Oncopeptides (ONCO) Investor update summary
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Investor update summary
11 May, 2026Strategic rationale and market opportunity
Plans to submit a Type II variation to expand Pepaxti's indication to third-line, less refractory multiple myeloma patients in Europe, aiming to double the addressable patient population and treatment cycles per patient.
Decision is based on market expansion, extended exposure, clinical value, and improved pricing viability due to a more favorable pricing landscape compared to 2023.
New immunotherapies and combination regimens have shifted third-line pricing from a single low-cost comparator to a basket of higher-priced drugs, enhancing commercial viability.
Market potential could significantly increase, with current estimates at SEK 1.5 billion and further upside dependent on regulatory approval and successful price negotiations in each country.
German pricing will serve as a benchmark for other European countries, supporting innovative price levels.
Clinical and scientific rationale
Expansion is supported by robust Phase III OCEAN study data, showing significant improvement in progression-free survival (median 9.3 months vs. 4.6 months, hazard ratio 0.58) and overall response rate (42% vs. 26%) for Pepaxti plus dexamethasone versus standard care.
Pepaxti's peptide drug conjugate (PDC) mode of action is independent of the immune system, offering a complementary approach for patients with exhausted immune systems.
The target population for the new indication is less refractory, less frail, and can benefit from longer treatment duration.
Removal of the "triple class refractory" requirement will facilitate earlier and more frequent patient identification.
Regulatory and financial outlook
Type II variation submission to EMA is planned within months, with initial regulatory feedback expected in the second half of 2026 and a final European Commission decision in the first half of 2027.
Market access and price negotiations will begin after regulatory approval, with processes varying by country.
No change to the financial target of being cashflow positive in 2027; adjustments will be considered only after regulatory and pricing clarity.
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