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Enhertu

Trastuzumab Deruxtecan

HER2-directed antibody-drug conjugate. Developed by Daiichi Sankyo. Clinical, regulatory, and source evidence are connected below.

Company
Daiichi Sankyo
Target / MOA
HER2 · ERBB2
Aliases
Enhertu · DS-8201 · T-DXd
Signals
23
Clinical trials
14
Approvals
1
Evidence sources
23

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 21, 2026.

United States (FDA label)

Enhertu · BLA761139 · label version 28, effective May 15, 2026 · DailyMed

Label section 1

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1.1 HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer • ENHERTU followed by a taxane, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab (THP) is indicated for the neoadjuvant treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH+) Stage II or III breast cancer as determined by an FDA-authorized test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. • ENHERTU is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH+) breast cancer who have residual invasive disease following neoadjuvant trastuzumab (with or without pertuzumab) and taxane-based treatment. 1.2 HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer • ENHERTU, in combination with pertuzumab, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH+) breast cancer, as determined by an FDA-authorized test [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ]. • ENHERTU, as monotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or ISH+) breast cancer who have received a prior anti-HER2-based regimen either in the metastatic setting, or, in the neoadjuvant or adjuvant setting and have developed disease recurrence during or within six months of completing therapy. 1.3 HER2-Low and HER2-Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer ENHERTU, as monotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic • Hormone receptor (HR)-positive HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) or HER2-ultralow (IHC 0 with membrane staining) breast cancer, as determined by an FDA-authorized test, that has progressed on one or more endocrine therapies in the metastatic setting [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] . • HER2-low (IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer, as determined by an FDA-authorized test, who have received a prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting or developed disease recurrence during or within 6 months of completing adjuvant chemotherapy [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] . 1.4 HER2-Mutant Unresectable or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer ENHERTU, as monotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have activating HER2 (ERBB2) mutations, as detected by an FDA-authorized test, and who have received a prior systemic therapy. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on objective response rate and duration of response [see Clinical Studies (14.4) ] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial. 1.5 HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric Cancer ENHERTU, as monotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH positive) gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma who have received a prior trastuzumab-based regimen. 1.6 HER2-Positive (IHC 3+) Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors ENHERTU, as monotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors who have received prior systemic treatment and have no satisfactory alternative treatment options. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on objective response rate and duration of response [see Clinical Studies (14.6) ] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.

European Union (EMA)

Enhertu · EMEA/H/C/005124 · Authorised, authorised Jan 18, 2021 (Commission decision C(2021) 358) · EPAR

Breast cancerHER2-positive breast cancerEnhertu as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who have received one or more prior anti-HER2-based regimens.HER2-low and HER2-ultralow breast cancerEnhertu as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-low or HER2-ultralow breast cancer who have received at least one endocrine therapy in the metastatic setting and who are not considered suitable for endocrine therapy as the next line of treatment (see sections 4.2 and 5.1). HER2-low breast cancer who have received prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting or developed disease recurrence during or within 6 months of completing adjuvant chemotherapy (see section 4.2). Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)Enhertu as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced NSCLC whose tumours have an activating HER2 (ERBB2) mutation and who require systemic therapy following platinum-based chemotherapy with or without immunotherapy.Gastric cancer Enhertu as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with advanced HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma who have received a prior trastuzumab-based regimen. Other unresectable or metastatic solid tumours Enhertu as monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC3+) solid tumours who have received prior treatment and who have no satisfactory treatment options (see sections 4.4 and 5.1; for biomarker-based patient selection, see section 4.2).

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 21, 2026.

United States

BLA761139 · DAIICHI SANKYO · first approved Dec 20, 2019

13 efficacy supplements approved

European Union

  • Enhertu: Authorised since Jan 18, 2021
  • Sep 17, 2026 · Enhertu: CHMP opinion on an extension, positive
  • Jul 23, 2026 · Enhertu: CHMP opinion on an extension, positive

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 21, 2026.

BLA761139 (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 21, 2026.

Boxed warning

Enhertu label

WARNING: INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE and EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY • Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and pneumonitis, including severe, life-threatening, and fatal cases, have been reported with ENHERTU. Monitor for and promptly investigate signs and symptoms including cough, dyspnea, fever, and other new or worsening respiratory symptoms. Permanently discontinue ENHERTU in all patients with Grade 2 or higher ILD/pneumonitis. Advise patients of the risk and the need to immediately report symptoms [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . • Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Exposure to ENHERTU during pregnancy can cause embryo-fetal harm. Advise patients of these risks and the need for effective contraception [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) , Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3) ] .

FDA Drug Safety Communications

None on FDA's list names this drug.

Clinical trials

Key active studies

A focused view of recently updated studies · 14 linked records.

Source evidence

Where this profile comes from

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