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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDGL), a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), today announced six presentations at the upcoming European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress, taking place from May 7-10, 2025, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Madrigal will share detailed two-year data from the open-label compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c) arm of the Phase 3 MAESTRO-NAFLD-1 trial in a late-breaking oral presentation titled, “Treatment with resmetirom for up to two years led to improvement in liver stiffness, fibrosis biomarkers, fibrosis scores and portal hypertension risk in 122 patients with compensated MASH cirrhosis.” “Patients with compensated MASH cirrhosis who develop clinically significant portal hypertension are at greatly elevated risk of experiencing life-threatening complications of late-stage liver disease so there is an urgent need to advance new treatment strategies for this vulnerable population,” said Bill Sibold, Chief Executive Officer of Madrigal. “The late-breaking data we will be presenting at EASL suggest that resmetirom may help halt or reverse disease progression in patients with compensated MASH cirrhosis, and we look forward to sharing important new findings examining the medication’s impact on portal hypertension risk. These data reinforce our conviction in resmetirom’s potential to become the foundational therapy across F2 to F4c MASH.” “This EASL Congress comes at an ideal time for our growing team in Europe,” added Neil Archer, Executive Vice President and Head of International for Madrigal. “As we prepare for a European Commission decision on our marketing authorization application for resmetirom, EASL will provide a valuable opportunity to listen, learn and engage with healthcare providers, patient advocates and other stakeholders who are working to improve care for this serious disease.” Resmetirom is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed thyroid hormone receptor (THR)-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. It is the first approved medication for the treatment of MASH in the U.S. In the pivotal Phase 3 MAESTRO-NASH biopsy trial, resmetirom achieved both fibrosis improvement and MASH resolution primary endpoints, and 91% of patients treated with resmetirom 100 mg experienced improvement or stabilization of liver stiffness. In the U.S., resmetirom is indicated in conjunction with diet and exercise for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis). Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in ongoing confirmatory trials. Resmetirom is not approved in Europe for the treatment of patients with MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis and not approved in any geography for the treatment of patients with cirrhosis. A marketing authorization application (MAA) for resmetirom is under evaluation with the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP). The CHMP opinion and subsequent European Union (EU) decision are expected in mid-2025. Madrigal expects to launch resmetirom in Europe on a country-by-country basis commencing with Germany in the second half of 2025, pending European Commission approval. Madrigal Data Presentations at the EASL Congress 2025 Late-Breaking Oral Presentation: “Treatment with resmetirom for up to two years led to improvement in liver stiffness, fibrosis biomarkers, fibrosis scores and portal hypertension risk in 122 patients with compensated MASH cirrhosis” [Saturday, May 10, at 13:15 CEST. Presenter: Naim Alkhouri] Poster: “Baseline characteristics in well-compensated NASH cirrhosis patients diagnosed with or without a liver biopsy in MAESTRO-NASH-OUTCOMES, a clinical outcome phase 3 study assessing the effect of resmetirom in well compensated NASH cirrhosis” [Presenter: Jörn M. Schattenberg] Poster: “Use of noninvasive tests (NITs) to diagnose and follow non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with liver fibrosis patients treated with resmetirom” [Presenter: Jörn M. Schattenberg] Poster: “Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) prevalence in Germany – results from a claims analysis” [Presenter: Thomas Ramezani] Poster: “Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis as a risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma mortality” [Presenter: Robert G. Gish] Poster: “Use of the LiverRisk score for prediction of moderate to advanced liver fibrosis in United States adults” [Presenter: Mary E. Rinella] Investor Webcast to Review New F4c Data At 8 a.m. EDT May 13, 2025, Madrigal will host a webcast to review the detailed two-year data from the compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c) arm of the Phase 3 MAESTRO-NAFLD-1 trial. To access the webcast, please visit the investor relations section of the Madrigal website or click here to register. About MASH Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, liver cancer, need for liver transplantation, and premature mortality. MASH is expected to become the leading cause of liver transplantation in the U.S. and is already the leading cause of liver transplantation among women. Once patients progress to MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis), the risk of adverse liver outcomes increases dramatically: these patients have a 10-17 times higher risk of liver-related mortality