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Darzalex

Daratumumab

CD38-directed monoclonal antibody. Developed by Johnson & Johnson. Clinical, regulatory, and source evidence are connected below.

Company
Johnson & Johnson
Target / MOA
CD38
Aliases
Darzalex · Darzalex Faspro
Signals
21
Clinical trials
17
Approvals
0
Evidence sources
21

Latest signals

What changed

The three most recent source-backed changes linked to this drug.

Approved uses

What regulators have approved

The indications section of each current US label, word for word, and the EU summary of each authorised product. Official sources as of Oct 18, 2026.

United States (FDA label)

Darzalex · BLA761036 · label version 46, effective Sep 21, 2026 · DailyMed

Label section 1

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DARZALEX is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma: • in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant and in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy. • in combination with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. • in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. • in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior therapy. • in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior lines of therapy. • in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least two prior therapies including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor. • as monotherapy, in patients who have received at least three prior lines of therapy including a proteasome inhibitor (PI) and an immunomodulatory agent or who are double-refractory to a PI and an immunomodulatory agent.

Darzalex Faspro · BLA761145 · label version 34, effective Oct 12, 2026 · DailyMed

Label section 1

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1.1 Multiple Myeloma DARZALEX FASPRO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with [see Clinical Studies (14) ] : • multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for induction and consolidation in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. • multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. • multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. • multiple myeloma in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant and in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy. • multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone in newly diagnosed patients who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. • multiple myeloma in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior therapy. • multiple myeloma in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone in patients who have received at least one prior line of therapy including lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor. • multiple myeloma in combination with carfilzomib and dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received one to three prior lines of therapy. • multiple myeloma as monotherapy, in patients who have received at least three prior lines of therapy including a proteasome inhibitor (PI) and an immunomodulatory agent or who are double-refractory to a PI and an immunomodulatory agent. 1.2 High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma DARZALEX FASPRO as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma. 1.3 Light Chain Amyloidosis DARZALEX FASPRO in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed light chain (AL) amyloidosis. Limitations of Use DARZALEX FASPRO is not indicated and is not recommended for the treatment of patients with light chain (AL) amyloidosis who have NYHA Class IIIB or Class IV cardiac disease or Mayo Stage IIIB outside of controlled clinical trials [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .

European Union (EMA)

Darzalex · EMEA/H/C/004077 · Authorised, authorised May 20, 2016 (Commission decision C(2016) 3162) · EPAR

Multiple Myeloma Darzalex is indicated: in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone or with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy. in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received one prior therapy containing a proteasome inhibitor and lenalidomide and were lenalidomide refractory, or who have received at least two prior therapies that included lenalidomide and a proteasome inhibitor and have demonstrated disease progression on or after the last therapy (see section 5.1). in as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma, whose prior therapy included a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory agent and who have demonstrated disease progression on the last therapy. Smouldering multiple myeloma Darzalex as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with smouldering multiple myeloma at high risk of developing multiple myeloma. Light chain (AL) amyloidosis Darzalex is indicated in combination with cyclophosphamide, bortezomib and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed systemic light chain (AL) amyloidosis. Darzalex is indicated: in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone or with bortezomib, melphalan and prednisone for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. in combination with bortezomib, thalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are eligible for autologous stem cell transplant. in combination with lenalidomide and dexamethasone, or bortezomib and dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy. as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma, whose prior therapy included a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory agent and who have demonstrated disease progression on the last therapy.

EMA's summary; the full indication is in the product information on the EPAR page.

Regulatory history

Approvals over time

US original approvals and efficacy supplements (new indications, populations or dosing) from Drugs@FDA; EU authorisations and CHMP opinions on extensions. Official sources as of Oct 18, 2026.

United States

BLA761036 · JANSSEN BIOTECH · first approved Nov 16, 2015

14 efficacy supplements approved

BLA761145 · JANSSEN BIOTECH · first approved May 1, 2020

8 efficacy supplements approved

European Union

  • Darzalex: Authorised since May 20, 2016

Patents and exclusivity

What FDA lists (US)

Patents and exclusivity as FDA lists them in the Orange Book (drugs) and the Purple Book (biologics), with approved generics and biosimilars. Expired listings are not shown. Official sources as of Oct 18, 2026.

BLA761036 (Purple Book)

No exclusivity date listed.

BLA761145 (Purple Book)

Orphan exclusivity until Jan 15, 2028

Generics and biosimilars

The Purple Book lists no licensed biosimilar.

FDA's listings only: an approved generic or licensed biosimilar may not be on the market yet. Not a forecast of when they may launch, and not legal advice.

Safety

Boxed warnings and FDA safety communications

The boxed warning on each current US label, and FDA Drug Safety Communications that name the drug (FDA's list from January 2020). Official sources as of Oct 18, 2026.

Boxed warning

The current US labels have no boxed warning.

FDA Drug Safety Communications

None on FDA's list names this drug.

Clinical trials

Key active studies

A focused view of recently updated studies · 17 linked records.

Regulatory timeline

Approvals and agency activity

Verified regulatory records in reverse chronological order.

No regulatory event is available in this snapshot.

Source evidence

Where this profile comes from

Facts link back to original registries, regulators, labels, and publishers. Counts change as source records update.

Professional referenceThis profile summarizes linked public evidence. It is not medical, legal, regulatory, or investment advice. Verify decisions against original sources.