FDA Approves First Oral Therapy For Prevention of HAE Attacks

post-default-image
January 1

When the FDA approved BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s Orladeyo (berotralstat) last month, the drug became the first oral treatment for prophylaxis to prevent hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks. According to Zitter Insights, payers with nearly three-quarters of covered lives plan to manage it at parity to other prophylactic treatments.

HAE is a rare but potentially fatal condition that causes swelling in various parts of the body, including the hands, feet, intestinal tract, face, larynx and trachea.

0
0 Comments
Angela Maas

Angela Maas

Angela has an extensive background of editing, reporting and writing for trade and consumer publications. She has written Radar on Specialty Pharmacy (formerly called Specialty Pharmacy News) since she joined AIS Health in 2005 and has broad knowledge of the various issues at play within the space. Before joining AIS Health, she was managing editor at Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit News Canada and managing editor at HemAware (a hemophilia publication), Lupus Living and Momentum (a multiple sclerosis publication). She has a B.A. in English and an M.A. in British literature from Arizona State University.

Related Posts

a-businessman-touching-screen
May 12

Do Pharma/PBM Contracts Play Role in Drugmakers’ Revenue Leakage?

READ MORE
a-doctor-speaking-to-a-patient
May 12

Novartis’ Pluvicto Brings New Mechanism of Action to mCRPC Options

READ MORE
an-elderly-looking-outside
May 12

Study Finds PBC Drug’s Real-World, Trial Side Effects Are Similar

READ MORE
directory-of-health-plans-test-drive-directory-of-health-plans-ad

The Latest

Premium Categories

meet-the-expert-webinar-navigating-the-complex-us-payer-landscape-to-grow-your-business-ad

Meet Our Reporters

GAIN THERAPEUTIC AREA-SPECIFIC INTEL TO DRIVE ACCESS FOR YOUR BRAND

Sign up for publications to get unmatched business intelligence delivered to your inbox.

subscribe today