The US Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Pfizer Inc.’s Beqvez (fidanacogene elaparvovec-dzkt) for hemophilia B provides an early example of the nascent competitive landscape between gene therapies, particularly as manufacturers have previously mostly pursued niche indications in which they did not compete with one another.
Pfizer Matches Beqvez Price To Hemgenix In Hemophilia B, Plans Warranty Program
The drug maker said the program would allow for continued reimbursement when patients change insurance plans. A Sangamo-partnered gene therapy for hemophilia A is also in the works.

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