A Few Companies Bet On Continuing Role For Interferon Therapy In HCV
Hepatitis C drug development is almost exclusively focused on small molecule oral therapies. Of the 54 compounds in clinical development, just two aim to improve upon injectable interferon, the molecule that forms the backbone of current standard of care. It would be tempting to write them off, but a funny thing happened on the way to the interferon-free future.
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Advanz Pharma would have had to show that the European Commission’s decision to revoke Ocaliva’s conditional marketing approval risked causing serious and irreparable harm, according to lawyers from Van Bael & Bellis.
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A “basket approach” to phasing out animal testing could help identify areas where “moonshot” research is required to implement new approach methodologies, according to EU industry federation EFPIA.
Vertex said it reached “a broad reimbursement agreement” with the National Health Service for its once-daily, triple combination treatment for cystic fibrosis. As for reimbursement in the rest of Europe, the company is targeting Ireland, Denmark and Germany next.
Development of the user fee commitment letter largely takes place behind closed doors between industry and FDA. Outside groups see the upcoming negotiation cycle as a chance to change this and other agency information blocks by reminding Commissioner Makary of his commitment to transparency.