Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Rare Metabolic Disorder Candidate Poised To Become New Standard Treatment, Study Shows Encouraging Action
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc has released topline results for the Phase 3 Balance study of olezarsen in people with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS). The trial met its primary efficacy endpoint with a significant reduction in triglyceride levels. The drug also showed a 100% reduction in acute pancreatitis events compared to placebo. Ionis plans to file a New Drug Application in early 2024 with the FDA. Following the news, IONS shares are up 7.83%.
September 26, 2023 | 4:57 pm
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals' olezarsen shows promising results in Phase 3 trial, leading to a rise in IONS shares.
The positive results from the Phase 3 trial of olezarsen, a drug developed by Ionis Pharmaceuticals, have led to a significant increase in the company's stock price. The drug's success in reducing triglyceride levels and acute pancreatitis events, along with the company's plans to file a New Drug Application with the FDA in 2024, are likely to have contributed to this increase.
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