No AdComm Puts Sarepta On Path To Blockbuster Success With Duchenne Gene Therapy

Noises From US FDA Positive Ahead Of PDUFA

The US FDA’s waiving of an advisory committee is another promising signal that Sarepta's Duchenne gene therapy SRP-9001 could be approved on 29 May and set it up to become a bigger earner than Novartis’s Zolgensma.

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Sarepta looks to be on the cusp of an historic approval for its Duchenne gene therapy, expected on 29 May. • Source: Shutterstock

Sarepta’s chances of gaining approval for the first ever Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy and setting a new benchmark in the market look stronger following a decision by the US regulator not to hold an advisory committee to inform its review of the company's SRP-9001.

That means there are no extra hurdles for SRP-9001 (delandistrogene moxeparvovec) to clear before an expected US Food and Drug...

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