Sarepta, FDA and gene therapy
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Roche Holding AG has temporarily halted shipments of the gene therapy Elevidys in some countries outside the U.S. following a similar move by U.S. partner Sarepta Therapeutics. The decision comes after the FDA requested a pause following the death of a patient undergoing the treatment.
After initially refusing to suspend Elevidys distribution after two deaths, Sarepta has now given in to the FDA’s request, noting the need to maintain a good working relationship with the regulator.
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Sarepta Therapeutics refused a FDA request to halt shipments of Elevidys, its gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Sarepta stock tanked Friday after a new patient death was uncovered, spurring an FDA request to halt shipments of an unrelated drug.
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The FDA will request Sarepta Therapeutics stop all shipments of Elevidys, its gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, following two deaths tied to the product.