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival for all patients and those with HRR gene-mutated mCRPC
- First and only PARP inhibitor-ARPI combination to significantly improve survival in mCRPC patients, regardless of mutation status
- Maintained clinically meaningful improvement in radiographic progression-free survival from prior primary analysis
- TALZENNA in combination with XTANDI approved in more than 35 countries globally for patients with mCRPC
- None.
Insights
The TALAPRO-2 trial results represent a significant advancement in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) treatment. The combination of TALZENNA (talazoparib) and XTANDI (enzalutamide) demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in overall survival for both all-comers and patients with HRR gene mutations. This is a important milestone as it's the first PARP inhibitor plus ARPI combination to show such benefits in mCRPC.
The maintained improvement in radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) from the previous analysis further solidifies the efficacy of this combination. The consistent safety profile aligns with expectations, which is reassuring for clinical implementation. These results could potentially reshape treatment paradigms for mCRPC, offering a new standard of care that extends beyond current options.
With approvals in over 35 countries, including recent FDA and European Commission authorizations, this combination is poised to have a global impact on prostate cancer management. The potential label expansion based on these results could broaden access to this treatment, benefiting a larger patient population.
Pfizer's announcement of positive TALAPRO-2 trial results is likely to have a substantial impact on its market position in oncology. The combination therapy's demonstrated survival benefit in mCRPC patients positions TALZENNA and XTANDI as potential market leaders in this indication. This could translate to significant revenue growth for Pfizer in the prostate cancer segment.
The expanded approval across 35+ countries provides a broad commercial opportunity. With potential label updates following these results, we might see accelerated adoption and increased market penetration. The combination's efficacy in both HRR-mutated and all-comer populations expands the addressable patient base, potentially driving higher sales volumes.
Investors should note that this development strengthens Pfizer's oncology portfolio, potentially offsetting challenges in other areas. The uniqueness of this combination therapy in demonstrating OS benefits could provide a competitive edge in the crowded prostate cancer market. Long-term, this could contribute to sustained revenue streams and support Pfizer's valuation in the biopharmaceutical sector.
- First and only PARP inhibitor plus ARPI combination to demonstrate statistically significant overall survival (OS) benefit in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC)
- Results to be shared with global health authorities to potentially update the TALZENNA label
“The TALAPRO-2 results showed that TALZENNA plus XTANDI is the first and only PARP inhibitor in combination with an ARPI to significantly improve survival in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, regardless of mutation status,” said Roger Dansey, M.D., Chief Development Officer, Oncology, Pfizer. “Pfizer is dedicated to advancing scientific breakthroughs in genitourinary cancers, and these exciting TALAPRO-2 results further highlight our long-standing commitment to improving survival for men with prostate cancer.”
“These overall survival results indicate potentially practice-changing efficacy for TALZENNA in combination with XTANDI for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer,” said Neeraj Agarwal, M.D., FASCO, Professor and Presidential Endowed Chair of Cancer Research at Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of
At the time of the final analysis, the clinically meaningful improvement in radiographic progression free survival (rPFS) was maintained in both cohorts from the prior primary analysis previously reported and published in The Lancet. In addition, the safety profile of TALZENNA plus XTANDI was generally consistent with the known safety profile of each medicine. Detailed results from TALAPRO-2 will be submitted for presentation at an upcoming medical congress. These data will also be shared with global health authorities to potentially support regulatory filings to update and potentially expand the approved label for TALZENNA.
TALZENNA in combination with XTANDI was approved by the
About Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and the fifth most common cause of cancer death among men worldwide, with an estimated 1.4 million new cases diagnosed in 2022.1 In the
About TALAPRO-2
The Phase 3 TALAPRO-2 trial is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study that enrolled 1,035 unique patients with mCRPC (who had not received new life-prolonging systemic treatments after documentation of mCRPC) at sites in the
The primary endpoint of the trial was rPFS, defined as the time from the date of randomization to first objective evidence of radiographic progression by blinded independent review, or death, whichever occurred first, in both Cohort 1 (all-comers) and Cohort 2 (those with HRRm). Secondary endpoints included OS, objective response rate (ORR), duration of response (DOR), and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response.
