Japan-Specific Approval For Hemlibra In Acquired Hemophilia A

New Data Also In Mild/Moderate Disease

Hemlibra receives new approval in Japan intractable disease indication, while positive Phase III results in mild/moderate disease hemophilia A will support a planned EU filing in this setting. 

Hemlibra has been expanding its indication
Japan Approves Hemlibra For Acquired Hemophilia A • Source: Shutterstock

As the global competition between new treatments for hemophilia is set to become ever more crowded, worldwide blockbuster Hemlibra (emicizumab) has expanded its indications in Japan, while positive new Phase III results presented for mild/moderate hemophilia A are set to support an approval filing in this setting in Europe.

The Factor IXa- and X-directed bispecific antibody, created by Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and developed/commercialized together with parent Roche Holding AG and Genentech, Inc

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