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The National Cancer Comprehensive Network^® (NCCN) recommendation for G-CSF use during chemotherapy

From NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines^®):
G-CSF (eg, pegfilgrastim) primary prophylaxis supports optimal dose intensity and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing chemotherapy.¹

When FN risk is >20%, G-CSF prophylaxis*¹:

Reduced the risk of FN¹

(RR: 0.54; 95% CI, 0.43–0.67)

Significantly improved the relative dose intensity (RDI) of chemotherapy with an average difference in RDI of 8.4%¹

(G-CSF-treated patients vs non-G-CSF-treated patients)

G-CSF was shown to increase RDI and is associated with survival benefit^†¹

Important considerations

^*Results from a systematic review of 17 randomized trials, which included 3493 patients with solid tumors and lymphoma. G-CSF included filgrastim and pegfilgrastim.

^†Survival benefit not included in UDENYCA^® prescribing information.

CI = confidence interval; FN = febrile neutropenia; G-CSF = granulocyte colony stimulating factor; RR = relative risk.

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* Based on wholesale acquisition cost (WAC). WAC does not necessarily reflect actual prices paid by consumers, pharmacies, or third-party payers. UDENYCA^® WAC of $4175 per prefilled syringe vs Neulasta^® WAC of $6417 per prefilled syringe.

References: 1. Kuderer, M. Impact of primary prophylaxis with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor on febrile neutropenia. J Clin Oncol. 2007;25(21):1-10. 2. Data on file. Coherus BioSciences, Inc.; 2023. 3. UDENYCA^® (pegfilgrastim-cbqv) Prescribing Information. Redwood City, CA: Coherus BioSciences, Inc.; 2023. 4. Neulasta^® (pegfilgrastim) Prescribing Information. Thousand Oaks, CA: Amgen Inc.; 2021.

INDICATION

UDENYCA^® (pegfilgrastim-cbqv) is a leukocyte growth factor indicated to decrease the incidence of infection, as manifested by febrile neutropenia, in patients with non-myeloid malignancies receiving myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs associated with a clinically significant incidence of febrile neutropenia.

Limitations of Use

UDENYCA^® is not indicated for the mobilization of peripheral blood progenitor cells for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATION: Patients with a history of serious allergic reactions to pegfilgrastim products or filgrastim products. Reactions have included anaphylaxis.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

Fatal splenic rupture: Evaluate patients who report left upper abdominal or shoulder pain for an enlarged spleen or splenic rupture.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS): Evaluate patients who develop fever, lung infiltrates, or respiratory distress. Discontinue UDENYCA^® in patients with ARDS.

Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis: The majority of reported events occurred upon initial exposure. Allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, can recur within days after the discontinuation of initial anti-allergic treatment. Permanently discontinue UDENYCA^® in patients with serious allergic reactions.

Sickle cell crises: Severe and sometimes fatal crises have occurred. Discontinue UDENYCA^® if sickle cell crisis occurs.

Glomerulonephritis: The diagnoses were based upon azotemia, hematuria (microscopic and macroscopic), proteinuria, and renal biopsy. Generally, events resolved after dose reduction or discontinuation. Evaluate and consider dose-reduction or interruption of UDENYCA^® if causality is likely.

Leukocytosis: White blood cell (WBC) counts of 100 x 10⁹/L or greater have been observed in patients receiving pegfilgrastim products. Monitoring of complete blood count (CBC) during UDENYCA^® therapy is recommended.

Thrombocytopenia: Thrombocytopenia has been reported in patients receiving pegfilgrastim. Monitor platelet counts.

Capillary Leak Syndrome: Has been reported after G-CSF administration, including pegfilgrastim products, and is characterized by hypotension, hypoalbuminemia, edema, and hemoconcentration. Episodes vary in frequency, severity and may be life-threatening if treatment is delayed. If symptoms develop, closely monitor and give standard symptomatic treatment, which may include a need for intensive care.

Potential for Tumor Growth Stimulatory Effects on Malignant Cells: The granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) receptor through which pegfilgrastim products and filgrastim products act has been found on tumor cell lines. The possibility that pegfilgrastim products act as a growth factor for any tumor type, including myeloid malignancies and myelodysplasia, diseases for which pegfilgrastim products are not approved, cannot be excluded.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Patients with Breast and Lung Cancer: MDS and AML have been associated with the use of pegfilgrastim in conjunction with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy in patients with breast and lung cancer. Monitor patients for sign and symptoms of MDS/AML in these settings.

Aortitis: Has been reported in patients receiving pegfilgrastim products, occurring as early as the first week after start of therapy. Manifestations may include generalized signs and symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, malaise, back pain, and increased inflammatory markers (e.g., c-reactive protein and white blood cell count). Consider aortitis when signs and symptoms develop without known etiology. Discontinue UDENYCA^® if aortitis is suspected.

Nuclear Imaging: Increased hematopoietic activity of the bone marrow in response to growth factor therapy has been associated with transient positive bone imaging changes. Consider when interpreting bone imaging results.

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Most common adverse reactions (≥ 5% difference in incidence compared to placebo) are bone pain and pain in extremity.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Coherus BioSciences at 1‑800‑4‑UDENYCA (1‑800‑483‑3692) or FDA at 1‑800‑FDA‑1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

G-CSF expanded use during COVID-19 pandemic

As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network^® (NCCN^®) and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO^®) have offered short-term recommendations specific to issues with COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) for hematopoietic growth factors, as related to the on-label use of our product. The recommendations include the expanded prophylactic use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), such as pegfilgrastim, to reduce the potential number and length of hospitalizations for cancer patients undergoing various chemotherapy treatments. Please see important limitations to these recommendations outlined below.

UPDATED RECOMMENDATIONS

The short-term recommendations include a lowered threshold for the use of myeloid growth factors from those chemotherapy regimens that have a 20% or higher risk of febrile neutropenia to now include those regimens with a 10%-20% risk of febrile neutropenia, which includes all of the intermediate risk chemotherapy regimens.^1,2

CAUTION: Physicians may wish to avoid use of or discontinue G-CSF in cases of respiratory infection, respiratory symptoms, or confirmed or suspected COVID-19 to avoid increase in pulmonary inflammation or hypothetical risk of increasing inflammatory cytokines associated with adverse outcome.

For further information from each organization:

NCCN is providing resources from the leading cancer centers that comprise the nonprofit alliance and sharing them all online at NCCN.org/covid-19. The site will be updated as new resources become available. For information specifically on changes to the myeloid growth factors guidelines, please see NCCN.org/covid-19/pdf/HGF_COVID-19.pdf.

ASCO has provided guidance on how to care for patients experiencing potential neutropenic fever and neutropenia who are affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance can be found online at ASCO.org.

If you have any questions on these guidelines, please call our Medical Affairs team at 1-800-483-3692.

References: 1. Referenced with permission from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. © National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. 2020. All rights reserved. Accessed April 9, 2020. To view the most recent and complete version of the guideline, go online to NCCN.org. NCCN makes no warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding their content, use or application and disclaims any responsibility for their application or use in any way. 2. COVID‑19 patient care information. American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Updated April 23, 2020. Accessed May 1, 2020. https://www.asco.org/asco-coronavirus-information/care-individuals-cancer-during-covid-19

Protect your patients’ path toward remission

The National Cancer Comprehensive Network® (NCCN) recommendation for G-CSF use during chemotherapy

INDICATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INDICATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

G-CSF expanded use during COVID-19 pandemic

UPDATED RECOMMENDATIONS

For further information from each organization:

The National Cancer Comprehensive Network^® (NCCN) recommendation for G-CSF use during chemotherapy