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Sobi Advances Growth Strategy With Gamifant Launch In Early 2019 For Primary HLH

 
• By Joseph Haas

The interferon gamma blocker is the first new therapy for HLH in 24 years. FDA approval came about four months after Sobi acquired global rights from NovImmune in a deal meant to improve the company's growth prospects.

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Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB’s US affiliate expects to launch Gamifant (emapalumab), approved by the US FDA Nov. 20 for primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), early in 2019 while working toward launching a trial program that could lead to approval in the larger indication of secondary HLH.

The approval is an important milestone in Sobi's growth strategy and will help fill future gaps in its revenue. The company has predicted that peak global sales of Gamifant could be as high as $300m, Sobi North America did not announce the drug’s price upon approval, telling Scrip that it is discussing appropriate pricing with stakeholders

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