PASLI disease

PANTHERx® Rare Launches Drug for APDS

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Through innovation and technology, we continue to make a positive impact on the quality of life of those living with rare diseases.

Key Points: 
  • Through innovation and technology, we continue to make a positive impact on the quality of life of those living with rare diseases.
  • We are pleased to add Joenja® to the list of medications in PANTHERx® portfolio," said Rob Snyder, president of PANTHERx® Rare.
  • Activated Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase-Delta Syndrome, or APDS, is a rare primary immunodeficiency affecting approximately one to two people per million with disease onset occurring as early as infancy.
  • Those with APDS may develop recurrent respiratory tract infections, bronchiectasis, lymphoproliferation as well as neurodevelopment delay and failure to thrive.

Pharming announces US FDA approval of Joenja® (leniolisib) as the first and only treatment indicated for APDS

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Friday, March 24, 2023

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharming Group N.V. ("Pharming" or "the Company") (EURONEXT Amsterdam: PHARM/Nasdaq: PHAR) announces that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Joenja® (leniolisib) for the treatment of activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) syndrome (APDS) in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. Joenja®, an oral, selective PI3Kδ inhibitor, is the first and only treatment approved in the US for APDS, a rare and progressive primary immunodeficiency. The FDA evaluated the Joenja® application for APDS under Priority Review, which is granted to therapies that have the potential to provide significant improvements in the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of serious conditions. Joenja® is expected to launch in the US in early April and will be available for shipment in mid-April.

Key Points: 
  • Joenja®, an oral, selective PI3Kδ inhibitor, is the first and only treatment approved in the US for APDS, a rare and progressive primary immunodeficiency.
  • The FDA approval of a treatment option for one of the more than 450 primary immunodeficiencies is also a key moment for the broader primary immunodeficiency community.
  • Until now, management of APDS has relied on the treatment of the diverse symptoms associated with APDS.
  • With the approval of Joenja®, as a treatment for a rare pediatric disease, the FDA granted Pharming a priority review voucher ("PRV").

Pharming announces US FDA approval of Joenja® (leniolisib) as the first and only treatment indicated for APDS

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 24, 2023

LEIDEN, The Netherlands, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharming Group N.V. ("Pharming" or "the Company") (EURONEXT Amsterdam: PHARM/Nasdaq: PHAR) announces that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Joenja® (leniolisib) for the treatment of activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) syndrome (APDS) in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. Joenja®, an oral, selective PI3Kδ inhibitor, is the first and only treatment approved in the US for APDS, a rare and progressive primary immunodeficiency. The FDA evaluated the Joenja® application for APDS under Priority Review, which is granted to therapies that have the potential to provide significant improvements in the treatment, diagnosis or prevention of serious conditions. Joenja® is expected to launch in the US in early April and will be available for shipment in mid-April.

Key Points: 
  • Joenja®, an oral, selective PI3Kδ inhibitor, is the first and only treatment approved in the US for APDS, a rare and progressive primary immunodeficiency.
  • The FDA approval of a treatment option for one of the more than 450 primary immunodeficiencies is also a key moment for the broader primary immunodeficiency community.
  • Until now, management of APDS has relied on the treatment of the diverse symptoms associated with APDS.
  • With the approval of Joenja®, as a treatment for a rare pediatric disease, the FDA granted Pharming a priority review voucher ("PRV").

Pharming announces first patient enrolled in pediatric clinical trial of leniolisib

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

LEIDEN, Netherlands, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharming Group N.V. ("Pharming" or "the Company") (EURONEXT Amsterdam: PHARM)/(Nasdaq: PHAR) announces that the first patient has been enrolled in its Phase III clinical trial (NCT05438407) evaluating the investigational drug leniolisib, an oral, selective phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) inhibitor, in children with activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome (APDS). There is currently no approved treatment for this complex and progressive disease caused by genetic variants.

Key Points: 
  • Pharming plans to initiate a similar clinical trial in the third quarter of 2023 that will include children aged 1 to 6 years, with APDS, to evaluate a new pediatric formulation of leniolisib.
  • Eligible patients enrolled in either of the pediatric trials will continue to receive leniolisib for a year after the initial 12-week treatment period through an open-label extension trial.
  • Anurag Relan, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer of Pharming, commented:
    "I am pleased we have initiated the first trial in our Phase III pediatric clinical program evaluating leniolisib in children with APDS, and I look forward to our second pediatric trial getting underway.
  • Pharming expects that the CHMP will issue its opinion on the leniolisib MAA in 2H 2023.

Pharming announces first patient enrolled in pediatric clinical trial of leniolisib

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

LEIDEN, Netherlands, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharming Group N.V. ("Pharming" or "the Company") (EURONEXT Amsterdam: PHARM)/(Nasdaq: PHAR) announces that the first patient has been enrolled in its Phase III clinical trial (NCT05438407) evaluating the investigational drug leniolisib, an oral, selective phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) inhibitor, in children with activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome (APDS). There is currently no approved treatment for this complex and progressive disease caused by genetic variants.

Key Points: 
  • Pharming plans to initiate a similar clinical trial in the third quarter of 2023 that will include children aged 1 to 6 years, with APDS, to evaluate a new pediatric formulation of leniolisib.
  • Eligible patients enrolled in either of the pediatric trials will continue to receive leniolisib for a year after the initial 12-week treatment period through an open-label extension trial.
  • Anurag Relan, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer of Pharming, commented:
    "I am pleased we have initiated the first trial in our Phase III pediatric clinical program evaluating leniolisib in children with APDS, and I look forward to our second pediatric trial getting underway.
  • Pharming expects that the CHMP will issue its opinion on the leniolisib MAA in 2H 2023.