Celgene Corp.'s Revlimid (lenalidomide) is the top-selling drug approved for multiple myeloma by far and will remain a blockbuster long after generics become available in 2022. It will maintain such a strong presence, in fact, that the top brand in 2026 will generate a fraction of Revlimid's peak sales.
Multiple Myeloma: A Growth Market Set To Shrink As Revlimid Generics Hit
Despite several new entrants to the multiple myeloma market, Datamonitor Healthcare forecasts that drug sales between 2017 and 2026 will peak in 2022 when Revlimid generics hit the market. J&J's Darzalex will become the new best-seller, but generate a fraction of Revlimid's sales.
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