JOURNAL ARTICLE

FDA Approves Tryngolza for Rare Cholesterol Disease.

  • Published In: Formulary Watch, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Myshko, Denise 3 of 3

Abstract

The article reports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of Tryngolza (olezarsen), a monthly subcutaneous ribonucleic acid (RNA)-targeted therapy by Ionis Pharmaceuticals for reducing triglycerides in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS). Topics include its mechanism targeting apolipoprotein C-III, significant reductions in triglycerides and pancreatitis in clinical trials, and its 595,000 U.S. Dollar price, with financial support programs for patients.

Additional Information

  • Source:Formulary Watch. 2024/12, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2767-3359
  • Accession Number:181806920

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