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Insmed Receives FDA Approval of Arikayce to Treat Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) Lung Disease in Adults

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Insmed Receives FDA Approval of Arikayce to Treat Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) Lung Disease in Adults

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  • The approval is based on results of ongoing P-III CONVERT study conducted at 18 countries with 125 sites assessing Arikayce + guideline-based therapy (GBT) vs GBT alone with refractory nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease caused by MAC
  • P-III CONVERT study Results: ARIKAYCE+GBT reduced evidence of NTM lung disease caused by MAC in sputum @6 mos. (29% vs 9%)- showing its safety and efficacy
  • ARIKAYCE is a novel therapy approved in the US for patients with MAC lung disease an also first product approved via the Limited Population Pathway for Antibacterial and Antifungal Drugs (LPAD)

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