Bayer Buoyant After EU Nod For Twice-Yearly Eylea

Green light follows a recent rejection by the US FDA to partner Regeneron's request for an extension to the dosing interval.

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Bayer’s bid to maintain its lead in the anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) eye disease space has received a boost with a fresh approval in Europe that extends the intervals between injections for the high dose of its blockbuster Eylea.

Key Takeaways
  • The European Commission has approved Eylea 8mg with an extended treatment interval of up to six months for wet AMD and DME.

The European Commission has granted a label extension for Eylea 8mg (aflibercept), or Eylea HD, with extended treatment intervals of...

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