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The US FDA has approved Dawnzera (donidalorsen; 80mg SC, Q4W/Q8W) as a prophylactic treatment against attacks in pts (≥12yrs.) with hereditary angioedema; available in the US in coming days
Approval was based on P-III (OASIS-HAE) trial & OASISplus OLE study, where P-III showed 81% fewer monthly HAE attacks over 24wks. (87% from 2nd dose) &…
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The CHMP has recommended Tryngolza (olezarsen) as an adjunct to diet in adult patients for the treatment of genetically confirmed familial chylomicronemia syndrome; EC’s decision is expected in Q4’25
Opinion was based on P-III (Balance) trial assessing (Q4W) vs PBO, which showed reduced triglyceride levels at 6mos., sustained through 12mos., with decrease in acute…
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Ionis has reported topline P-III (ESSENCE) trial data assessing olezarsen (50mg: 276 pts or 80mg: 832 pts, SC, Q4W for 12mos.) vs PBO (n= 369) in 1,478 adults with mod. hypertriglyceridemia (fasting TG ≥150mg/dL to <500mg/dL) with or at risk of ASCVD
Trial met its 1EP with significant PBO-adjusted TG reductions of 61% (80mg)…
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Ionis has granted Sobi global exclusive rights of olezarsen excl. the US, Canada & China to treat familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) & severely elevated triglycerides; Ionis to independently market Olezarsen in the US, whereas Theratechnologies holds the rights in Canada
As per the deal, Ionis will get an upfront, with potential milestone payments &…
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Ionis has granted Ono Pharma an exclusive global license to develop & commercialize sapablursen for the treatment of polycythemia vera (PV)
As per the deal, Ionis will get $280M upfront & ~$660M in development, regulatory & sales milestones, plus mid-teens net sales-based royalties as well as Ionis will be responsible to complete ongoing…
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The EC has approved Wainzua to treat ATTRv-PN (stage 1/2 polyneuropathy) in adults pts based on P-III (NEURO-TTRansform) trial assessing eplontersen vs external PBO over 66wks., with follow-up to Wk. 85 & an end-of-trial evaluation. Eligible pts could then enter an ongoing OLE study
Trial showed sustained benefits in co-1EPs of serum transthyretin…
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The US FDA has approved Tryngolza (80mg, QM, self-administered via an auto-injector) as an adj. for reducing triglycerides (TG) in FCS patients, based on a P-III (BALANCE) study. Further submission is under review in the EU, with more filings planned
The P-III study involved FCS patients with fasting TG levels of ≥880mg/dL. Trial showed…
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The EMA’s CHMP has granted positive opinions to 5 Biologics and 1 New Chemical Entity in October 2024, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry
The major highlighted drugs were Novo Nordisk’s Alhemo to treat Haemophilia A or B with inhibitors and AstraZeneca & Ionis’ Wainzua for Hereditary Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis
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The opinion of Wainzua for ATTRv-PN (stage 1/2 polyneuropathy) was supported by its P-III (NEURO-TTRansform) study vs external PBO for over wk.66, with a follow-up until wk.85 & an end-of-trial evaluation. Eligible patients could then enter an ongoing OLE study
Study depicted sustained benefits in co-1EPs of serum transthyretin (TTR) levels & neuropathy…
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The second quarter of 2023 highlights multiple clinical trial results, approvals, and numerous deals. There are major alliances in this quarter which include Merck acquired Prometheus for ~$10.8B and Astellas entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Iveric Bio for ~$5.9B
The second quarter of the year also showcases multiple approvals of the therapies…