as compared to patients without fibrosis. Those who progress to cirrhosis face a 42 times higher risk of liver-related mortality, underscoring the need to treat MASH before complications of cirrhosis develop. MASH is also an independent driver of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality for patients. An estimated 1.5 million patients have been diagnosed with MASH in the U.S., and Madrigal is focused on reaching approximately 315,000 patients with moderate to advanced fibrosis who are under the care of liver specialists. As MASH disease awareness improves and disease prevalence increases, the number of diagnosed patients with MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis is expected to grow. About Rezdiffra What is Rezdiffra? Rezdiffra is a prescribed medicine used along with diet and exercise to treat adults with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with moderate to advanced liver scarring (fibrosis), but not with cirrhosis of the liver. It is not known if Rezdiffra is safe and effective in children (under 18 years old). This indication is approved based on improvement of NASH and liver scarring (fibrosis). There are ongoing studies to confirm the clinical benefit of Rezdiffra. Before you take Rezdiffra, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have any liver problems other than NASH. have gallbladder problems or have been told you have gallbladder problems, including gallstones. are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Rezdiffra will harm your unborn baby. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Rezdiffra passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take Rezdiffra. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Rezdiffra and other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects. Rezdiffra may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Rezdiffra works. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take medicines that contain gemfibrozil to help lower your triglycerides, or cyclosporine to suppress your immune system, because Rezdiffra is not recommended in patients taking these medicines. Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking medicines such as clopidogrel to thin your blood or statin medicines to help lower your cholesterol. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. What are the possible side effects of Rezdiffra? Rezdiffra may cause serious side effects, including: liver injury (hepatotoxicity). Stop taking Rezdiffra and call your healthcare provider right away if you develop the following signs or symptoms of hepatotoxicity: tiredness, nausea, vomiting, fever, rash, your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice), pain or tenderness in the upper middle or upper right area of your stomach (abdomen). gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems such as gallstones, inflammation of the gallbladder, or inflammation of the pancreas from gallstones can occur with NASH and may occur if you take Rezdiffra. Call your healthcare provider right away if you develop any signs or symptoms of these conditions including nausea, vomiting, fever, or pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that is severe and will not go away. The pain may be felt going from your abdomen to your back and the pain may happen with or without vomiting. The most common side effects of Rezdiffra include: diarrhea, nausea, itching, stomach (abdominal) pain, vomiting, dizziness, constipation. These are not all the possible side effects of Rezdiffra. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects to Madrigal at 1-800-905-0324. Please see the full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, for Rezdiffra. About Madrigal Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDGL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a liver disease with high unmet medical need. Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by the FDA for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (consistent with stage F4c). For more information, visit www.madrigalpharma.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including statements related to Rezdiffra’s role as a foundational therapy, the potential benefit of Rezdiffra in patients with compensated MASH cirrhosis and timing for an expected regulatory decision regarding resmetirom in Europe and the expected commencement of commercialization in Germany. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements; risks of obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, potential regulatory delays or rejections; the challenges with the commercial launch of a new product, particularly for a company that did not have commercial experience prior to 2024; our history of operating losses and the possibility that we may never achieve or maintain profitability; risks associated with meeting the objectives of Madrigal’s clinical trials, including, but not limited to Madrigal’s ability to achieve enrollment objectives concerning patient numbers (including an adequate safety database), outcomes objectives and/or timing objectives for Madrigal’s trials; any delays or failures in enrollment, and the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks related to the effects of Rezdiffra’s (resmetirom’s) mechanism of action; market demand for and acceptance of Rezdiffra; the potential inability to raise sufficient capital to fund ongoing operations as currently planned or to obtain financing on acceptable terms; our ability to service indebtedness and otherwise comply with debt covenants; outcomes or trends from competitive trials; future topline data timing or results; our ability to prevent and/or mitigate cyber-attacks; the uncertainties inherent in clinical testing; uncertainties concerning analyses or assessments outside of a controlled clinical trial; and changes in laws and regulations applicable to our business and our ability to comply with such laws and regulations. