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Johnson & Johnson is in a Position to Participate in Four-Drug Routine

Johnson & Johnson’s Darzalex Faspro has gained FDA approval as part of a four-drug treatment regimen for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients

Category: Science Published Date: 2 March 2026
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Introduction

Johnson & Johnson is a popular multinational healthcare company known for its responsiveness and sincerity towards the crucial health conditions. J&J’s aim on immunology, surgical, and oncology technology proves that the company is dedicated and is in a good position to invest in huge healthcare initiatives for crucial conditions. The company confirms 94.19 billion in total revenue, describing the financial status.

Announcement

Johnson & Johnson’s Darzalex Faspro will be taking part in four-drug plans, as per the FDA’s confirmation on the same. Evaluating the potency and relevance of this injection-based medicine, it is suitable for recently diagnosed patients suffered from several myeloma and cannot choose stem cell transplantation. Darzalex Faspro’s involvement stands at the fifth position in the first row setting.

This is a win for Johnson & Johnson to be eligible to contribute largely to multiple myeloma treatments. FDA’s permission for Darzalex Faspro is indeed the confidence and reputation of J&J’s efforts. This will expand the multiple myeloma treatment chain options.

What will be the use of Darzalex Faspro in the New Treatment Regimen?

Darzalex Faspro will be merged with immunomodulator lenalidomide and proteasome inhibitor bortezomib, including corticosteroid dexamethasone, known as the VRd (triplets). The Phase 3 CEPHEUS study was the reason for the FDA’s approval for Darzalex Faspro.

Proven Study

The Phase 3 CEPHEUS study covered 22 months follow-up, which captured around 52.3% of the patient population who took the Darzalex Faspro plan confirmed minimal residual disease (MRD) adversity. Alongside, it also claimed that there are no cancer cells found among the 100,000 bone marrow cells. Together, VRd and Darzalex Faspro reduce or eliminate the death rate or disease progression by around 40%.

Darzalex Faspro

Darzalex Faspro received approval from the FDA in 2015, which was used to treat multiple myeloma patients. The approval for the same has to cross a total of three stages of therapy. Later, the under-the-skin injection received approval in 2020 for refractory or relapsed multiple myeloma. Since these golden years, this solution worked and gained top position in multiple myeloma with infinite indications.

It also received an award of Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher for its best-in-class merger plan with J&J’s promising Tecvayli. Darzalex Faspro receives the advantage and perk for the review period less time period, which can be quickly finished in 1-2 month than waiting for too long.

Author

Mansi Kadam

Mansi Kadam

Mansi Kadam is a market research writer with over 3 years of experience analyzing trends in the healthcare industry. At Towards Healthcare, she covers innovations in medical sector, sustainability initiatives, and the evolving regulatory landscape.