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Ayvakit

(Avapritinib)

ApprovedSmall molecule

BBlueprint Medicines

Avapritinib is used to treat a rare type of stomach cancer called gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) that has a specific genetic mutation. It works by blocking proteins that help cancer cells grow and spread.[2] Ayvakit is currently approved and in use across 5 indications[4].[1]

Ayvakit is one of 98 small molecule programs targeting Central Nervous System Cancer. It is currently in Approved.

5

Indications

22

Total Trials

11

Active Trials

97

Competitors

1

FDA Application

NDA/BLA/ANDA regulatory filings

8

Patents

Pipeline

Status by Indication[4][1]

Indication

Central Nervous System CancerApproved

Systemic MastocytosisActive, not recruiting

Mast-Cell LeukemiaApproved

Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorActive, not recruiting

Malignant Solid TumorRecruiting

Central Nervous System CancerApproved

Approved

Systemic MastocytosisPhase 2

Active, not recruiting

Mast-Cell LeukemiaApproved

Approved

Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorPhase 1

Active, not recruiting

Malignant Solid TumorPhase 2

Recruiting

Competition

Competitive Landscape

85 competitors in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

#DrugCompanyPhaseTrials

Ayvakit

BBlueprint Medicines

Stivarga

Avastin

BBio-Thera Solutions

Luye

Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.

Votrient

Opdivo

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Yervoy

Bristol-Myers Squibb

TKI258

Mekinist

Nexavar

Ranked by pipeline maturity and clinical activity. Current drug highlighted in teal.

Timeline

Expected Milestones

Q4 2026

Phase 2Recruiting

Locally Advanced or Metastatic Malignant Solid Tumors

NCT04771520

Q1 2027

Phase 1Recruiting

Study completion

NCT06327685

Phase 2Recruiting

Relapsed or Refractory

NCT06316960

Q2 2027

Phase 2Active, not recruiting

Systemic Mastocytosis

NCT03731260

Q4 2027

Phase 2Recruiting

Malignant Solid Tumor

NCT04116541

Phase 2Recruiting

Relapsed AML

NCT06783790

Clinical

Trials by Indication[1]

Systemic Mastocytosis4 trials

(EXPLORER) Study of BLU-285 in Patients With Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis (AdvSM) and Relapsed or Refractory Myeloid Malignancies

Completed·BBlueprint Medicines·Phase 1·NCT02561988·86 enrolled

A Non-Interventional Study in Participants With Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis (ISM) in Germany

Recruiting·BBlueprint Medicines··NCT07255638·80 enrolled

(PATHFINDER) Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Avapritinib (BLU-285), A Selective KIT Mutation-targeted Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, in Patients With Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis

Completed·BBlueprint Medicines·Phase 2·NCT03580655·107 enrolled

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(PIONEER) Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Avapritinib (BLU-285), A Selective KIT Mutation-targeted Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, Versus Placebo in Patients With Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis

Active, not recruiting·BBlueprint Medicines·Phase 2·NCT03731260·251 enrolled

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor2 trials

Safety and Efficacy of Avapritinib in Chinese Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) in the Real World

Completed·CCStone Pharmaceuticals··NCT05381753·61 enrolled

(NAVIGATOR) Study of BLU-285 in Patients With Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) and Other Relapsed and Refractory Solid Tumors

Completed·BBlueprint Medicines·Phase 1·NCT02508532·250 enrolled

Locally Advanced2 trials

(VOYAGER) Study of Avapritinib vs Regorafenib in Patients With Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic GIST

Completed·BBlueprint Medicines·Phase 3·NCT03465722·476 enrolled

Early Access Program (EAP) for Avapritinib in Patients With Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic GIST

Approved for marketing·BBlueprint Medicines··NCT03862885

Relapsed AML1 trial

Avapritinib Combined With Azacitidine and Venetoclax in the Treatment of Relapsed AML After Allo-HSCT

Recruiting·IInstitute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China·Phase 2·NCT06783790·20 enrolled

MRD1 trial

MRD-positive AML Clinical Study

Recruiting·IInstitute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China·N/A·NCT07131059·120 enrolled

