| Multiple Myeloma
Aphexda vs Revlimid
Side-by-side clinical, coverage, and cost comparison for multiple myeloma.Deep comparison between: Aphexda vs Revlimid 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 signalsRevlimid has a higher rate of injection site reactions vs Aphexda based on FDA-approved prescribing information
Coverage gaps3 major payers require step therapy for Revlimid but not Aphexda, including UnitedHealthcare
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Category
Aphexda
Revlimid
At A Glance
SC injection
Per apheresis (up to 2 doses)
CXCR4 inhibitor
Oral
Daily on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles
Immunomodulatory agent targeting cereblon
Indications
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Isolated del(5q)
- Mantle cell lymphoma
- Lymphoma, Follicular
- Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphoma
Dosing
Multiple Myeloma 1.25 mg/kg via slow SC injection 10 to 14 hours before first apheresis, following 4 days of filgrastim pretreatment; premedicate with diphenhydramine, an H2 blocker, and a leukotriene inhibitor 30 to 60 minutes before each dose; a second dose may be given 10 to 14 hours before a third apheresis if necessary.
Multiple Myeloma (combination therapy) 25 mg orally once daily on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles, in combination with dexamethasone
Multiple Myeloma (maintenance therapy following auto-HSCT) 10 mg orally once daily continuously on Days 1-28 of repeated 28-day cycles
Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Isolated del(5q) 10 mg orally once daily
Mantle cell lymphoma 25 mg orally once daily on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles
Follicular Lymphoma 20 mg orally once daily on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles for up to 12 cycles, in combination with a rituximab-product
Marginal Zone B-Cell Lymphoma 20 mg orally once daily on Days 1-21 of repeated 28-day cycles for up to 12 cycles, in combination with a rituximab-product
Contraindications
- History of serious hypersensitivity reactions to motixafortide
- Pregnancy
- Severe hypersensitivity to lenalidomide including angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis
Adverse Reactions
Most common (>20%) Injection site reactions (pain, erythema, pruritus), pruritus, flushing, back pain
Serious Vomiting, injection site reaction, hypersensitivity reaction, injection site cellulitis, hypokalemia, hypoxia
Most common (>=20%) - Multiple Myeloma combination therapy Diarrhea, anemia, constipation, peripheral edema, neutropenia, fatigue, back pain, nausea, asthenia, insomnia
Most common (>=20%) - Multiple Myeloma maintenance therapy Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, anemia, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, diarrhea, rash, fatigue
Most common (>=20%) - Myelodysplastic Syndromes Thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, pruritus, rash, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, nasopharyngitis, cough, dyspnea, pharyngitis, epistaxis, fatigue, pyrexia, peripheral edema, asthenia, arthralgia, back pain, muscle cramp
Most common (>=20%) - Mantle Cell Lymphoma Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, cough, dyspnea, rash, pruritus
Most common (>=20%) - Follicular and Marginal Zone Lymphoma Neutropenia, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, cough
Serious Venous thromboembolism, arterial thromboembolism, infections including pneumonia, second primary malignancies, hepatotoxicity, severe cutaneous reactions, tumor lysis syndrome, tumor flare reactions
Postmarketing Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, hepatic failure, toxic hepatitis, angioedema, anaphylaxis, acute graft-versus-host disease, viral reactivation, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, pneumonitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms
Pharmacology
Motixafortide is a CXCR4 inhibitor that blocks binding of SDF-1alpha/CXCL12 to CXCR4, disrupting stem cell anchoring in the bone marrow and mobilizing hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells into the peripheral circulation.
Lenalidomide is an immunomodulatory agent that mediates cellular activities through binding to cereblon, a component of a cullin ring E3 ubiquitin ligase enzyme complex, leading to degradation of substrate proteins and resulting in direct cytotoxic and immunomodulatory effects.
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Most Common Insurance
Anthem BCBS
Aphexda
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (10/12) · Step Therapy (0/12) · Qty limit (0/12)
Revlimid
- Covered on 5 commercial plans
- PA (11/12) · Step Therapy (0/12) · Qty limit (11/12)
UnitedHealthcare
Aphexda
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (0/8) · Step Therapy (0/8) · Qty limit (0/8)
Revlimid
- Covered on 4 commercial plans
- PA (8/8) · Step Therapy (8/8) · Qty limit (7/8)
Humana
Aphexda
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (0/3) · Step Therapy (0/3) · Qty limit (0/3)
Revlimid
- Covered on 0 commercial plans
- PA (2/3) · Step Therapy (0/3) · Qty limit (2/3)
Coverage data sourced from MMIT. Updated monthly.
Savings
$0
BioLineRx Connect Patient Assistance Program: AphexdaCommercial or private insurance
Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE
No savings programs available for Revlimid.
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