Novartis sickle cell medicine Adakveo® approved in Europe to prevent recurrent vaso-occlusive crises

  • Adakveo is the first targeted sickle cell disease therapy for prevention of recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) available for use in Europe
  • Clinical data showed that use of Adakveo led to a significant reduction in the rate of VOCs and to fewer days spent in hospital
  • VOCs disrupt patients’ lives physically, socially, and emotionally – and can increase risk of organ damage and early death

Basel, October 30, …

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Novartis expands Kymriah® manufacturing footprint with first-ever approved site for commercial CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing in Asia

  • Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation (FBRI) in Kobe, Japan becomes first CAR-T cell therapy commercial manufacturing site in Asia
     
  • Novartis global CAR-T manufacturing footprint now spans four continents, bringing Kymriah closer to patients and healthcare professionals around the world
     
  • Prestigious FBRI is recognized for its world-class expertise and established practice in CAR-T cell therapy
     
  • Global CAR-T manufacturing growth includes recent FDA approval for further capacity expansion in the US, …
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