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Esperoct® [antihemophilic factor (recombinant), glycopegylated-exei] logo

Indicated for use in adults and children with hemophilia A for on-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes, perioperative management of bleeding, and routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes. Esperoct® is not indicated for the treatment of von Willebrand disease.

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Extend half-life beyond the standard

In open-label clinical trials, Esperoct® achieved a longer half-life across age groups when compared to standard half-life (SHL) Factor VIII products.1

Extend half-life beyond the standard

In open-label clinical trials, Esperoct® achieved a longer half-life across age groups when compared to standard half-life (SHL) Factor VIII products.1

Longer half-life compared to SHL FVIII products

In patients ≥18 years of age

In pathfinder 1, a phase 1 study with adult patients, Esperoct® achieved a 60% longer half-life compared to SHL FVIII products.1

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Half-life graph

Keep them covered longer

Compared to other extended half-life (EHL) products, Esperoct® achieved an unprecedented 22-hour half-life in adults.2,a,b

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in adults with site-directed glycoPEGylation2

aIn a phase 3, open-label study, safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of Esperoct® were evaluated in previously treated patients (PTPs) aged ≥12 years with severe hemophilia A. Single-dose PK studies were performed in 42 adults after receiving Esperoct® 50 IU/kg (includes adult patients from pathfinder 2 Phase 3 trial and Phase 1 PK trials).2,4

bMean half-life in adults, compared with other EHL FVIII products; the mean half-life in adults is 19.7 hours for Eloctate®, 14.7 for Adynovate®, and 17.9-18.6 for Jivi®.5-7

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Among EHL products, fewer Esperoct® prescriptions were switched to another product.3,c

cBased on data for Q2 2020-Q2 2021; accounts for net gains and losses of patients switching to and from extended half-life rFVIII available for at least one year.3

In patients <12 years of age

In pathfinder 5, a phase 3 open-label study with pediatric previously treated patients, Esperoct® achieved an 85% longer half-life compared to SHL FVIII products.8

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85% longer half-life

Compared with SHL FVIII products

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Keep them covered longer

In pathfinder 5, a phase 3 study of children (aged <12 years), Esperoct® achieved a 14.3-hour mean half-life.2,3

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14.3-hour

mean half-life in children2,3

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Among EHL products, fewer Esperoct® prescriptions were switched to another product.3,d

dBased on data for Q2 2020-Q2 2021; accounts for net gains and losses of patients switching to and from extended half-life rFVIII available for at least one year.3

Achieve high trough levels in hemophilia A

The pharmacokinetics (PK) of Esperoct® were evaluated in previously treated patients with severe hemophilia A. Esperoct® achieved high factor levels in adolescents, adults, and children.2,e

eFor children aged 6-11 years, trough level is 2%.

In patients aged 12 to 70 years

In patients aged 0 to <12 years

Pivotal trial main phase

In the pathfinder 2 open-label study, Esperoct® achieved factor levels ≥3% for the entire dosing interval and in PK modeling data ≥5% for 90% of the time.2

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6+ years post hoc analysis

In a post hoc analysis, long-term prophylaxis (≥6 years) showed a stabilization in mean FVIII trough levels and decrease in annualized bleed rate over time.9,h

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In patients aged 0 to <12 years

Pivotal trial main phase

In the pathfinder 5 open-label study, Esperoct® achieved factor levels ≥2% for the entire dosing interval for children aged 6 to 11 years, and in PK modeling data, ≥5% for 72% of the dosing interval for children aged 0 to <12 years.2

Aged 6-11 years

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Aged 0 to <12 years

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5+ years post hoc analysis

In a post hoc analysis, long-term prophylaxis (≥5 years) showed a stabilization in mean FVIII trough levels.9,i

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fSteady-state FVIII activity profiles were estimated in 143 patients using a one-compartment model with first-order elimination with PK parameters of clearance and volume of distribution.2

gSteady-state FVIII activity profiles were estimated in 22 children using a one-compartment model with first-order elimination, including PK parameters of clearance and volume of distribution.2

hExploratory descriptive analyses of the data were used to evaluate long-term annual bleed rates and mean factor VIII trough levels which were assessed over time in 61 patients who received ≥6 years of prophylaxis, every 4 days. Limitations of the analyses include the lack of baseline joint status data, which is clinically relevant for phenotypic assessment prior to treatment initiation. The absence limits the ability to draw conclusions regarding improvement in joint status over time. Several trough-level data were excluded if it was believed that they were elevated due to dosing to treat a recent bleed.9

iExploratory descriptive analyses of the data were used to evaluate mean factor VIII trough levels which were assessed over time in 54 patients who received ≥5 years of twice-weekly prophylaxis. Limitations of the analyses include the exclusion of several trough-level data if believed that they were elevated due to dosing to treat a recent bleed.9

Study designs

Tiede et al (2013)1
pathfinder 1 phase 1 clinical trial

Patients: Previously treated males aged ≥18 years (n=26) with severe hemophilia A, a residual FVIII activity of <1%, and at least 150 days of exposure to an FVIII product.

Study design: Open-label dose-escalation trial. Patients received a single dose of 25, 50, or 75 IU/kg of their previous SHL product (pdFVIII or rFVIII), followed by the same dose of Esperoct® after a minimum 4-day wash-out period. To allow for comparison, all results were adjusted to a 50 IU/kg dose of each product.1

Primary endpoint: Evaluating adverse events and antibody formation, including inhibitors against FVIII and Esperoct®, and binding antibodies against Esperoct®.

Secondary endpoints: Evaluating the PK profile of Esperoct® and comparing Esperoct® FVIII activity with that of the patients’ previous FVIII products.

