First non-immunosuppressive dual-action therapy recommended by NICE for eligible patients with IgA nephropathy, a leading cause of kidney failure 1-3NICE's recommendation is based on clinically meaningful results from the phase-III PROTECT trial 4ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CSL Vifor is pleased to announce that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published final draft guidance recommending that sparsentan can be used in the NHS in England as an option t ...

Core Viewpoint - Travere Therapeutics has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the FDA for FILSPARI, aiming for it to be the first FDA-approved treatment for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare kidney condition [1][2] Company Overview - Travere Therapeutics is focused on developing therapies for rare diseases, emphasizing the urgent need for effective treatment options for conditions like FSGS [2][8] - FILSPARI is currently approved for slowing kidney function decline in adults with IgA nephropathy and is a non-immunosuppressive oral medication [2][9] Clinical Studies - The sNDA submission is supported by results from the Phase 3 DUPLEX Study and the Phase 2 DUET Study, which are among the largest interventional studies in FSGS [1][6] - The DUPLEX Study achieved its interim endpoint with statistical significance at 36 weeks, showing significant proteinuria reduction and a lower rate of end-stage kidney disease compared to the active control [6][7] - The DUET Study demonstrated a greater than two-fold reduction in proteinuria compared to irbesartan, with a consistent safety profile across trials [7] Regulatory Process - The FDA has 60 days to determine whether to accept the sNDA for review, with an expected notice in the second quarter of 2025 [3] - The FDA has indicated that REMS monitoring for embryo-fetal toxicity is no longer necessary, and the company plans to submit a modification to the REMS [4] Disease Context - FSGS is a rare kidney disorder affecting over 40,000 patients in the U.S., characterized by progressive scarring of the kidney and leading to kidney failure [5] - There are currently no FDA-approved pharmacologic therapies for FSGS, highlighting the significance of FILSPARI's potential approval [5]