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Madrigal undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events, or circumstances after the date they are made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Please refer to Madrigal’s submissions filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission(“SEC”), for more detailed information regarding these risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Madrigal specifically discusses these risks and uncertainties in greater detail in the sections appearing in Part I, Item 1A of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2025, and as updated from time to time by Madrigal’s other filings with the SEC. 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DUBLIN , April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion recommending the conditional marketing authorization of zanidatamab, an investigational dual human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted bispecific antibody, as monotherapy for the treatment of adults with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+)† biliary tract cancer (BTC) previously treated with at least one prior line of systemic therapy.1 "This positive CHMP opinion is a welcome step for physicians and patients in Europe who face a critical unmet need in HER2-positive biliary tract cancers, a rare and aggressive group of cancers with poor prognosis and limited treatment options," said Robert Iannone , MD., M.S.C.E., executive vice president, global head of research and development, and chief medical officer of Jazz Pharmaceuticals . "If approved, zanidatamab would be the first HER2-targeted therapy licensed for this difficult-to-treat cancer in the EU, marking an important milestone in addressing this unmet need. We look forward to the European Commission's decision and the opportunity to provide a new treatment option for patients." The CHMP recommendation is based on data from the Phase 2b HERIZON-BTC-01 trial, which evaluated zanidatamab in previously treated, inoperable, and advanced or metastatic HER2-positive BTC.2,3 While biliary tract cancers (BTCs), which include gallbladder cancer (GBC) and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA),4 account for less than 1% of all human cancers,5 CCA is the second most common primary liver cancer after hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).5 It comprises approximately 10–15% of all primary liver cancers,4,5 and its global mortality rate has risen in recent decades.5 Most BTC cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage due to the vague or nonspecific nature of early disease symptoms,6 making curative surgery an option for only a minority of patients.5,7,8 Although chemotherapy and, more recently, immunotherapy-based combinations are used in the first-line setting, disease progression is common, and second-line treatment options are, in the absence of molecular analysis, largely limited to chemotherapy.5,7,9 HER2 overexpression or amplification has been identified as a distinct molecular subtype of BTC10,11 and is associated with a worse prognosis compared to HER2-negative BTC.12 Yet, no HER2-targeted therapies are currently approved for this indication in the European Union (EU). The CHMP's recommendation will now be reviewed by the European Commission which has the authority to approve medicines in all EU Member States, Iceland , Norway , and Liechtenstein , and is expected to make a final decision. About Zanidatamab Zanidatamab is a dual HER2-targeted bispecific antibody that simultaneously binds extracellular domains 2 and 4 on separate HER2 monomers (binding in trans). Binding of zanidatamab with HER2 results in internalization leading to a reduction of the receptor on the cell surface. Zanidatamab induces complement-dependent cytotoxicity ( CDC ), antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP). These mechanisms result in tumor growth inhibition and tumor cell death.13 On November 20, 2024 , in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval of zanidatamab-hrii (Ziihera®) for the treatment of adults with previously treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) biliary tract cancer (BTC), as detected by an FDA-approved test.14 This accelerated approval was granted based on objective response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in the ongoing Phase 3 HERIZON-BTC-302 confirmatory trial.14 Zanidatamab is also being investigated in multiple other clinical trials as a targeted treatment option for patients with solid tumors that express HER2. Zanidatamab is being developed by Jazz and BeiGene, Ltd. (BeiGene) under license agreements from Zymeworks, which first developed the molecule. Jazz has rights to commercialize zanidatamab in the U.S. , Europe , Japan and all other territories except for those Asia/Pacific territories that Zymeworks previously licensed to BeiGene, Ltd. [which are