| Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Polivy vs Epkinly
Side-by-side clinical, coverage, and cost comparison for diffuse large b-cell lymphoma.Deep comparison between: Polivy vs Epkinly with Prescriber.AI
AI compares prescribing info and payer-specific access barriers across 1,200+ formularies. Here's a preview of what prescribers are already asking.Safety signalsEpkinly has a higher rate of injection site reactions vs Polivy based on FDA-approved prescribing information
Coverage gaps3 major payers require step therapy for Epkinly but not Polivy, including UnitedHealthcare
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Category
Polivy
Epkinly
At A Glance
IV infusion
Every 21 days
CD79b-directed antibody-drug conjugate
SC injection
Every 1-4 weeks
CD20xCD3 bispecific antibody
Indications
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
- High grade B-cell lymphoma
- Lymphoma, Follicular
Dosing
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (previously untreated), HGBL 1.8 mg/kg IV infusion every 21 days for 6 cycles in combination with rituximab product, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone (R-CHP); administer initial dose over 90 minutes, subsequent doses may be given over 30 minutes if tolerated.
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (relapsed or refractory) 1.8 mg/kg IV infusion every 21 days for 6 cycles in combination with bendamustine and a rituximab product; administer initial dose over 90 minutes, subsequent doses may be given over 30 minutes if tolerated.
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, High grade B-cell lymphoma Step-up SC doses: 0.16 mg (Day 1), 0.8 mg (Day 8); then 48 mg weekly through Cycle 3; 48 mg every 2 weeks for Cycles 4-9; 48 mg monthly from Cycle 10 until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Lymphoma, Follicular (monotherapy) Step-up SC doses: 0.16 mg (Day 1), 0.8 mg (Day 8), 3 mg (Day 15); then 48 mg weekly through Cycle 3; 48 mg every 2 weeks for Cycles 4-9; 48 mg monthly from Cycle 10 until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Lymphoma, Follicular (+ lenalidomide and rituximab) Step-up SC doses: 0.16 mg (Day 1), 0.8 mg (Day 8), 3 mg (Day 15); then 48 mg weekly through Cycle 3; 48 mg monthly for Cycles 4-12 with lenalidomide 20 mg (Days 1-21) and rituximab 375 mg/m2 (Cycles 1-5); total 12 cycles or until progression.
Contraindications
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Adverse Reactions
Most common (>=20%) Peripheral neuropathy, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, alopecia, mucositis, pyrexia, decreased appetite
Serious Peripheral neuropathy, infusion-related reactions, myelosuppression, serious and opportunistic infections, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, tumor lysis syndrome, hepatotoxicity, infusion site extravasation injury
Most common (>=20%) CRS, fatigue, injection site reactions, musculoskeletal pain, pyrexia, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, rash, upper respiratory tract infections, constipation, pneumonia, COVID-19, fever, cough, headache
Serious CRS, infections (sepsis, COVID-19, pneumonia, upper respiratory tract infections), pleural effusion, febrile neutropenia, fever, ICANS
Postmarketing Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pharmacology
Polatuzumab vedotin-piiq is a CD79b-directed antibody-drug conjugate; the monoclonal antibody binds CD79b on B cells, is internalized, and releases MMAE intracellularly via lysosomal protease cleavage, where MMAE binds microtubules to inhibit cell division and induce apoptosis in dividing B cells.
Epcoritamab-bysp is a bispecific CD20-directed CD3 T-cell engager (humanized IgG1) that simultaneously binds CD3 on T-cells and CD20 on lymphoma and healthy B-lineage cells, activating T-cells, inducing cytokine release, and causing B-cell lysis; in combination with rituximab it also mediates NK cell antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC).
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Most Common Insurance
Anthem BCBS
Polivy
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (10/12) · Step Therapy (0/12) · Qty limit (0/12)
Epkinly
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (9/12) · Step Therapy (0/12) · Qty limit (0/12)
UnitedHealthcare
Polivy
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (0/8) · Step Therapy (0/8) · Qty limit (0/8)
Epkinly
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (0/8) · Step Therapy (0/8) · Qty limit (0/8)
Humana
Polivy
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (3/3) · Step Therapy (0/3) · Qty limit (2/3)
Epkinly
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (2/3) · Step Therapy (0/3) · Qty limit (0/3)
Coverage data sourced from MMIT. Updated monthly.
Savings
Cost estimate not availableCancerCare: Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Commercial or private insurance
Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE
Cost estimate not availableGenmab Patient Assistance Program: Epkinly
Commercial or private insurance
Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE
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