ELRANATAMAB-BCMM INJ,SOLN
Clinical Criteria Summary
Document 595: Bispecific Antibody CRS and ICANS Neurotoxicity Supportive Care Guidance Jan 2026
Criteria for Blinatumomab
- Indication: Relapsed or Refractory CD19-positive B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
- Pre-medication: Dexamethasone 16 mg IV
Criteria for Elranatamab
- Indication: Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (BCMA target)
- REMS Requirement: Required
- Pre-medication: Dexamethasone 20mg PO/IV, Diphenhydramine 25mg PO, Acetaminophen 650mg PO
- Additional Supportive Meds: PJP prophylaxis, Antiviral prophylaxis
Criteria for Epcoritamab
- Indication: Relapsed or Refractory large B-cell lymphoma (CD20 target)
- Pre-medication: Dexamethasone 15mg PO/IV, Diphenhydramine 50mg PO/IV, Acetaminophen 650-1000mg PO
- Additional Supportive Meds: PJP prophylaxis, Antiviral prophylaxis
Criteria for Glofitamab
- Indication: Relapsed or Refractory large B-cell lymphoma (CD20 target)
- Pre-medication: Dexamethasone 20mg IV, Diphenhydramine 50mg PO/IV, Acetaminophen 500-1000 mg PO
- Additional Supportive Meds: Obinutuzumab day 1, Tumor lysis prophylaxis if at risk, Antiviral prophylaxis, PJP prophylaxis
Criteria for Mosunetuzumab
- Indication: Relapsed or Refractory follicular lymphoma (CD20 target)
- Pre-medication: Dexamethasone 20mg IV, Diphenhydramine 50-100 mg PO/IV, Acetaminophen 500-1000 mg
Criteria for Talquetamab
- Indication: Relapsed or Refractory multiple myeloma (GPRC5D target)
- REMS Requirement: Required
- Pre-medication: Dexamethasone 16mg PO/IV, Diphenhydramine 50mg PO, Acetaminophen 650-1000mg PO
- Additional Supportive Meds: Antiviral prophylaxis
- Keratotoxicity Management Criteria: Topical emollients for erythema/rash; saliva replacement therapy (VA National Formulary products include Artificial Saliva Oral Spray, Lozenge, Liquid and Gel) for oral toxicities
Criteria for Tebentafusp
- Indication: HLA-A*02:01 unresectable or metastatic uveal melanoma
- Pre-medication: None specified
Criteria for Teclistamab
- Indication: Relapsed or Refractory multiple myeloma (BCMA target)
- REMS Requirement: Required
- Pre-medication: Dexamethasone 16mg PO/IV, Diphenhydramine 50mg PO/IV, Acetaminophen 650-1000mg PO
- Additional Supportive Meds: Antiviral prophylaxis
Document 619: Elranatamab ELREXFIO Criteria June 2024
Exclusion Criteria
- Known hypersensitivity to elranatamab or its excipients (e.g., polysorbate 80)
- Active viral, bacterial, or uncontrolled systemic fungal infection
- Known active central nervous system disease or signs of meningeal involvement
- Pregnancy
- Lactating
Inclusion Criteria
- Relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma in a patient who has received at least four prior lines of therapy including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody
- Oncologic care provided by a VA or VA Community Care oncology provider certified with the ELREXFIO REMS Program
- Goals of care and role of Palliative Care consult discussed and documented
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status 0 to 2
- Hospitalization required due to risk of Cytokine Release Syndrome: 48 hours after step-up dose #1 and 24 hours after step-up dose #2
Additional Inclusion Criteria
- For patients who can become pregnant or have partners who can become pregnant: counseling provided on potential risks vs. benefits of treatment and use of effective contraception during therapy and for four months after stopping treatment
Document 620: MON Elranatamab ELREXFIO Monograph Jun 2024
Indication & Patient Population
- Adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
- Accelerated approval contingent upon clinical benefit verified in a confirmatory trial
Prior Therapy & Refractoriness Requirements
- Received at least four prior lines of therapy (LOT)
- Prior regimens must include a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent (IMiD), and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody
- Refractory to at least one proteasome inhibitor, at least one IMiD, and at least one anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody
- May be used in patients with prior BCMA-directed therapy exposure (noted to have lower ORR in this population)
Dosing & Administration
- Injectable for subcutaneous administration
- Step-up dosing: Day 1: 12 mg SQ; Day 4: 32 mg SQ; Day 8: 76 mg SQ (first full dose)
- Administer weekly through week 24 following step-up
- After 6 cycles, if partial response or better at 6 months and maintained for > 2 months, switch to dosing every 2 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Monitoring & Safety Requirements
- Hospitalization recommended for the first two doses (step-up phase)
- REMS program required
- Monitor for cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity including ICANS
- Manage risks of infections, neutropenia, hepatotoxicity, and embryo-fetal toxicity
Formulary & Place in Therapy
- NCCN: Preferred bispecific antibody after > 4 LOT (category 2A)
- VA Multiple Myeloma pathway: Listed as preferred for RRMM s/p > 4 LOT
- Provides an option for patients with limited access to CAR T-cell therapy due to specialized centers or manufacturing issues