Tag Archives: rare disease treatment

Sanofi Receives Orphan Drug Designation in Japan for Rilzabrutinib to Treat IgG4 Related Disease

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has obtained orphan drug designation in Japan for rilzabrutinib as a treatment for IgG4-related disease, a rare immune-mediated condition with limited treatment options. The designation from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is supported by positive … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Secures FDA Approval for Koselugo to Treat Adults with NF1 Plexiform Neurofibromas Following Positive Phase III KOMET Results

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Alexion division has received FDA approval for Koselugo (selumetinib) to treat adults with NF1 who have symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas. The decision is based on strong results from the Phase III KOMET trial, which showed a 20% … Read the full press release