Agios Stops Tebapivat for LR-MDS – But It’s Still Moving Forward for Sickle Cell Disease
Agios scraps LR-MDS drug tebapivat after weak results but continues sickle cell trials; safety was good.
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Agios Pharma Shares Crash as Novo Nordisk Posts Strong Phase 3 Sickle Cell Results
Novo Nordisk’s new pill cuts sickle cell pain crises, boosting outcomes and sending Agios Pharma shares down after strong trial results.
Agios Moves Closer to Fast FDA Approval for New Sickle Cell Pill
Agios is pursuing accelerated FDA approval for mitapivat, a new oral pill for sickle cell disease. The RISE UP trial showed better hemoglobin levels, fewer pain crises, and good safety.
FDA Approves AQVESME: First Treatment for Thalassemia Anemia
The FDA has approved Agios’ AQVESME (mitapivat), the first medicine for treating anemia in adults with alpha or beta-thalassemia, offering hope for thousands of patients.
Fulcrum Gains Momentum After Agios Trial Miss
Fulcrum Therapeutics rises as Agios’ RISE UP trial falls short. Analysts say results reduce competition in sickle cell disease and strengthen Fulcrum’s position ahead of new PIONEER data.
Agios Mitapivat Trial Shows Promise but Misses Key Goals
Agios Pharmaceuticals reports mixed Phase 3 results for mitapivat in sickle cell disease, meeting some endpoints while missing key pain crisis reduction goals.