The US regulator has started a review of Roche's supplemental biologics license application (BLA) for Gazyva/Gazyvaro (obinutuzumab) as a treatment for lupus nephritis, with a decision expected in October. The FDA has awarded breakthrough status to the drug in this indication.

Roche RHHBY announced that the FDA has accepted its supplemental new drug application (sNDA) seeking label expansion for its blockbuster drug Gazvya (obinutuzumab) as a potential treatment for lupus nephritis (LN).

Genentech, a Roche Group company(OTCQX:RHHBY) said on Wednesday that the U.S. FDA accepted the company’s supplemental Biologics License Application ((sBLA)) for Gazyva to treat lupus nephritis. Lupus nephritis is a type of kidney disease where the immune system attacks the kidneys.

Submission is supported by positive results from the Phase III REGENCY trial, which demonstrated that nearly half of patients with lupus nephritis who received Gazyva/Gazyvaro plus standard therapy achieved a complete renal response.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted Genentech’s Supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Gazyva® (Obinutuzumab), for the potential treatment of lupus nephritis, (LN,

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the company’s supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Gazyva® (obinutuzumab) for the treatment of lupus nephritis.