Novartis looks to favorable dosing regimen for edge in wet AMD

16 April 2019

Novartis (NOVN: VX) has submitted for approval in the USA for brolucizumab, known internally as RTH258, for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

The Swiss pharma giant cashed in a prized priority review voucher to expedite the review process. With a decision expected within six months, the firm could launch brolucizumab this year.

If successful, the firm will go toe-to-toe with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: REGN), which secured a 12-week injection dosing schedule for its Eylea (aflibercept) late last year. The product is joint-marketed with Germany’s Bayer (BAYN: DE).

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