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cemiplimab

cemiplimab (LIBTAYO) is a programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

EMA: approved TGA: approved PMDA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01XC33
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Drug details — cemiplimab
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
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Patents
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Programs
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Quick answer

cemiplimab (LIBTAYO) is a programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

Key facts

INN cemiplimab
Brand LIBTAYO
Mechanism Programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitor
Target Programmed cell death protein 1
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
ATC code L01XC33

Mechanism of action

Programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitor

Primary target: Programmed cell death protein 1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved
PMDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Cemiplimab Phase 3 · Regeneron UK · Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
  2. Cemiplimab Phase 3 · Regeneron UK · Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC)
  3. Cemiplimab Phase 3 · Regeneron UK · Recurrent Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma
  4. Cemiplimab Phase 3 · Regeneron UK · Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  5. LIBTAYO 350 mg concentrate for solution for infusion. Phase 3 · Impact Therapeutics · Patients with resected stage II-IIIA non-small cell lung can
  6. Placebo, CEMIPLIMAB Phase 3 · Ningbo Cancer Hospital · Non-small cell lung cancer
  7. R2810-ONC-16113 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
  8. R2810-ONC-1624 Phase 3 · Anaxis Pharma · Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

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  5. axitinib Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
  6. azacitidine Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)

Frequently asked questions

What is cemiplimab?

cemiplimab (LIBTAYO) is a programmed cell death protein 1 inhibitor. Associated with Lacuna Pharma Pty Ltd.

What is the brand name for cemiplimab?

LIBTAYO is a marketed brand name for cemiplimab. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.