Epkinly™
Active ingredients: Epcoritamab
Consumer medicine information
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What this medicine is used for
EPKINLY is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) after two or more lines of systemic therapy. EPKINLY is not indicated for the treatment of patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma. This medicine has provisional approval in Australia for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory DLBCL after two or more lines of systemic therapy. The decision to approve this indication has been made on the basis of overall response and duration of response from an uncontrolled, open label phase I/II study. Continued approval of this indication depends on verification and description of benefit in confirmatory trials.
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze; Do not Shake
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Non-composite pack
This medicine contains one component only.
Component
- Injection, concentrated
- Subcutaneous
- Sterile, preservative free, clear to slightly opalescent, colourless to slightly yellow solution, practically free of visible particles.
Source: ARTG
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
- 1 vial
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under PBS item codes 14792M (Opens in new tab) and 14803D (Opens in new tab). Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility
Source: PBS
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient: Epcoritamab
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Source: AHT
Data sources
- Australian Health Thesaurus (AHT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Medicines Information Pty Ltd (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 4 March 2026
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