11 more indications

AML1 trial

Avapritinib in CBF-AML With KIT Mutations

Unknown status·TThe First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University·Phase 2·NCT05821738·50 enrolled

Interaction1 trial

A Drug-drug Interaction Study of Avapritinib and Midazolam

Completed·BBlueprint Medicines·Phase 1·NCT04908176·10 enrolled

ESS1 trial

Expanded Access Program for Avapritinib

No longer available·BBlueprint Medicines··NCT04714086

Patients With Solid Tumors1 trial

A Study of Avapritinib in Pediatric Patients With Solid Tumors Dependent on KIT or PDGFRA Signaling

Completed·BBlueprint Medicines·Phase 1/2·NCT04773782·29 enrolled

Clinical Trial1 trial

Study for Patients Previously Treated in Avapritinib Clinical Trials

Completed·BBlueprint Medicines·Phase 4·NCT04825574·2 enrolled

AIN1 trial

Avapritinib Maintenance for AML With KIT Mutations

Not yet recruiting·RRuijin Hospital·Phase 2·NCT06765915·47 enrolled

Relapsed or Refractory1 trial

Safety and Efficacy of Avapritinib in Relapsed or Refractory Pediatric CBF-AML With KIT Mutation

Recruiting·—·Phase 2·NCT06316960·50 enrolled

Induction Therapy1 trial

Clinical Study of Induction Therapy Options Based on Molecular Subtyping and MRD in Children and Adolescents With AML

Recruiting·—·Phase 2·NCT06221683·500 enrolled

Locally Advanced or Metastatic Malignant Solid Tumors1 trial

Avapritinib for the Treatment of CKIT or PDGFRA Mutation-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Malignant Solid Tumors

Recruiting·MM.D. Anderson Cancer Center·Phase 2·NCT04771520·50 enrolled

Malignant Solid Tumor1 trial

MegaMOST - A Multicenter, Open-label, Biology Driven, Phase II Study Evaluating the Activity of Anti-cancer Treatments Targeting Tumor Molecular Alterations /Characteristics in Advanced / Metastatic Tumors.

Recruiting·CCentre Leon Berard·Phase 2·NCT04116541·455 enrolled

Unspecified2 trials

Avapritinib With Decitabine in Patients With SM-AHN

Recruiting·HH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute·Phase 1·NCT06327685·34 enrolled

Avapritinib Rollover Study

Recruiting·BBlueprint Medicines·Phase 4·NCT06748001·60 enrolled

Regulatory

FDA Approval Timeline[5]

Jun 16, 2021

AYVAKIT

NDA NDA212608

Sources

References

[1]
ClinicalTrials.gov — 22 trial records for Avapritinib. U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
[2]
MedlinePlus Drug Information — Ayvakit drug information. U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
[3]
ChEMBL — Avapritinib compound record. European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI).
[4]
Open Targets Platform — Drug–disease associations for Avapritinib. EMBL-EBI & Wellcome Sanger Institute.
[5]
OpenFDA — FDA approval records (NDA NDA212608). U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
[6]
FDA Orange Book — Patent and exclusivity data for Ayvakit. U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
[7]
PubMed — 1 publication indexed for Avapritinib. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
[8]
SEC EDGAR — Blueprint Medicines company filings. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Details

Drug Info

Quick Facts

Mechanism of Action: KIT D816V Inhibitor[3]
Modality: Small molecule[3]
Highest Phase: Approved[1]
Company: BBlueprint Medicines

Patent Landscape[6]

Patent Cliff

Oct 15, 2034

Earliest patent expiration — generic entry possible after this date

Patent #Expires

9944651Oct 15, 2034

9200002Oct 15, 2034

11827642Oct 15, 2034

9994575Oct 15, 2034

11964980Apr 10, 2040

3 more patents

11999744Apr 10, 2040

12252494Apr 10, 2040

12060354Mar 8, 2042

Key Publications[7]

Avapritinib in Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis: PIONEER

N Engl J MedMar 16, 2023DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2212562

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