The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) and Vyvgart Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase) for the treatment of adult patients who have anti-MuSK-Ab positive, anti-LRP4-Ab positive, and/or triple seronegative...
Regulations
Rare disease regulations play a critical role in ensuring patients have access to safe and effective treatments. From orphan drug policies to expedited approval pathways, understanding these frameworks can empower stakeholders to advocate for change. Here, we break down the complexities of regulations, their impact on patients, and the opportunities they create for advancing rare disease care.
FDA Approves Extended Release Ruxolitinib for Three Rare Hematologic Disorders
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Jakafi XR (ruxolitinib) extended-release tablets for the treatment of three rare hematologic conditions.
Accelerated Approval Granted to Gene Therapy for Rare Genetic Hearing Loss
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Otarmeni (lunsotogene parvec) for the treatment of patients with otoferlin (OTOF)-related hearing loss.
Biomarkers and Beyond: Integrating AI in Rare Disease Management
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FDA Approves Sparsentan to Treat Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Filspari (sparsentan) to reduce proteinuria in patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The indication includes adult and...
Full Approval Granted to Tecartus for Treatment of Adults With Mantle Cell Lymphoma
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tecartus (brexucabtagene autoleucel) for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory (R/R) mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). MCL is a rare...
Accelerated Approval of Yuviwel (Navepegritide) for Patients with Achondroplasia
Carlos A. Bacino, MD, Professor of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, discusses the accelerated approval of Yuviwel (navepegritide) for patients...
FDA Approves High Dose Regimen of Nusinersen in Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a high dose regimen of Spinraza (nusinersen) for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). SMA is a genetic neuromuscular disorder...
Accelerated FDA Approval of Ex-Vivo Gene Therapy for Children with LAD-1
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Kresladi (marnetegragene autotemcel) for the treatment of pediatric patients with severe leukocyte adhesion deficiency-1...
Accelerated Approval Granted to MPS II Enzyme Replacement Therapy That Crosses Blood Brain Barrier
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Avlayah (tividenofusp alfa) for the treatment of neurologic manifestations of Hunter syndrome (MPS II). This is the...
How The FDA’s Plausible Mechanism Framework Is Accelerating Approval for Osteosarcoma Immunotherapy
Paul Romness, CEO of OS Therapies, discusses the Plausible Mechanism Framework draft guidance and how it will affect the approval process of OST-HER2 LM for the treatment of osteosarcoma. ...
FDA Approves Nivolumab With AVD for Patients With Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Opdivo (nivolumab) with doxorubicin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine (AVD) for adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with previously...
FDA Approves Lynavoy (Linerixibat) for Cholestatic Pruritus in Primary Biliary Cholangitis
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lynavoy (linerixibat) for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in adult patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). PBC is a chronic,...
CHMP Recommends Mavorixafor for WHIM Syndrome
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization for mavorixafor (Xolremdi) for the treatment...
FDA Expands Indication of Lomitapide to Pediatric Patients With Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Juxtapid (lomitapide) capsules for the treatment of pediatric patients ages 2 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia...
FDA Approves Wellcovorin (leucovorin) for Patients With Cerebral Folate Deficiency
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) tablets for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with cerebral folate deficiency (CFD) with confirmed...
FDA Grants Approval to Multiple Myeloma Combination Therapy Under the National Priority Voucher Program
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Tecvayli (teclistamab-cqyv) plus Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory...
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Navepegritide for the Treatment of Patients With Achondroplasia
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval of Yuviwel (navepegritide; previously TransCon CNP) for the treatment of patients two years of age and older with...
FDA Approves Enzyme Substitution Therapy for Teens With Phenylketonuria
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental Biologics License Application for Palynziq (pegvaliase-pqpz) to include pediatric patients ages 12 years and older with...
FDA Approves Oral Treatment for Arginine Vasopressin Deficiency
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Desmoda (desmopressin acetate) oral solution for the management of arginine vasopressin deficiency (AVP-D). AVP-D is a rare neuroendocrine...
Accelerated Approval Granted to Loargys (pegzilarginase) for the Treatment of ARG1 Deficiency
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Loargys (pegzilarginase-nbln) for the treatment of patients ages 2 years and older with arginase 1 deficiency (ARG1-D)....
FDA Approves Venetoclax Combination Therapy for Adults With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Venclexta (venetoclax) in combination with acalabrutinib therapy for untreated adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). CLL is...
Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use Recommendation for Sotatercept for the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Marius Hoeper, MD, Respiratory Physician at Hannover Medical School, Germany, discusses a recent regulatory update by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European...
Approval of Nerandomilast Tablets To Treat Patients With Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis
Shervin Assassi, MD, Director, Division of Rheumatology at McGovern Medical School, discusses the approval of Jascayd (nerandomilast) tablets for treatment of patients with progressive pulmonary...













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