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Genzyme plans re submission at FDA for Lemtrada for MS

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Last updated: 9th Apr 2014
Published: 9th Apr 2014
Source: Pharmawand

Genzyme, a Sanofi company announced today that following constructive discussions with the FDA the company plans to resubmit in the second quarter its supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) seeking approval of Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) for the treatment of relapsing forms of Multiple Sclerosis. The resubmission will provide information to specifically address issues previously noted by the FDA in its December 27, 2013 Complete Response Letter. Genzyme had previously announced its intention to appeal the FDA�s Complete Response Letter. In light of the planned resubmission, the company does not expect to pursue an appeal at this time.

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