Sobi receives positive CHMP opinion recommending approval of Altuvoct (efanesoctocog alfa) for once-weekly treatment of haemophilia A.

Efanesoctocog alfa is a once-weekly and high-sustained factor VIII replacement therapy for patients of all ages and any disease severity.

Efanesoctocog alfa provides children, adolescents and adults with normal to near-normal factor VIII activity levels (above 40%) for a significant part of the week with once-weekly dosing, reaching trough levels of 15% in adults and adolescents at day 7. This results in significantly improved protection from bleeds compared to existing factor VIII prophylaxis. The CHMP positive opinion will now be submitted to the European Commission for a marketing authorisation decision.

“Today’s announcement marks a major milestone in haemophilia care and moves us one step closer to bringing efanesoctocog alfa to patients in the EU. Efanesoctocog alfa sustains high factor VIII activity levels throughout the week, giving patients confidence in the protection it can provide to prevent bleeds, manage surgery, and resolve bleeds. With the potential to significantly improve treatment outcomes and quality of life for people living with haemophilia A, we are excited about the positive impact this treatment could have around the world,” said Lydia Abad-Franch, MBA, Head of Research, Development, and Medical Affairs, and Chief Medical Officer at Sobi.