Rituximab

Also known as Rituxan and MabThera.

Latest news on rituximab

5 October 2026
Genmab and AbbVie: Epcoritamab + R‑CHOP cuts progression risk 51% in frontline DLBCL Phase 3

Phase 3 trial of subcutaneous T‑cell‑engaging bispecific with R‑CHOP cut progression/death risk by 51% in newly diagnosed DLBCL (IPI 2–5); safety consistent with known profiles.

2 October 2026
Lilly's Jaypirca cleared by FDA as first-line option for certain CLL/SLL patients

FDA clears pirtobrutinib for newly diagnosed CLL/SLL patients without 17p deletion after BRUIN CLL-313 showed a large PFS benefit versus bendamustine–rituximab.

17 September 2026
Roche: CELESTIMO Phase III shows PFS benefit for Lunsumio plus lenalidomide

Interim analysis shows a significant progression‑free survival benefit versus rituximab+lenalidomide in second‑line or later relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma; safety as expected.

17 September 2026
Roche: Lunsumio plus lenalidomide improves PFS in relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma

Phase III CELESTIMO interim analysis showed a statistically significant, clinically meaningful PFS benefit versus rituximab+lenalidomide; OS immature; safety consistent with known profiles.

16 September 2026
Genentech: Lunsumio plus lenalidomide improves PFS in Phase III CELESTIMO for relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma

Phase III CELESTIMO showed a statistically significant, clinically meaningful progression‑free survival benefit for Lunsumio plus lenalidomide versus rituximab plus lenalidomide in relapsed/refractory FL after ≥1 prior therapy.

23 July 2026
Genmab and AbbVie clarify EPCORE DLBCL-1 US primary endpoint not met

The trial's sole U.S. primary endpoint—overall survival—did not reach statistical significance; additional results will be submitted for peer review.

14 July 2026
Genentech’s Gazyva (obinutuzumab) granted FDA priority review for primary membranous nephropathy

FDA granted priority review for obinutuzumab in pMN after Phase III MAJESTY showed markedly higher complete remission vs tacrolimus; FDA decision expected Nov 2026.

6 July 2026
Genmab: EC approves TEPKINLY (epcoritamab) + lenalidomide and rituximab for relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma

First bispecific‑based, chemotherapy‑free second‑line option in Europe after Phase 3 showed major PFS benefit and high complete response rates.

29 June 2026
Genmab: EPCORE DLBCL-4 shows PFS benefit for epcoritamab plus lenalidomide

Phase 3 topline: fixed‑duration subcutaneous epcoritamab + lenalidomide significantly reduced progression/death versus R‑GemOx in relapsed/refractory DLBCL; safety consistent with known profiles.

19 June 2026
Zenyaku/Chugai: Rituxan approved in Japan for adult-onset frequently relapsing or steroid‑dependent nephrotic syndrome

Approval adds adult-onset indication with specified IV dosing; Phase III showed 87.4% relapse‑free at Week 49 versus 38.0% for placebo; safety consistent with prior data.