Concerns About Eye Toxicity Could Limit GSK’s Myeloma Drug Potential

US FDA Flags Safety Ahead Of Meeting

Company told more measures needed to limit damage to patients' eyes caused by antibody drug conjugate.

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2020 marks GSK's return to the oncology field, including the highly competitive multiple myeloma market

GlaxoSmithKline plc’s stake in the market for next-generation multiple myeloma treatments looks set to be limited by safety and efficacy concerns about its candidate belantamab mafodotin.

The anti-BCMA antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) has shown promise as a monotherapy or combination therapy for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma,...

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