For more information on the TALAPRO-2 trial (NCT03395197), go to www.clinicaltrials.gov.
About TALZENNA® (talazoparib)
TALZENNA is an oral inhibitor of poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP), which plays a role in DNA damage repair. Preclinical studies have demonstrated that TALZENNA blocks PARP enzyme activity and traps PARP at the site of DNA damage, leading to decreased cancer cell growth and cancer cell death.
TALZENNA is approved in the
TALZENNA® (talazoparib) Indication in the
TALZENNA is a poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor indicated for:
HRR gene-mutated mCRPC:
- In combination with enzalutamide for the treatment of adult patients with homologous recombination repair (HRR) gene-mutated metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
Breast Cancer:
- As a single agent, for the treatment of adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious germline BRCA-mutated (gBRCAm) HER2-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Select patients for therapy based on an FDA-approved companion diagnostic for TALZENNA.
TALZENNA® (talazoparib) Important Safety Information
WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS
Myelodysplastic Syndrome/Acute Myeloid Leukemia (MDS/AML), including cases with a fatal outcome, has been reported in patients who received TALZENNA. Overall, MDS/AML has been reported in
Do not start TALZENNA until patients have adequately recovered from hematological toxicity caused by previous chemotherapy. Monitor blood counts monthly during treatment with TALZENNA. For prolonged hematological toxicities, interrupt TALZENNA and monitor blood counts weekly until recovery. If counts do not recover within 4 weeks, refer the patient to a hematologist for further investigations including bone marrow analysis and blood sample for cytogenetics. If MDS/AML is confirmed, discontinue TALZENNA.
Myelosuppression consisting of anemia, neutropenia, and/or thrombocytopenia have been reported in patients treated with TALZENNA. In TALAPRO-2, Grade ≥3 anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia were reported, respectively, in
Withhold TALZENNA until patients have adequately recovered from hematological toxicity caused by previous therapy. Monitor blood counts monthly during treatment with TALZENNA. If hematological toxicities do not resolve within 28 days, discontinue TALZENNA and refer the patient to a hematologist for further investigations including bone marrow analysis and blood sample for cytogenetics.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity TALZENNA can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential or who are pregnant to use effective contraception during treatment with TALZENNA and for 4 months after receiving the last dose.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
In TALAPRO-2, serious adverse reactions reported in >
The most common adverse reactions (≥
Clinically relevant adverse reactions in <
Based on animal studies, TALZENNA may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Coadministration with P-gp inhibitors The effect of coadministration of P-gp inhibitors on talazoparib exposure when TALZENNA is taken in combination with enzalutamide has not been studied. Monitor patients for increased adverse reactions and modify the dosage as recommended for adverse reactions when TALZENNA is coadministered with a P-gp inhibitor.
Coadministration with BCRP inhibitors Monitor patients for increased adverse reactions and modify the dosage as recommended for adverse reactions when TALZENNA is coadministered with a BCRP inhibitor. Coadministration of TALZENNA with BCRP inhibitors may increase talazoparib exposure, which may increase the risk of adverse reactions.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
Renal Impairment The recommended dosage of TALZENNA for patients with moderate renal impairment (CLcr 30 - 59 mL/min) is 0.35 mg taken orally once daily in combination with enzalutamide. The recommended dosage of TALZENNA for patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr 15 - 29 mL/min) is 0.25 mg taken orally once daily in combination with enzalutamide. No dose adjustment is required for patients with mild renal impairment. TALZENNA has not been studied in patients requiring hemodialysis.
Please see full
About XTANDI® (enzalutamide) and Important Safety Information
XTANDI® (enzalutamide) is an androgen receptor signaling inhibitor. XTANDI is a standard of care and has received regulatory approvals in one or more countries around the world for use in men with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC; also known as metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer or mHSPC), metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) and nonmetastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (nmCSPC) with biochemical recurrence at high risk for metastasis (high-risk BCR). XTANDI is currently approved for one or more of these indications in more than 90 countries, including in the
Warnings and Precautions
Seizure occurred in
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) There have been reports of PRES in patients receiving XTANDI. PRES is a neurological disorder that can present with rapidly evolving symptoms including seizure, headache, lethargy, confusion, blindness, and other visual and neurological disturbances, with or without associated hypertension. A diagnosis of PRES requires confirmation by brain imaging, preferably MRI. Discontinue XTANDI in patients who develop PRES.
