Genentech Reports P-III Study (OCARINA II) Results of Ocrevus for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
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- The P-III study evaluating Ocrevus (twice-yearly, 10min. SC inj.) vs Ocrevus (IV) in 236 patients with RMS or primary progressive MS (PPMS)
- The results showed that Ocrevus (SC) was non-inferior to IV infusion based on Ocrevus levels in the blood over 12wks. & was comparable to IV infusion in providing rapid & sustained depletion of B cells and near-complete suppression of MRI lesion activity in the brain over 24wks. (97% vs 98% had B cell levels of 5 cells/µL or less when first measured at 14 days)
- Peak Ocrevus blood concentrations were similar for SC inj. & IV infusion. The safety profile was consistent with Ocrevus IV infusion, results will be presented at the 9th Joint ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS Meeting & will be submitted to health authorities in the coming months globally
Ref: Businesswire | Image: Genentech
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