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Blenrep combinations in r/r multiple myeloma accepted for regulatory review in Japan

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Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare has accepted for review a new drug application for Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin) in combination with bortezomib plus dexamethasone or pomalidomide plus dexamethasone as a treatment for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. 

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