Hypersensitivity reactions, including edema of the face (
Ischemic Heart Disease In the combined data of five randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies, ischemic heart disease occurred more commonly in patients on the XTANDI arm compared to patients on the placebo arm (
Falls and Fractures occurred in patients receiving XTANDI. Evaluate patients for fracture and fall risk. Monitor and manage patients at risk for fractures according to established treatment guidelines and consider use of bone-targeted agents. In the combined data of five randomized, placebo-controlled clinical studies, falls occurred in
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity The safety and efficacy of XTANDI have not been established in females. XTANDI can cause fetal harm and loss of pregnancy when administered to a pregnant female. Advise males with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with XTANDI and for 3 months after the last dose of XTANDI.
Adverse Reactions (ARs) the data from the five randomized placebo-controlled trials, the most common ARs (≥
In AFFIRM, the placebo-controlled study of metastatic CRPC (mCRPC) patients who previously received docetaxel, Grade 3 and higher ARs were reported among
In PROSPER, the placebo-controlled study of nonmetastatic CRPC (nmCRPC) patients, Grade 3 or higher ARs were reported in
In ARCHES, the placebo-controlled study of metastatic CSPC (mCSPC) patients, Grade 3 or higher ARs were reported in
In EMBARK, the placebo-controlled study of nonmetastatic CSPC (nmCSPC) with high-risk biochemical recurrence (BCR) patients, Grade 3 or higher adverse reactions during the total duration of treatment were reported in
Lab Abnormalities: Lab abnormalities that occurred in ≥
Hypertension: In the combined data from five randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials, hypertension was reported in
Drug Interactions
Effect of Other Drugs on XTANDI Avoid coadministration with strong CYP2C8 inhibitors. If coadministration cannot be avoided, reduce the dosage of XTANDI.
Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers. If coadministration cannot be avoided, increase the dosage of XTANDI.
Effect of XTANDI on Other Drugs Avoid coadministration with certain CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19 substrates for which minimal decrease in concentration may lead to therapeutic failure of the substrate. If coadministration cannot be avoided, increase the dosage of these substrates in accordance with their Prescribing Information. In cases where active metabolites are formed, there may be increased exposure to the active metabolites.
Please access this link for XTANDI’S US Full Prescribing Information for additional safety information.
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In October 2009, Medivation, Inc., which is now part of Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), and Astellas (TSE: 4503) entered into a global agreement to jointly develop and commercialize XTANDI® (enzalutamide). The companies jointly commercialize XTANDI in
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The information contained in this release is as of October 10, 2024. Pfizer assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this release as the result of new information or future events or developments.
This release contains forward-looking information about Pfizer Oncology, TALZENNA and XTANDI, including their potential benefits, the TALAPRO-2 results and plans to share the results with global health authorities to potentially update the TALZENNA label, that involves substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Risks and uncertainties include, among other things, uncertainties regarding the commercial success of TALZENNA in combination with XTANDI; the uncertainties inherent in research and development, including the ability to meet anticipated clinical endpoints, commencement and/or completion dates for our clinical trials, regulatory submission dates, regulatory approval dates and/or launch dates, as well as the possibility of unfavorable new clinical data and further analyses of existing clinical data; the risk that clinical trial data are subject to differing interpretations and assessments by regulatory authorities; whether regulatory authorities will be satisfied with the design of and results from our clinical studies; whether and when applications for TALZENNA, XTANDI or a combination may be filed in any jurisdictions for any potential indications; whether and when any such applications for TALZENNA, XTANDI or a combination that may be pending or filed may be approved by regulatory authorities, which will depend on myriad factors, including making a determination as to whether the product’s benefits outweigh its known risks and determination of the product’s efficacy and, if approved, whether TALZENNA, XTANDI or a combination will be commercially successful; decisions by regulatory authorities impacting labeling, manufacturing processes, safety and/or other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of TALZENNA, XTANDI or a combination; uncertainties regarding the impact of COVID-19 on Pfizer’s business, operations and financial results; and competitive developments.
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