Regeneron/Sanofi colorectal cancer drug Zaltrap will see peak-year sales of up to $250 million

13 May 2011

Following its expected launch in 2012 in the USA and Europe for the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC), Regeneron (Nasdaq: REGN) and Sanofi's Zaltrap (aflibercept) will earn peak-year sales in the second-line setting of up to $250 million in the world’s major pharmaceutical markets, according to advisory firm Decision Resources. However, if Zaltrap demonstrates efficacy in the first-line setting, its impact on the CRC drug market may be even greater, it says.

Recently released data from the VELOUR clinical trial showed improved overall survival in patients with metastatic CRC who received Zaltrap in combination with FOLFIRI* as compared to patients who received FOLFIRI alone in the second-line setting.

Modest impact on Avastin

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