Asia (excluding Japan ), Australia and New Zealand ]. The FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for zanidatamab development in patients with previously treated HER2 gene-amplified BTC, and two Fast Track designations for zanidatamab: one as a single agent for refractory BTC and one in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy for 1L gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA). Additionally, zanidatamab has received Orphan Drug designations from FDA for the treatment of BTC and GEA, as well as Orphan Drug designation from the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of BTC and gastric cancer. About Biliary Tract Cancer Biliary tract cancers (BTC), including gallbladder cancer and intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, account for <1% of all adult cancers worldwide and are often associated with a poor prognosis.5,7 Approximately 26% of patients with BTC are HER2-positive.10 The human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is a well-validated target for antitumor therapy in other cancers.7,15 Across the U.S., Europe, and Japan, approximately 12,000 people are diagnosed with HER2+ BTC annually.16 Most patients (>65%) are diagnosed with tumors that cannot be removed surgically.7 About Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing potentially life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information. Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc Caution Concerning Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to the European Commission's potential approval of zanidatamab for the treatment of adults with BTC in the EU and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on Jazz Pharmaceuticals' current plans, objectives, estimates, expectations and intentions and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with the successful completion of regulatory activities and uncertain regulatory approval, and other risks and uncertainties affecting Jazz Pharmaceuticals and its development programs, including those described from time to time under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports (Commission File No. 001-33500), including Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 , and future filings and reports by Jazz Pharmaceuticals . Other risks and uncertainties of which Jazz Pharmaceuticals is not currently aware may also affect Jazz Pharmaceuticals' forward-looking statements and may cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from those anticipated. The forward-looking statements herein are made only as of the date hereof or as of the dates indicated in the forward-looking statements, even if they are subsequently made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals on its website or otherwise. Jazz Pharmaceuticals undertakes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information, future events, changes in its expectations or other circumstances that exist after the date as of which the forward-looking statements were made. Media Contact: Kristin Bhavnani Head of Global Corporate Communications Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc CorporateAffairsMediaInfo@jazzpharma.com Ireland +353 1 637 2141 U.S. +1 215 867 4948 Investors: Jeff Macdonald Executive Director, Investor Relations Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc investorinfo@jazzpharma.com Ireland +353 1 634 3211 U.S. +1 650 496 2717 † IHC3+ stands for ImmunoHistoChemistry 3+ and refers to the highest level of HER2 protein overexpression in cancer cells References _______________________ 1 Meeting highlights from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) 22-25 April 2025 | European Medicines Agency (EMA). European Medicines Agency (EMA). Published April 25, 2025 . Accessed April 25, 2025 . https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/meeting-highlights-committee-medicinal-products-human-use-chmp-22-25-april-20252 Pant, S et al. Zanidatamab in Previously Treated HER2-Positive Biliary Tract Cancer: Overall Survival and Longer Follow-Up From the Phase 2b HERIZON-BTC-01 Study. J Clin Oncol. 2024; 42(16_suppl). Abstract 4091.3 Harding J, Fan J, Oh D-Y, et al. Zanidatamab for HER2-amplified, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer (HERIZON-BTC-01): a multicentre, single-arm, phase 2b study. Lancet Oncol. 2023;24(7):772-82. doi:10.1016/S1470-2045(23)00242-5.4 Mirallas O, López-Valbuena D, García-Illescas D , et al. Advances in the systemic treatment of therapeutic approaches in biliary tract cancer. ESMO Open. 2022;7(3):100503. doi:10.1016/j.esmoop.2022.100503.5 Vogel A, Bridgewater J, Edeline J, et al. Biliary tract cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Ann Oncol. 2023;34(2):127-40. doi:10.1016/j.annonc.2022.10.506.6 Rimassa, L., Khan, S., Koerkamp, B. G., Roessler, S.,et al. Mapping the landscape of biliary tract cancer in Europe : challenges and controversies. The Lancet Regional Health–Europe. 2025; 50, 101171. doi.org/10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.1011717 Chakrabarti, S., Kamgar, M., Mahipal, A. Targeted therapies in advanced biliary tract cancer: an evolving paradigm. Cancers. 2020;12(8), 2039. doi.org/10.3390/cancers120820398 Valle JW, Kelley RK, et al. Biliary tract cancer. Lancet . 2021;397(10272):428-44. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00153-7.9 Lamarca, A., Hubner, R. A., Ryder, W. D.,et al. Second-line chemotherapy in advanced biliary cancer: a systematic review. Annals of Oncology. 