Sanofi/Regeneron’s Dupixent: A First For COPD, But Not The Last

The IL-4/13 inhibitor was approved in the US for COPD, a blockbuster-sized indication, but the commercial ramp could take time and several competitors are on its heels.

Sanofi and Regeneron’s mega-seller, the IL-4/13 inhibitor Dupixent (dupilumab) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration as the first biologic for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s a big indication, but the initial launch trajectory could be slow and several other biologic drugs are in late-stage development.

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