Giangrande et al (2017 and 2020)
pathfinder 2 phase 3 clinical trial: main phase and extension

Patients: Previously treated males aged 12–66 years with severe congenital hemophilia A (FVIII activity <1%) and at least 150 exposure days to any FVIII products.4

Study design: Multinational, open-label, non-randomized trial evaluating safety, pharmacokinetics, and clinical efficacy of Esperoct® when used for prophylaxis and treatment of bleeds. During the main phase, 175 patients received routine prophylaxis (50 IU/kg every 4 days), and 12 adults elected to be treated on-demand. A subset of patients (n=150) continued on in extension phase part 1; 139 continued into the non-randomized extension part 2, with 113 completing the trial.4,10

Co-primary endpoints: Incidence of FVIII inhibitors ≥0.6 BU (Bethesda units) and ABR (annualized bleeding rate) for patients on prophylaxis.4

Meunier et al (2017)8
pathfinder 5 phase 3 clinical trial

Patients: Previously treated males (n=68) aged <12 years with severe hemophilia A (FVIII activity level of <1%) and a body weight ≥10 kg. Patients aged 0–5 years had at least 50 exposure days to other FVIII products. Patients aged 6–11 years had at least 150 exposure days.

Study design: Multinational, open-label, non-randomized, non-controlled trial evaluating the safety, clinical efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of prophylactic and treatment on demand of Esperoct®. For bleeding episodes, treatment dose was 20–75 IU/kg, depending on bleed severity and location. For prophylaxis, patients administered 50–75 IU/kg twice weekly for 26 weeks.

Prior to the start of routine prophylaxis, single-dose PK comparison was performed in 27 children between previous SHL products and Esperoct® at the same administered dose. Half-life comparison is based on estimated terminal half-life ratio using a population-based method.

Primary endpoint: Incidence of inhibitory antibodies against FVIII, indicated by a result of ≥0.6 BU (Bethesda units), as measured with the Nijmegen-modified Bethesda assay with heat inactivation of residual FVIII activity.

Secondary endpoint: Frequency of adverse events, including serious adverse effects, inhibitor formation against FVIII, allergic reactions, thromboembolic events, and medication errors.

One Proven Starting Dose

for routine prophylaxis (adults and adolescents)

50 IU/kg
  • No dose adjustment needed and related PK testing required2,4
  • Regimen can be individualized to less or more frequent dosing.2,j
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PEGylation technology

Esperoct® mechanism of action

Esperoct® extends half-life through PEGylation.2

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jBased on bleeding episodes

Selected Important Safety Information for Esperoct®

Contraindications

  • Do not use in patients who have known hypersensitivity to Esperoct® or its components, including hamster proteins

Warnings and Precautions

  • Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may occur. Should hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue Esperoct® and administer appropriate treatment

Indications and Usage

Esperoct® [antihemophilic factor (recombinant), glycopegylated-exei] is indicated for use in adults and children with hemophilia A for on-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes, perioperative management of bleeding, and routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes

  • Esperoct® is not indicated for the treatment of von Willebrand disease

Important Safety Information

Contraindications

  • Do not use in patients who have known hypersensitivity to Esperoct® or its components, including hamster proteins

Warnings and Precautions

  • Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may occur. Should hypersensitivity reactions occur, discontinue Esperoct® and administer appropriate treatment
  • Development of neutralizing antibodies (inhibitors) has occurred. Perform an assay that measures Factor VIII inhibitor concentration if bleeding is not controlled with the recommended dose of Esperoct® or if the expected plasma Factor VIII activity levels are not attained

Adverse Reactions

  • The most frequently reported adverse reactions in clinical trials (≥1%) were rash, redness, itching (pruritus), and injection site reactions

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References:

  1. Tiede A, Brand B, Fischer R, et al. Enhancing the pharmacokinetic properties of recombinant factor VIII: first-in-human trial of glycoPEGylated recombinant factor VIII in patients with hemophilia A. J Thromb Haemost. 2013;11(4):670-678. 
  2. Esperoct [package insert]. Plainsboro, NJ: Novo Nordisk Inc; 2019. 
  3. Data on file. Novo Nordisk Inc; Plainsboro, NJ. 
  4. Giangrande P, Andreeva T, Chowdary P, et al. Clinical evaluation of glycoPEGylated recombinant FVIII: efficacy and safety in severe haemophilia A. Thromb Haemost. 2017;117(2):252-261. 
  5. Eloctate® [package insert]. Cambridge, MA: Biogen Idec Inc.; 2020. 
  6. Adynovate® [package insert]. Westlake Village, CA: Baxter Healthcare Corporation; 2021. 
  7. Jivi® [package insert]. Whippany, NJ: Bayer HealthCare LLC; 2018. 
  8. Meunier S, Alamelu J, Ehrenforth S, et al. Safety and efficacy of a glycoPEGylated rFVIII (turoctocog alpha pegol, N8-GP) in paediatric patients with severe haemophilia A. Thromb Haemost. 2017;117:1705-1713. 
  9. Tiede A, Hampton K, Jimenez-Yuste V, Young G, Benchikh El Fegoun S, Chowdry P. Post-hoc analysis on the long-term response to fixed-dose prophylaxis with N8-GP in patients with haemophilia A. Haemophilia. 2021;10.1111/hae.14409. 
  10. Giangrande P, Karim F, Nemes L, et al. Long-term safety and efficacy of N8-GP in previously treated adults and adolescents with hemophilia A: final results from pathfinder2. J Thromb Haemost. 2020;18(1):5-14.
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