Exagamglogene autotemcel is now indicated for patients aged 2 years and older with sickle cell disease and recurrent vaso-occlusive crises or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia.
Seven companies will participate in a two-phase program that provides early FDA technical guidance during development of new US pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
The expanded indication is supported by pharmacokinetic, safety, tolerability, exploratory efficacy, and long-term safety data from studies in children aged 2 to 5 years.
The action relates to previously identified third-party manufacturing deficiencies rather than concerns about the clinical efficacy or safety data, according to the company.
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