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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. An approval decision on the gene therapy, also known as EtranaDez, is expected by the end of this month. million ($1.8 million price tag.

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

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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.

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The regulatory round-up: Five important FDA approvals

Drug Discovery World

Elevidys, Sarepta Therapeutics Elevidys became the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to gain marketing authorisation in the US in June this year. The drug was also approved in children up to 24 months of age who remain vulnerable to severe RSV disease through their second RSV season.

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FDA approves first T cell therapy in solid tumours

Drug Discovery World

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Amtagvi (lifileucel), the first cellular therapy indicated for the treatment of metastatic, unresectable melanoma. The approval of Amtagvi represents the culmination of scientific and clinical research efforts leading to a novel T cell immunotherapy for patients with limited treatment options.”

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

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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. Hemophilia A is a rare genetic bleeding disorder that is caused by a mutation in the gene that encodes the key blood clotting protein factor VIII (FVIII).

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ImmunityBio’s Cancer Immunotherapy Anktiva Wins FDA Approval, Boasting a “Triangular Offense”

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ImmunityBio’s Anktiva (N-803, or nogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmln) along with the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine has won US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).

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

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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). It is indicated for patients who do not have a pre-existing medical reason preventing treatment with the therapy.