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ELRANATAMAB-BCMM INJ,SOLN

Clinical Criteria Summary

Document 595: Bispecific Antibody CRS and ICANS Neurotoxicity Supportive Care Guidance Jan 2026

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  • BLINATUMOMAB INJ,LYPHL
  • ELRANATAMAB-BCMM INJ,SOLN
  • EPCORITAMAB-BYSP INJ,SOLN
  • GLOFITAMAB-GXBM INJ,SOLN
  • LINVOSELTAMAB-GCPT INJ,SOLN
  • MOSUNETUZUMAB-AXGB INJ,SOLN
  • TALQUETAMAB-TGVS INJ,SOLN
  • TEBENTAFUSP-TEBN INJ
  • TECLISTAMAB-CQYV INJ,SOLN

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

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