Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO) said Wednesday that Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) unit Janssen-Cilag International received European Commission approval for an indication extension of Darzalex co-formulated with Halozyme's Enhanze drug delivery technology to treat adults newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
The latest approval covers people with the disease regardless of transplant eligibility, Halozyme said.
Halozyme's Enhanze drug delivery technology is used for the subcutaneous delivery of injected drugs, the company said.
Halozyme shares were 1% lower in early trading on Wednesday.