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Outlook Therapeutics® Announces SMC Recommendation of LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) for the Treatment of Wet AMD
Globenewswire· 2025-06-10 12:05
Core Viewpoint - Outlook Therapeutics has received acceptance from the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) for LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) to be used in NHS Scotland for treating wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), marking a significant milestone for the company and enhancing treatment options for patients in Scotland [1][2]. Company Overview - Outlook Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg; bevacizumab gamma) to improve the standard of care for retinal diseases [7]. - LYTENAVA™ is the first licensed ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for treating wet AMD in the UK, with an initial 10 years of market exclusivity from the date of marketing authorization [1][4]. Clinical Development - The SMC recommendation was based on results from the company's clinical program for ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™, which includes three completed registration clinical trials: NORSE ONE, NORSE TWO, and NORSE THREE [2]. - The product is currently commercially available in the UK for wet AMD treatment [2]. Strategic Collaborations - Outlook Therapeutics has formed a strategic collaboration with Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) to support the global commercial launch of LYTENAVA™ following regulatory approvals, aiming for efficient distribution and market access [3]. Regulatory Status - LYTENAVA™ has received centralized Marketing Authorization from the European Commission and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK for treating wet AMD [4]. - In the United States, ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ is still investigational, with a Biologics License Application (BLA) resubmitted to the FDA [8].