Sanofi Genzyme’s Treatment For Pompe Disease On Track For EU Approval

EMA Rejects Kyowa’s Parkinson’s Disease Drug

EU reviewers have recommended marketing approval for two new medicines, but have turned down another product. 

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Drug Sponsors Faced Mixed Fortunes At CHMP’s July Meeting • Source: Alamy

The European Medicines Agency has recommended pan-EU marketing authorization for Nexviadyme (avalglucosidase alfa), Sanofi Genzyme’s enzyme replacement therapy for the rare, degenerative muscle disorder, Pompe disease. Nexviadyme is under priority review in the US for the same indication.

On the other hand, the agency has recommended against approving Nouryant (istradefylline), Kyowa Kirin’s add-on drug for treating “off”...

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