Approved Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS)
Carvykti (ciltacabtagene autoleucel)
BLA #125746
REMS last update: 04/05/2024
What is the purpose of the REMS?
The goals of the CARVYKTI REMS are to mitigate the risks of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurological toxicities by:- Ensuring that hospitals and their associated clinics that dispense CARVYKTI are specially certified and have on-site, immediate access to tocilizumab.
What do participants need to know?
Below is a general overview of the REMS for all REMS participants (e.g., patients, pharmacies, and healthcare providers). See the application holder(s) REMS Website or the approved REMS materials for more information.
View application holder(s) REMS Website
Hospitals and their associated clinics that dispense CARVYKTI must:
To become certified to dispense |
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Before infusion |
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To maintain certification to dispense if there is a change in the authorized representative |
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At all times |
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What materials are included in the REMS?
The REMS includes a REMS Document. In addition, the REMS includes the following materials intended for patients and healthcare providers.
Material Name | Material Name Link |
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Hospital Enrollment Form (PDF) | https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/rems/Carvykti_2024_04_05_Hospital_Enrollment_Form.pdf |
REMS Document (PDF) | https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/rems/Carvykti_2024_04_05_REMS_Document.pdf |
REMS Full (PDF) | https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/rems/Carvykti_2024_04_05_REMS_Full.pdf |
REMS Website Screenshots (PDF) | https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/rems/Carvykti_2024_04_05_REMS_Website_Screenshots.pdf |
What assessment is available to the REMS?
Assessment Plan |
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REMS assessment plan unavailable for posting at this time. |
What updates have been made to the REMS?
Date | Summary of change |
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04/05/2024 | Modified to align the REMS website with the U.S. package insert (USPI). |
05/18/2023 | Modified to align the REMS materials with the current U.S. package insert (USPI) approved on February 22, 2023. |
02/28/2022 | Approval of the REMS. |
Disclaimer: This webpage provides general information about REMS programs to various REMS participants (e.g., patients, pharmacies, and healthcare providers). The summary information provided herein is not comprehensive and may not include all of the information relevant to REMS participants. This webpage does not constitute a replacement, modification, or revision of the approved REMS document, including any appended REMS materials. Refer to the approved REMS document for complete information on the REMS requirements for each approved application.