Sanofi Stunned As FDA Says No To CAD Drug Sutimlimab

Deficiencies At Third-Party Manufacturing Facility

The French major's hopes for launching its rare blood disorder drug sutimlimab soon have been scuppered by a complete response letter from the FDA after inspecting a third-party facility responsible for making the first-in-class therapy.

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Dark day for Sanofi's sutimlimab • Source: Shutterstock

Sanofi has suffered a surprising regulatory setback after being hit by a rejection from the US Food and Administration for sutimlimab, its treatment of hemolysis in adults with cold agglutinin disease (CAD).

The surprising news that the agency has issued a complete response letter came on its Prescription Drug User Fee Act...

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