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Can gene therapies for haemophilia defend their high price tags?

Pharmaceutical Technology

On November 2, the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) released its updated evidence aimed at measuring the clinical effectiveness and cost of the two haemophilia gene therapies. Known by the brand name Roctavian, BioMarin’s haemophilia A therapy valoctocogene roxaparvovec could be fairly priced in the range of $1.95–1.96

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Roctavian Becomes First Gene Therapy for Severe Hemophilia A to Get FDA Nod

XTalks

It’s been a big week for cell and gene therapy approvals in the US, including a much-awaited approval for one to treat hemophilia A, the most common form of hemophilia. To be eligible for the therapy, patients must test negative for AAV5-targeted antibodies. Roctavian, a $2.9 SVB has forecasted around $2.2

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Sarepta’s Elevidys Reaches Finish Line as First Gene Therapy Approved for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

XTalks

Gene therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) have been an area of intense research and Sarepta’s Elevidys is now the first one to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). million price tag of Elevidys, a one-time gene therapy.

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Can vertical AI advance cell and gene therapies? 

Drug Discovery World

Andrew Busey , Co-Founder, Form Bio discusses why vertical AI is set to reshape the cell and gene therapy sector. The cell and gene therapy industry is no exception to this digital transformation. Here’s what this means for pharmaceutical leaders and patients.

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What FDA’s Newest Gene Therapy Approval Tells Us About Durability: How Long is Long Enough?

FDA Law Blog

Valentine — On November 22, 2022, FDA approved CSL Behring’s BLA for Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec), an AAV-based gene therapy for the treatment of adults with Hemophilia B who currently use Factor IX prophylaxis therapy, have current or historical life-threatening hemorrhage, or have repeated, serious spontaneous bleeding episodes.

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The regulatory round-up: Five important FDA approvals

Drug Discovery World

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorisations to several new therapeutics over the last month that will have a significant impact on areas of unmet need and the evolution of future treatments.

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Genmab’s Silver Anniversary: Reflecting on 25 Years of Breakthroughs in Antibody Therapeutics

XTalks

Genmab, a trailblazer in the field of antibody therapeutics, celebrates this milestone by reflecting on its impressive journey from a small-scale startup to a global leader in cancer treatment and beyond. Since then, innovative science has been at Genmab’s core, as we harness the power of human antibodies to improve the lives of patients.