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TEPMETKO

TEPOTINIB HYDROCHLORIDE
Oncology Approved 2021-02-03

TEPMETKO (tepotinib hydrochloride) is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The medication is specifically used for patients whose tumors harbor mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) exon 14 skipping alterations. It serves as a targeted therapy for this specific molecular subset of metastatic lung cancer.

Source: FDA Label • EMD SERONO INC

How TEPMETKO Works

Tepotinib targets the MET receptor, including variants with exon 14 skipping alterations, to inhibit MET phosphorylation and downstream signaling pathways. This action blocks both hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)-dependent and -independent signaling that would otherwise promote cancer progression. By inhibiting these pathways, the drug reduces tumor cell proliferation, migration, and the formation of metastases.

Source: FDA Label
2
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
1
Priority Reviews
5
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2021-02-03
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
TABLET

Companies

Active Ingredient: TEPOTINIB HYDROCHLORIDE

TEPMETKO Approval History

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What TEPMETKO Treats

1 indications

TEPMETKO is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2021. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET) exon 14 skipping alterations.
Source: FDA Label

TEPMETKO Competitors

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8 other drugs also target MET. Compare mechanisms, indications, and trial activity.

Drug = Competitor name Company = Manufacturer N indic. = FDA-approved indications → Date = Patent/exclusivity expiry

Competitors share the same molecular target (MET). Earlier expiry dates signal biosimilar/generic opportunities.

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Key Completed Trials

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Completed studies with published results, ranked by significance

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Trial Timeline

Full development history with FDA approval milestones

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

TEPMETKO FDA Label Details

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Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

TEPMETKO is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring mesenchymal-epithelial transition ( MET ) exon 14 skipping alterations. TEPMETKO is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring mesenchymal-epithelial transition ( MET ) exon 14 skipping alterations.

TEPMETKO Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Mar 2030
Exclusivity: Feb 2028

Patents (8 active)

US8580781 Expires Mar 19, 2030
US8329692 Expires Oct 30, 2029
US8927540 Expires Jul 21, 2028
US8658643 Expires Jul 4, 2028
US9403799 Expires Jul 4, 2028
US9062029 Expires Jul 4, 2028
US8921357 Expires May 30, 2028
US9284300 Expires Apr 29, 2028

Exclusivity

NCE Until Feb 2026
ODE-325 Until Feb 2028
Source: FDA Orange Book

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