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Edgewise’s Early Cardiomyopathy Data Builds Case For A Blockbuster

 
• By Andrew McConaghie

The EDG-7500 results have seen the company’s share price rocket, thanks to a potential advantage over existing treatments for the rare heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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Edgewise Therapeutics has unveiled impressive results from EDG-7500, a novel treatment for the heart condition, obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM), with early safety and efficacy data exceeding expectations.

Analysts are now forecasting peak annual sales of $2bn or more for the product by the mid-2030s, if approved, and Edgwise’s share price is currently up by two-thirds (to $29.50)...

Key Takeaways

  • EDG-7500 was discovered as a by-product of Edgewise’s search for muscular dystrophy drugs – but could now be on a path towards blockbuster status.

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