Etavopivat

Phase 2 results from the HIBISCUS study suggest etavopivat may reduce vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell disease patients, showing lower VOC rates and higher hemoglobin response compared to placebo. These findings, presented at ASH 2024, await confirmation in the ongoing phase 3 trial.

Novo Nordisk announced 13 abstracts for the ASH 2024 meeting, including phase 2/3 HIBISCUS trial results on etavopivat for sickle cell disease, FRONTIER4 interim phase 3 results on Mim8 for haemophilia A, and explorer7 phase 3 results on concizumab for haemophilia A or B. These studies focus on safety and efficacy, addressing unmet needs in rare blood disorders.

Novo Nordisk announced 13 abstracts for the 66th ASH Annual Meeting, highlighting etavopivat's phase 2 results for sickle cell disease, Mim8's interim phase 3 results for haemophilia A, and concizumab's phase 3 study results for haemophilia A or B. These studies focus on safety, efficacy, and novel treatments for rare blood disorders.

Novo Nordisk presents new clinical data on sickle cell disease and hemophilia treatments at ASH 2024, including etavopivat's phase 2 results and Mim8 and concizumab's phase 3 trial outcomes, aiming to address unmet needs in rare blood disorders.

Pfizer's withdrawal of Oxbryta from global markets due to increased risk of deaths and complications has left the sickle cell disease community reeling. Despite recent setbacks, hope for SCD treatment lies in next-gen transplantation and gene therapy, with St. Jude developing its own gene therapy. Pfizer's inclacumab and osivelotor, Agios Pharmaceuticals' mitapivat, Novo Nordisk's etavopivat, and Fulcrum Therapeutics' pociredir are among investigational therapies in the SCD pipeline.

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Agios Pharmaceuticals shifted focus to rare genetic diseases, leading to FDA approval of Pyrukynd, the first treatment for pyruvate kinase deficiency anemia. Pyrukynd, a twice-daily tablet, showed efficacy in Phase 3 trials, offering a new option for patients previously reliant on blood transfusions. Agios plans further trials in children and other anemia types, maintaining Pyrukynd's price for five years.