Friday, July 10, 2026

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datopotamab deruxtecan

datopotamab deruxtecan (DATOPOTAMAB DERUXTECAN DAIICHI SANKYO) is a tumor-associated calcium signal transducer 2 binding agent.

EMA: approved PMDA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01FX35
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 22
News articles 6
Drug details — datopotamab deruxtecan

Quick answer

datopotamab deruxtecan (DATOPOTAMAB DERUXTECAN DAIICHI SANKYO) is a tumor-associated calcium signal transducer 2 binding agent.

Key facts

INN datopotamab deruxtecan
Brand DATOPOTAMAB DERUXTECAN DAIICHI SANKYO
Mechanism Tumor-associated calcium signal transducer 2 binding agent
Target DNA topoisomerase 1
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
ATC code L01FX35

Mechanism of action

Tumor-associated calcium signal transducer 2 binding agent

Primary target: DNA topoisomerase 1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
PMDA approved

Recent coverage

EMA backs datopotamab deruxtecan, but lung cancer access remains unclear
Critical impact Analysislung cancerJun 7, 2026

EMA backs datopotamab deruxtecan, but lung cancer access remains unclear

EMA · lung cancer · 9 min

EMA recommended datopotamab deruxtecan in Europe, but the supported EU approval in the evidence base is for HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer rather than lung cancer. In the U.S., DATROWAY has accelerated approval for EGFR-mutated NSCLC, making this a key catalyst-tracking update for BD teams and investors.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell
EMA backs datopotamab deruxtecan for advanced lung cancer
Critical impact Analysislung cancerJun 7, 2026

EMA backs datopotamab deruxtecan for advanced lung cancer

EMA · lung cancer · 10 min

EMA action on datopotamab deruxtecan adds a key catalyst for lung cancer tracking, even as the program’s regulatory path differs by region. For BD teams, investors, and analysts, the story now centers on approval status, label scope, and the next clinical and filing milestones.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell
AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo datopotamab deruxtecan hits lung cancer endpoint
Critical impact AnalysisoncologyJun 7, 2026

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo datopotamab deruxtecan hits lung cancer endpoint

oncology · 8 min

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo datopotamab deruxtecan met the dual primary endpoint of progression-free survival in TROPION-Lung01, strengthening the program’s clinical case in advanced NSCLC. The readout matters for investors and BD teams because it arrives alongside an FDA-labeled EGFR-mutated NSCLC indication and a mixed breast cancer survival backdrop.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Datroway Approved: A New Hope for Metastatic TNBC Patients
High impact Newsmetastatic TNBCJun 3, 2026

Datroway Approved: A New Hope for Metastatic TNBC Patients

FDA · metastatic TNBC · 5 min

The FDA has approved Datroway, the first TROP2-directed antibody drug conjugate, for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). This landmark approval offers a new therapeutic avenue for a challenging patient population.

Dr. Yuki Tanaka

Pipeline programs

  1. D516KC00001 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Non squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
  2. D516NC00001 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation-positive, l
  3. D7632C00001 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Locally-advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell l
  4. D9268C00001 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · "Inoperable or Metastatic Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Ne
  5. D926PC00001 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Locally Recurrent Inoperable or Metastatic Triple-negative B
  6. D926QC00001 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Triple Negative or Hormone Receptor low/HER2-negative Breast
  7. D926TC00001 Phase 3 · AstraZeneca · Stage I adenocarcinoma non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) wi
  8. DS1062-328 Phase 3 · Daiichi Sankyo US · Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

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Frequently asked questions

What is datopotamab deruxtecan?

datopotamab deruxtecan (DATOPOTAMAB DERUXTECAN DAIICHI SANKYO) is a tumor-associated calcium signal transducer 2 binding agent.

What is the brand name for datopotamab deruxtecan?

DATOPOTAMAB DERUXTECAN DAIICHI SANKYO is a marketed brand name for datopotamab deruxtecan. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.