FDA Extends Review of Agios' Mitapivat for Sickle Cell Disease to Feb. 1, 2027

By Public Technologies
  • FDA extended Agios Pharmaceuticals' mitapivat sickle cell disease review deadline three months to February 1, 2027, from November 1, 2026.
  • The agency classified updated safety information as a major amendment while evaluating whether a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy is necessary.
  • Additional follow-up showed no hepatocellular injury cases matching the pattern and severity observed in mitapivat's adult thalassemia trials.
  • The application has Priority Review under the accelerated approval pathway; labeling discussions continue, including potential risk mitigation requirements.


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