Polatuzumab vedotin - Genentech
Alternative Names: ADC DCDS4501A; anti-CD79b-VC-MMAE; Antibody-Drug Conjugate DCDS4501A; DCDS-4501A; FCU-2711; polatuzumab vedotin-piic; polatuzumab vedotin-piiq; Polivy; RG-7596; RO-5541077; RO-5541077-000Latest Information Update: 25 Jul 2025
At a glance
- Originator Genentech
- Developer Chugai Pharmaceutical; Genentech; Roche; Weill Cornell Medical College
- Class Antineoplastics; Auristatins; Drug conjugates; Immunotoxins; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action Apoptosis stimulants; Mitosis inhibitors; Tubulin inhibitors; Tubulin polymerisation inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Diffuse large B cell lymphoma
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Diffuse large B cell lymphoma
- Phase III Follicular lymphoma
- Phase II Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia; Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Richter's syndrome
Most Recent Events
- 02 Jul 2025 Québec approves polatuzumab vedotin for public reimbursement for first-line treatment of Diffuse large B cell lymphoma
- 12 Jun 2025 Updated efficacy and adverse events data from the phase III POLARGO trial in Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presented at the 30th Congress of the European Haematology Association (EHA-2025)
- 08 Dec 2024 Adverse event and efficacy data rom the phase III POLARIX trial in Diffuse large B cell lymphoma released by Genentech