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Ultragenyx Completes FDA Rolling BLA Submission for DTX401 in Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia (GSDIa)

Shots: Ultragenyx has completed rolling submission of a BLA to the FDA seeking approval of DTX401 (pariglasgene brecaparvovec) for the treatment of GSDIa BLA is supported by data from 52 pts with 6yrs. of follow-up. Previously reported P-III (GlucoGene) trial results showed significant reductions in both quantity & frequency of daily cornstarch intake, improved euglycemia…

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA Approval of Nereus (Tradipitant) to Prevent Vomiting Induced by Motion

Shots: The US FDA has granted Nereus for the prevention of vomiting induced by motion, backed by 3 trials, incl. 2 P-III real-world boat studies (Motion Syros & Motion Serifos) & 1 supporting study in pts with documented motion sickness In Motion Syros (n=365) & Motion Serifos (n=316), vomiting incidence was 18.3–19.5% & 10.4–18.3% vs 44.3%…

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StimLabs Reports the US FDA 510(k) Clearance of Theracor for Acute and Chronic Wound Management

Shots: The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Theracor, a human umbilical cord-derived medical device offered in sheet form, for wound care Indicated for the same wound types as StimLabs’ Corplex P, Theracor is used for partial & full-thickness wounds, pressure, venous, diabetic, & chronic vascular ulcers, tunneled/undermined wounds, surgical sites, trauma-related injuries, & draining…

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Bruno Vision Care

Bruno Vision Care Reports the US FDA Clearance of Deseyne for Presbyopia

Shots: FDA has cleared Deseyne, a daily disposable soft contact lens for presbyopia that uses patented Extended Depth of Focus technology Deseyne provides continuous near, intermediate, & distance vision through Cataltheia’s patented hyper-refractive central zone, showing a clinical advantage over multifocal lenses with minimal patient adaptation, strong comfort, & no adverse events reported in studies Made…

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Agios Reports the US FDA Approval of Aqvesme for Anemia in Alpha or Beta Thalassemia

Shots: The US FDA has approved Agios’ Aqvesme (mitapivat) for the treatment of anemia in adults with non-transfusion-dependent and transfusion-dependent alpha- or beta-thalassemia Approval was based on the global P-III (ENERGIZE) and (ENERGIZE-T) studies (n=452), which met all 1EPs and 2EPs, demonstrating significant improvements in hemoglobin, fatigue, and reductions in transfusion burden vs PBO Aqvesme…

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