Carcinoma in situ is an early form of cancer in which abnormal cells are found in the place where they first formed and have not yet spread into nearby tissue. It can occur in many organs and is sometimes called stage 0 cancer.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has updated its bladder cancer guidelines to include ImmunityBio's Anktiva plus BCG for BCG-unresponsive papillary-only disease. The Category 2A recommendation expands treatment options beyond the drug's initial FDA approval for carcinoma in situ. ImmunityBio also announced its pivotal trial is adequately powered and European distribution partnerships to expand global access.
ImmunityBio resubmitted its supplemental BLA to the FDA for ANKTIVA in papillary bladder cancer after providing additional data. The company also received encouragement from Saudi regulators to submit a recombinant BCG application and expand ANKTIVA approvals.
ImmunityBio completed enrollment of 366 patients in its Phase 2 trial of ANKTIVA plus BCG versus BCG alone for BCG-naïve bladder cancer. Interim analysis showed statistically significant improvement in duration of complete response, with the company anticipating a BLA submission by Q4 2026.
ImmunityBio announced $113 million in net product revenue for Anktiva in 2025, a 700% year-over-year increase, while expanding regulatory authorization to 33 countries and securing first approval for lung cancer treatment in Saudi Arabia.
ImmunityBio receives conditional EU marketing authorization for Anktiva combination therapy in bladder cancer, covering 33 countries, while establishing distribution partnerships in Saudi Arabia for bladder and lung cancer patients.
ImmunityBio has partnered with Accord Healthcare to expand access to Anktiva across 30 countries following conditional EU authorization. The company established an Irish subsidiary to support European distribution and commercialization.
The European Commission granted conditional marketing authorization for ANKTIVA in combination with BCG for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, expanding the therapy's availability to 33 countries across four regulatory jurisdictions.
ImmunityBio received European Commission authorization for ANKTIVA in bladder cancer, expanding to 33 countries. The company held productive discussions with Saudi regulators on recombinant BCG and checkpoint inhibitor combinations.
The European Commission granted conditional marketing authorization for ANKTIVA plus BCG to treat BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer with carcinoma in situ, marking the first approved immunotherapy for this indication in Europe.
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