Sex-Related Safety Signals of Sotorasib in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Real-World, Pharmacovigilance Study from the EudraVigilance Database

<b>Background</b>: Sotorasib, a KRAS G12C inhibitor, is approved for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and has shown a distinct safety profile in randomized clinical trials (RCTs). However, post-marketing pharmacovigilance is crucial to identify real-world safety signals including sex-specific differences that may not be evident in controlled trial settings. <b>Methods</b>: This analysis reviewed 845 individual case safety reports (ICSRs) from the EudraVigilance (EV) database between 1 January 2021, and 8 April 2025, involving NSCLC patients treated with sotorasib. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) were assessed by sex, seriousness, outcome, and system organ class (SOC). Disproportionality analyses were conducted to detect sex-specific safety signals, and results were compared with data from the CodeBreaK200 RCT by using a two-proportion z-test. <b>Results</b>: Among the ICSRs, 49.2% involved male and 40.1% female patients. Serious ADRs accounted for 47.5% of cases, with females at higher risk (relative risk [RR] = 1.31; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.22-1.40; <i>p</i> < 0.0001). The most frequently reported SOCs were neoplasms (15.8%), gastrointestinal disorders (15.3%), and hepatobiliary disorders (11.5%). Four sex-specific safety signals were identified: women had a significantly increased risk of cholestasis (RR = 3.37) and hepatotoxicity (RR = 3.01), while men were less likely to report decreased appetite (RR = 0.20) and rash (RR = 0.14). Real-world data showed lower reporting of diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, and liver enzyme elevations (<i>p</i> < 0.0001). <b>Conclusions</b>: Real-world pharmacovigilance supports the RCT findings and highlights sex-specific risks, thus emphasizing the importance of sex-aware monitoring and personalized toxicity management.

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2025-10-19
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Sex-Related Safety Signals of Sotorasib in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Real-World, Pharmacovigilance Study from the EudraVigilance Database

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Sex-Related Safety Signals of Sotorasib in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Real-World, Pharmacovigilance Study from the EudraVigilance Database

Vincenzo Cianci, Natasha Irrera, Desirèe Speranza, Marco Calabrò, Nicola Silvestris, Calogera Claudia Spagnolo, Fausto Omero, Mariacarmela Santarpia, Mariapia Marafioti, Martina Musarra
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<b>Background</b>: Sotorasib, a KRAS G12C inhibitor, is approved for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and has shown a distinct safety profile in randomized clinical trials (RCTs). However, post-marketing pharmacovigilance is crucial to identify real-world safety signals including sex-specific differences that may not be evident in controlled trial settings. <b>Methods</b>: This analysis reviewed 845 individual case safety reports (ICSRs) from the EudraVigilance (EV) database between 1 January 2021, and 8 April 2025, involving NSCLC patients treated with sotorasib. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) were assessed by sex, seriousness, outcome, and system organ class (SOC). Disproportionality analyses were conducted to detect sex-specific safety signals, and results were compared with data from the CodeBreaK200 RCT by using a two-proportion z-test. <b>Results</b>: Among the ICSRs, 49.2% involved male and 40.1% female patients. Serious ADRs accounted for 47.5% of cases, with females at higher risk (relative risk [RR] = 1.31; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.22-1.40; <i>p</i> < 0.0001). The most frequently reported SOCs were neoplasms (15.8%), gastrointestinal disorders (15.3%), and hepatobiliary disorders (11.5%). Four sex-specific safety signals were identified: women had a significantly increased risk of cholestasis (RR = 3.37) and hepatotoxicity (RR = 3.01), while men were less likely to report decreased appetite (RR = 0.20) and rash (RR = 0.14). Real-world data showed lower reporting of diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, and liver enzyme elevations (<i>p</i> < 0.0001). <b>Conclusions</b>: Real-world pharmacovigilance supports the RCT findings and highlights sex-specific risks, thus emphasizing the importance of sex-aware monitoring and personalized toxicity management.

PharmaceuticalsVol. 18(10)
University of Messina (IT), Istituto Tumori Bari (IT), Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
Openalex Percentile: Top 77%
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