Is Lartruvo (olaratumab) still available?

No, Lartruvo (olaratumab) has been [withdrawn](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/07/17/2020-15516/eli-lilly-and-co-announcement-of-the-revocation-of-the-biologics-license-for-lartruvo) from the market and is no longer available.

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Q: What is Lartruvo (olaratumab)?

Lartruvo (olaratumab) is an anticancer medication used to treat soft tissue sarcoma (STS) for people who can't get surgery or radiotherapy. This medication is given as an infusion into the vein and in combination with [doxorubicin (Adriamycin)](https://www.goodrx.com/doxorubicin/what-is) treatment. Lartruvo (olaratumab) works by attaching to a protein on the surface of cells that's responsible for growth and movement. Since this protein is also found on cancer cells (including those of STS), blocking the protein can help slow or stop the growth of the cancer. Lartruvo (olaratumab) was approved by the FDA [in 2016](https://investor.lilly.com/news-releases/news-release-details/fda-approves-lillys-lartruvotm-olaratumab-combination) under their [Accelerated Approval program](https://www.fda.gov/patients/fast-track-breakthrough-therapy-accelerated-approval-priority-review/accelerated-approval) based on early studies showing potential benefits of the medication to people with this rare cancer.

Q: Why was Lartruvo (olaratumab) discontinued?

Lartruvo (olaratumab) was discontinued by the manufacturer (Eli Lilly and Co.), because there [wasn't enough clinical evidence](https://investor.lilly.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lilly-establish-access-program-patients-it-prepares-withdraw) that the medication could improve survival for people with STS. Because of this, the FDA decided to withdraw Lartruvo (olaratumab) from the market. Speak with your provider about [other treatment options](https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/content/PDF/sarcoma-patient.pdf) for your particular STS.

olaratumab

Used for Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Lartruvo (olaratumab) is an injectable medication that's given together with doxorubicin (Adriamycin) for the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma (STS) in adults who can't get surgery or radiotherapy. This medication was taken off the market and is no longer available in the U.S.

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Yen Nguyen, PharmD

Cydnee Ng, PharmD

Last reviewed on July 31, 2022

What is Lartruvo (olaratumab)?

What is Lartruvo (olaratumab) used for?

Soft tissue sarcoma (STS)

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Drug facts

Common Brands	Lartruvo(brand no longer available)
Drug Class	Anticancer
Controlled Substance Classification	Not a controlled medication
Generic Status	No lower-cost generic available
Availability	Discontinued

Common Brands

Lartruvo(brand no longer available)

Drug Class

Anticancer

Controlled Substance Classification

Not a controlled medication

Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Availability

Discontinued

Common questions about Lartruvo

Lartruvo is an anticancer medication used to treat soft tissue sarcoma (STS) for people who can't get surgery or radiotherapy. This medication is given as an infusion into the vein and in combination with doxorubicin (Adriamycin) treatment. Lartruvo works by attaching to a protein on the surface of cells that's responsible for growth and movement. Since this protein is also found on cancer cells (including those of STS), blocking the protein can help slow or stop the growth of the cancer. Lartruvo was approved by the FDA in 2016 under their Accelerated Approval program based on early studies showing potential benefits of the medication to people with this rare cancer.

No, Lartruvo has been withdrawn from the market and is no longer available.

Lartruvo was discontinued by the manufacturer (Eli Lilly and Co.), because there wasn't enough clinical evidence that the medication could improve survival for people with STS. Because of this, the FDA decided to withdraw Lartruvo from the market. Speak with your provider about other treatment options for your particular STS.

Lartruvo

What is Lartruvo (olaratumab)?

What is Lartruvo (olaratumab) used for?

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Drug facts

Common questions about Lartruvo

Lartruvo (olaratumab) dosage

Typical dosage for Lartruvo (olaratumab)

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Common questions about Lartruvo

What is Lartruvo (olaratumab)?

What is Lartruvo (olaratumab) used for?

Are you looking for information on Lynparza (olaparib) instead?

Drug facts

Common questions about Lartruvo

What is Lartruvo?

Is Lartruvo still available?

Why was Lartruvo discontinued?

Lartruvo (olaratumab) dosage

Typical dosage for Lartruvo (olaratumab)

Common questions about Lartruvo

What is Lartruvo?

Is Lartruvo still available?

Why was Lartruvo discontinued?