FDA approval comes early for Regeneron's Eylea in DME

US FDA approval was granted three weeks early for the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor Eylea (aflibercept) in the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME), broadening the blockbuster biologic's label beyond its first two indications.

US FDA approval was granted three weeks early for the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor Eylea (aflibercept) in the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME), broadening the blockbuster biologic's label beyond its first two indications.

Tarrytown, New York-based Regeneron may add a fourth indication before year-end, since the FDA is expected to decide on a...

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