Pfizer shelves haemophilia gene therapy Beqvez

Pfizer shelves Beqvez, a Spark Therapeutics developed product
Here's why a gene therapy product originally developed at CHOP spinout Spark Therapeutics was shelved by Pfizer.
Pfizer shelves haemophilia gene therapy Beqvez amid low demand
Pfizer will end the global commercialisation of its haemophilia gene therapy Beqvez (fidanacogene elaparvovec) amid low demand and interest. A Pfizer spokesperson told Pharmaceutical Technology in a statement that the decision,
Pfizer Discontinues Hemophilia Gene Therapy Beqvez As Interest Wanes
According to multiple media reports on Thursday, Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) has terminated the global development and commercialization of its hemophilia B gene therapy, Beqvez. In April 2024, the FDA approved Beqvez for moderate to severe hemophilia B in adult patients who currently use factor IX prophylaxis therapy or have current or historical life-threatening hemorrhage,
Pfizer Axes Beqvez Worldwide, Pivoting Away From Gene Therapy for Hemophilia
The move comes weeks after Pfizer terminated its partnership with Sangamo Therapeutics for another hemophilia gene therapy.
Pfizer to Discontinue Its Hemophilia B Gene Therapy
Pfizer's marstacimab (Hympavzi), an IgG1 monoclonal antibody that helps promote clotting, remains on the market. The drug was approved by the FDA in October 2024 for the treatment of hemophilia A and B in adults and adolescents.
Pfizer stops commercialization of hemophilia gene therapy Beqvez
Pfizer said on Thursday it will stop global development and commercialization of its hemophilia gene therapy, Beqvez, citing soft demand from patients and their doctors.
Pfizer halts work on hemophilia gene therapy, Nikkei reports
Pfizer (PFE) will end global development and commercialization of Beqvez, a gene therapy for hemophilia, Nikkei learned Thursday, after the
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