Analysts Unconvinced By Sanofi Best-In-Class Claims For Sarclisa

Much Ground To Make Up On J&J's Darzalex

Sanofi presented new data at a post-ASCO briefing to back its claim that Sarclisa can become the anti-CD38 of choice for the treatment of multiple myeloma ahead of Darzalex. The investment community is not so sure.

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Sanofi highlighted Sarclisa at virtual oncology briefing • Source: Shutterstock

Boosted by European approval and promising fresh data for Sarclisa, Sanofi has been talking up the prospects for its multiple myeloma drug as the treatment of choice among CD38-targeting therapies and challenging Johnson & Johnson’s blockbuster Darzalex.

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