2025; 25(12), 2328-2338. doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdu16210 Galdy S, Lamarca A, et al. HER2/HER3 pathway in biliary tract malignancies; systematic review and meta-analysis: a potential therapeutic target? Cancer Metastas Rev. 2017; doi: 10.1007/s10555-016-9645-x11 Hechtman, J. F., Liu, W., Sadowska, J.,et al. Sequencing of 279 cancer genes in ampullary carcinoma reveals trends relating to histologic subtypes and frequent amplification and overexpression of ERBB2 (HER2). Modern Pathology. 2015;28(8), 1123-1129. doi: 10.1038/modpathol.2015.5712 Vivaldi, C. HER2 overexpression as a poor prognostic determinant in resected biliary tract cancer. Oncologist. 2020;25(10):886-893. doi:10.1634/theoncologist.2019-0922.13 Weisser NE, Sanches M, Escobar-Cabrera E et al. An anti-HER2 biparatopic antibody that induces unique HER2 clustering and complement-dependent cytotoxicity. Nature Communications . 2023 Mar 13;14(1):1394. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-37029-314 U.S. Food and Drug Administration . Ziihera® (zanidatamab-hrii) prescribing information. Accessdata.fda.gov. Updated November 2024 . Accessed April 22, 2025 . https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2024/761416s000lbl.pdf15 Meric-Bernstam, F., Beeram, et al. Zanidatamab, a novel bispecific antibody, for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic HER2-expressing or HER2-amplified cancers: a phase 1, dose-escalation and expansion study. The Lancet Oncology. 2022; doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(22)00621-016 Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc , Data on file. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jazz-pharmaceuticals-receives-chmp-positive-opinion-for-zanidatamab-for-the-treatment-of-advanced-her2-positive-biliary-tract-cancer-302438480.html SOURCE Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc

Sanofi posted a strong set of first-quarter results Thursday morning, with its recombinant factor drug Altuviiio on track to become a blockbuster drug and its crown jewel Dupixent continuing to draw sales. Sales of the French drugmaker’s hemophilia A treatment Altuviiio doubled in the first quarter to €251 million ($286 million), according to a company earnings report . Almost 90% of that number was driven by the US, where patients continued to switch over from older plasma-derived and recombinant factor medicines. The remaining €33 million came from other markets, boosted by a recent launch in Japan. Altuviiio has been steadily gaining market share since it secured FDA approval in 2023, according to Sanofi. If it can replicate its Q1 sales for the rest of the year, the product should reach blockbuster status in 2025, a company spokesperson told Endpoints News in an email. Altuviiio is administered weekly, giving it a significant convenience edge over older recombinant factor drugs, which can require up to thrice weekly dosing. Sanofi’s older recombinant factor medicine, Eloctate, saw sales drop around 21% to €70 million as patients switched to Altuviiio. But its broader hemophilia A franchise fared positively, with sales rising by 50% to €321 million. That number formed part of Sanofi’s total first-quarter sales of €9.9 billion, which were up almost 10% from the same time last year. The figure came in 3% ahead of Wall Street consensus forecasts and was driven by continued growth of the company’s blockbuster inflammatory disease drug Dupixent, Jefferies analysts said in a Thursday note. Dupixent sales were up around 20% in the quarter to €3.5 billion. The growth was driven by rising use in all established indications, as well as “emerging use” in its latest approval for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, Sanofi said. Dupixent is expected to reach peak sales of $3.3 billion in COPD alone, according to Wall Street consensus estimates. Sanofi’s hemophilia offering was further bolstered by an FDA approval for siRNA medicine Qfitlia in hemophilia A and B last month. Qfitlia will be sold in the US at an average cost of $642,000 per year, but comes with a boxed warning for thrombotic events and gallbladder disease. Sanofi also reported a Phase 2 disappointment for its oral TNF inhibitor, balinatunfib, in psoriasis. The drug did not hit statistical significance in the primary endpoint of PASI-75, which measures the proportion of patients with a minimum 75% improvement in their psoriasis area and severity index score. Sanofi said the failure was driven by “the limited nature” of the trial, adding it would share full data at a future medical meeting. For now, the company is considering potential combination approaches for balinatunfib. Elsewhere, Sanofi made several cuts to its cancer pipeline. The drugmaker terminated a Phase 2 trial for NK cell engager SAR443579 in acute myeloid leukemia and a Phase 1 study of monoclonal antibody SAR444881 in solid tumors. The cuts are part of a broader pipeline prioritization that should help the company focus on its goal of becoming a world leader in immunology, the spokesperson said. On a call with the media on Thursday, CFO François Roger said the company is continuing to assess how the looming pharma tariffs would impact its business. Editor’s Note: This article was updated to add information about the balinatunfib trial failure and the company’s comments on potential pharma tariffs.