FDA Reviews Safety of Sarepta's Elevidys Amid Ongoing Concerns
TL;DR
Sarepta Therapeutics issued a statement clarifying that the recent death of an eight-year-old Duchenne muscular dystrophy patient in Brazil, who received their gene therapy ELEVIDYS, was deemed unrelated to the treatment. The FDA is investigating the case, but Sarepta emphasizes their commitment to patient safety and regulatory transparency, highlighting the safety profile and risks associated with ELEVIDYS, including infusion reactions and liver injury.
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