Knight Therapeutics Announces Regulatory Supplemental Submission of MINJUVI(TM) (tafasitamab) for Follicular Lymphoma in Argentina and Mexico

Executive Summary
- Knight Therapeutics’ Argentine and Mexican affiliates have filed supplemental applications with ANMAT and COFEPRIS to obtain approval for MINJUVI® (tafasitamab) in combination with lenalidomide and rituximab for relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma (FL).
- The submissions follow successful launches of MINJUVI® in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina for diffuse large B‑cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and a recent approval for FL in Brazil.
- Expansion of the MINJUVI® label into additional Latin American markets could significantly broaden Knight’s commercial footprint and revenue potential for this oncology portfolio.
Key Details
- Regulatory filings:
- Laboratorio LKM S.A. (Argentina) – supplemental application to ANMAT.
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Grupo Biotoscana de Especialidad S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) – supplemental application to COFEPRIS.
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Indication sought: MINJUVI® + lenalidomide + rituximab for adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (Grade 1‑3a) after ≥ one prior systemic therapy line.
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Current market presence:
- Exclusive Latin America supply/distribution agreement with Incyte (Sept 2021).
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MINJUVI® launched in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina for DLBCL; approved in Brazil for FL (Mar 2026).
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Clinical background:
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Phase 3 inMIND study demonstrated median PFS of 22.37 months vs 13.93 months (HR 0.434, p < 0.0001) for tafasitamab + R2 versus placebo + R2 in relapsed/refractory FL/MZL.
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Strategic significance:
- Adds a new indication to the product’s label across two major Latin American markets.
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Enhances Knight’s portfolio depth, potentially increasing sales volume and market share in oncology.
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CEO comment (Samira Sakhia): Emphasized progress of MINJUVI® launches, recent FL approval in Brazil, and the importance of expanding indications to meet diverse patient needs.
Notable Quotes
“We continue to advance our pipeline with the submissions for MINJUVI® in both Argentina and Mexico… MINJUVI® is more than a single product. With approvals across distinct indications, it effectively represents multiple therapies within one brand…” – Samira Sakhia, President & CEO, Knight Therapeutics
Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (potential to generate additional revenue streams and broaden market coverage).