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Biogen Reports Health Canada’s Acceptance of New Drug Submission for Tofersen to Treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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Biogen Reports Health Canada’s Acceptance of New Drug Submission for Tofersen to Treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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  • Health Canada has accepted for review the company’s New Drug Submission (NDS) of tofersen to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) associated with SOD1 gene mutation. The decision is anticipated in 2025
  • The NDS was supported by the data from 28-wk. P-III (VALOR) clinical evaluation for determining the safety & efficacy of tofersen vs PBO in patients with weakness attributable to ALS and SOD1 mutation
  • Tofersen, an antisense oligonucleotide, has previously received the US FDA’s accelerated approval & CHMP’s positive opinion for SOD1-ALS. The EC’s decision for marketing authorization across the EU is anticipated in Q2’24

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Disha Nankani

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