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health1 month ago

ELEVIDYS Slows Duchenne Progression in Three-Year EMBARK Results

Sarepta reports three-year topline results from EMBARK showing ELEVIDYS significantly slows disease progression in ambulatory Duchenne patients treated at ages 4–7. By year 3, NSAA remained above baseline, with a 73% slowing of progression by Time to Rise and a 70% slowing by 10-meter walk/run versus a pre-specified external control; safety signals align with prior data, including a boxed warning for acute liver injury and related risks, with no new safety concerns observed.

Sarepta Shares Surge as FDA Approves Resumption of Elevidys Shipments
business7 months ago

Sarepta Shares Surge as FDA Approves Resumption of Elevidys Shipments

Sarepta Therapeutics' shares rebounded after the FDA approved the resumption of shipments for its gene therapy Elevidys in the US for ambulatory patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, easing concerns about liquidity and market withdrawal, though shipments for non-ambulatory patients remain halted following recent deaths and regulatory scrutiny.

FDA Approves Sarepta's Duchenne Therapy for Younger Patients Amid Ongoing Investigations
health7 months ago

FDA Approves Sarepta's Duchenne Therapy for Younger Patients Amid Ongoing Investigations

The FDA has allowed Sarepta Therapeutics to resume shipments of its Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Elevidys, for younger patients who can walk, after a brief halt due to safety concerns related to non-ambulatory patients following two deaths. The agency continues to review the therapy for non-ambulatory patients, where a voluntary hold remains in effect.

FDA Reviews Safety of Sarepta's Elevidys Amid Ongoing Concerns
healthcare7 months ago

FDA Reviews Safety of Sarepta's Elevidys Amid Ongoing Concerns

Sarepta Therapeutics issued a statement clarifying that the recent death of an eight-year-old Duchenne muscular dystrophy patient in Brazil, who received their gene therapy ELEVIDYS, was deemed unrelated to the treatment. The FDA is investigating the case, but Sarepta emphasizes their commitment to patient safety and regulatory transparency, highlighting the safety profile and risks associated with ELEVIDYS, including infusion reactions and liver injury.

Sarepta Faces FDA Scrutiny and Shipment Halt Amid Gene Therapy Concerns
business7 months ago

Sarepta Faces FDA Scrutiny and Shipment Halt Amid Gene Therapy Concerns

Sarepta's stock dropped after the FDA indicated it will require additional clinical testing for its gene therapy Elevidys, following recent safety concerns and patient deaths, raising concerns about setting a dangerous precedent for gene therapies. The company has already halted sales of Elevidys for certain patients, and the situation continues to create uncertainty for its future and the gene therapy industry.

Sarepta Therapeutics Faces Regulatory and Market Challenges Amid Shipment Pauses and Stock Decline
health7 months ago

Sarepta Therapeutics Faces Regulatory and Market Challenges Amid Shipment Pauses and Stock Decline

Sarepta Therapeutics' gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Elevidys, faces significant hurdles to return to the market after safety concerns, including liver injuries linked to patient deaths, making its re-approval challenging and potentially risking license revocation, according to a senior FDA official.