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bluebird bio wins back-to-back landmark FDA approvals for first-in-class gene therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

These approvals represent crucial milestones for bluebird bio, the gene therapy field, and patients with rare genetic diseases. Prior to bluebird's approvals, there were only two FDA-approved gene therapies for inherited conditions on the market.

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Can gene therapies for haemophilia defend their high price tags?

Pharmaceutical Technology

After its approval, bluebird had set Zynteglo’s price at roughly EUR1.6 Since its FDA approval in August 2022, the beta-thalassemia therapy was launched in the US with a $2.8 million price tag. The post Can gene therapies for haemophilia defend their high price tags? million ($1.8 million at the time).

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FDA approves Duchenne gene therapy with hefty $3.2m price tag

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Sarepta will now need to complete a confirmatory trial to prove the therapy improves physical function and mobility.

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Sarepta wins FDA approval of another drug for rare muscular dystrophy

Bio Pharma Dive

Like other Sarepta drugs, it comes with a high price tag and its clinical benefits haven't been confirmed. Amondys 45 is now cleared for the estimated 8% of Duchenne patients eligible for treatment.

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Lyfgenia and Casgevy Become First FDA-Approved Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

XTalks

This approval also marks bluebird’s third ex vivo gene therapy approved by the FDA for a rare genetic disease and second FDA approval for an inherited hemoglobin disorder, cementing our position as a gene therapy leader.” Vertex-CRISPR’s Casgevy has a US list price of $2.2

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Amylyx ALS drug draws criticism over $158,000 price tag

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Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ Relyvrio – a new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) approved by the FDA on Thursday, after review of the data from its phase 2 trial – was the next day set at a list price of $158,000 per year in the US, sparking outcry. ALS affects over 30,000 people in the US.

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FDA Approval of First Rapid-Acting Oral Depression Drug + Approval of $2.8 Million Gene Therapy for Rare Blood Disorder – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 75

XTalks

In this episode, Ayesha discussed the FDA approval of Axsome Therapeutics’ rapid-acting oral treatment Auvelity for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The approval makes Auvelity the first and only rapid-acting oral medication for depression, and the first and only oral NMDA receptor antagonist approved for MDD.