Ionis Pharmaceuticals Announced Olezarsen 80 Mg Monthly Dose Met The Primary Endpoint Of Significantly Reducing Triglycerides In Patients With Genetically Validated Fcs At Six Months
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals announced that its drug olezarsen, in an 80 mg monthly dose, met the primary endpoint in a study by significantly reducing triglycerides in patients with FCS after six months. The results, which also showed a reduction in acute pancreatitis events, suggest olezarsen could be a novel treatment for this rare disease. The findings were presented at ACC 2024 and published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Ionis will host a webcast to discuss these results.
April 07, 2024 | 2:08 pm
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals' olezarsen met its primary study endpoint, significantly reducing triglycerides in FCS patients, with potential as a novel treatment in the U.S.
The positive study results for olezarsen not only demonstrate its efficacy in treating a rare and life-threatening disease but also position Ionis Pharmaceuticals as a leader in this therapeutic area. Given the lack of approved treatments for FCS in the U.S., this development could significantly impact Ionis' market position and potentially lead to increased investor interest and stock price appreciation in the short term.
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