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Talzenna

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Medicine Name: Talzenna
Generic Name (API): Talazoparib Tosylate
Dosage Form & Strength: 0.25 mg, 1 mg
Route: Oral
Drug Class: PARP inhibitor

Manufacturer / Innovator:

Pfizer

Regulatory Approval:

  • FDA (US)
  • EMA (Europe)
  • HC (Canada)
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Understanding Talzenna and Its Medical Uses

Talzenna (talazoparib) is a PARP inhibitor from Pfizer. It is used alone for adults with germline BRCA-mutated, HER2-negative breast cancer that is locally advanced or has spread. In prostate cancer, it is taken with enzalutamide by men whose cancer has spread and carries an HRR gene mutation. In the US, since October 2026, this covers two groups: cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy (mAPMR; before October 2026 the US label called this metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, or mCRPC), and cancer that is hormone-naïve or still hormone-sensitive (mAPMN/S). In Europe, the prostate use is only for mCRPC when chemotherapy is not suitable. Read our news on the October 2026 FDA approval for the TALAPRO-3 results.

How Talzenna Works

Talzenna inhibits PARP enzymes, which are involved in repairing damaged DNA in cells. In cancer cells with BRCA or other HRR gene mutations that already impair DNA repair, blocking PARP leads to accumulated DNA damage and cancer cell death, a mechanism known as synthetic lethality.

Approved Patient Population

Talzenna is only for patients whose test shows the right mutation: a germline BRCA mutation in breast cancer, or an HRR gene mutation in prostate cancer, found with an FDA-authorised test. For prostate cancer, this test can be done on tumour tissue or on a blood sample.

Dosage and Administration

For breast cancer, the usual dose is 1 mg by mouth once a day. For both prostate cancer groups, it is 0.5 mg once a day with enzalutamide. Men also stay on hormone therapy (a GnRH analogue) unless both testicles have been removed. Capsules can be taken with or without food, and are swallowed whole. The doctor lowers the dose for moderate or severe kidney problems.

Warnings and Precautions for Talzenna

Talzenna does not carry a formal FDA boxed warning. However, patients and prescribers should be aware of the following important safety information.

Myelodysplastic Syndrome and Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Cases of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have been reported. Complete blood counts should be monitored throughout treatment, and Talzenna should be discontinued if MDS/AML is confirmed.

Myelosuppression

Anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia are common and may require dose interruption, reduction, or blood count monitoring throughout treatment.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Talzenna may cause fetal harm. Women who could become pregnant should use effective contraception during treatment and for 7 months after the last dose. Men with a female partner who could become pregnant, or is pregnant, should use effective contraception during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose.

How to Access Talzenna in India: A 6-Step Process

Step 1 – Search & request your medicine: The patient or treating doctor submits a request with basic details to initiate the access process.

Step 2 – Verification & eligibility review: The team verifies availability and reviews eligibility against regulatory and clinical requirements to ensure a compliant pathway.

Step 3 – Receive quote & delivery timeline: A transparent quotation is shared, covering medicine cost, logistics, and a clear delivery timeline.

Step 4 – Regulatory approval process: Assistance is provided to secure the approvals and documentation required for legal cross-border access.

Step 5 – Temperature-controlled import & handling: The medicine is sourced and transported under strict GDP-compliant conditions to maintain product integrity.

Step 6 – Secure delivery: The medicine is delivered to the patient or treating hospital, with updates provided at each stage.

Note: From request to delivery, every step is designed to ensure your treatment reaches you safely, compliantly, and without unnecessary delays.

Documentation and Availability of Talzenna

Talzenna is manufactured and marketed by Pfizer. It is sourced through authorized distribution channels for patients seeking named-patient import into India.

Required Documentation

Patients typically need a valid prescription from a treating oncologist confirming diagnosis and BRCA or HRR gene mutation testing results. NPP's regulatory team assists in preparing and verifying the documentation needed for a compliant import.

Availability

As an FDA-approved PARP inhibitor for BRCA-mutated breast cancer and HRR-mutated prostate cancer, Talzenna is sourced through authorized channels and imported under GDP-compliant logistics to preserve product quality throughout transit.

Sourcing and Delivery of Talzenna

NPP sources Talzenna directly from authorized pharmaceutical distributors to ensure product authenticity and full traceability. Every shipment is handled under Good Distribution Practice (GDP) conditions from origin to the patient's doorstep.

Storage and Handling

Talzenna should be stored at 20°C to 25°C, with excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C, and this condition is maintained throughout transit.

Delivery Timelines

Once documentation and regulatory approvals are in place, delivery timelines are communicated transparently at the time of quotation, accounting for import clearance and last-mile logistics to the patient's city.

Availability of Talzenna Across Major Cities in India

Patients across India can access Talzenna through NPP's regulated import pathway, with oncology specialists in major cities supporting the treatment process.

Mumbai

Leading hospitals in Mumbai support oncology care coordination and documentation for Talzenna access.

Delhi

Delhi's major hospitals assist patients with prescription support and documentation for Talzenna.

Bangalore

Bangalore's specialist network offers access coordination for eligible BRCA-mutated cancer patients seeking Talzenna.

Chennai

Chennai-based oncology specialists coordinate Talzenna access alongside comprehensive cancer care.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad's care institutions support patients pursuing Talzenna therapy.

Kolkata

Kolkata's specialist centers help coordinate documentation and treatment access for Talzenna.

Pune

Pune-based specialists assist with prescription support and Talzenna treatment planning.

Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad's specialty hospitals support the import and treatment process for Talzenna.

Kochi

Kochi's specialist units assist patients with the documentation needed for Talzenna access.

Chandigarh

Chandigarh's care centers support Talzenna treatment coordination for patients from North India.

Jaipur

Jaipur's specialists help patients navigate the Talzenna access process.

Lucknow

Lucknow-based centers assist patients pursuing Talzenna therapy.

Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar's institutions support access to Talzenna for eligible patients.

Guwahati

Guwahati's specialists help coordinate Talzenna access for patients across the Northeast.

Patients in other cities across India can also access Talzenna through NPP's nationwide coordination network.

Author Details

Nitin Goswami

Written By

Nitin Goswami

Deputy Manager – Content & Social Media, Ikris Pharma Network

Sources: FDA

Dr. Chirag C Shah

Medically Reviewed By

Dr. Chirag C Shah

MBBS

Last Updated: 02 November 2026

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