US rare disease focused biotech firm Amicus Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FOLD) has commenced the commercial launch of the precision medicine Galafold (migalastat) in Spain following final pricing and reimbursement decisions.
Galafold is now reimbursed in Spain for long-term treatment of adults and adolescents aged 16 years and older with a confirmed diagnosis of Fabry disease (alpha-galactosidase A deficiency) and who have an amenable mutation.
News of the launch prompted a 4.7% rise to $15.78 in Amicus’ share price by close of trading yesterday.
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