Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 4, Juvenile

RADICAVA® Oral Suspension (edaravone) has been listed on all public drug plans in Canada TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada (MTP-CA), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA), today announced that effective December 21, 2023, the Manitoba Pharmacare Program (Exceptional Drug Status) will cover RADICAVA® Oral Suspension (edaravone) for the treatment of people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rapidly progressive, neurodegenerative disease.1 "We would like to thank the Government of Manitoba for supporting eligible patients living with ALS to have publicly funded access to RADICAVA® Oral Suspension," said Andy Zylak, President, MTP-CA. "We're also pleased to confirm that RADICAVA® Oral Suspension is now available through all provincial, territorial and federal public drug plans." The efficacy of RADICAVA® Oral Suspension, is based on a bioavailability/bioequivalence study comparing it to RADICAVA® IV, which was authorized by Health Canada for the treatment of people with ALS in October 2018 and has shown in a pivotal trial to slow the loss of physical function in ALS by 33%.2, 3 RADICAVA® IV Infusion is currently available and reimbursed through public formularies in all provinces and territories across Canada, as well as Veterans Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada. "ALS is a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease which can lead to disabling loss of physical function," said Dr. Davood Fathi, Neurologist, Director ALS/MND Clinic in Winnipeg, Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba. "The progression of ALS can vary greatly from person to person and having access to all approved treatment options that can help slow the progression of the disease is critical." According to the ALS Society of Canada, an estimated 3,000 Canadians are currently living with ALS4, an incurable disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.5 The majority of people with ALS die within two to five years of diagnosis.6 Symptoms of the condition can be subtle at first, and it can take an average of 21 months to receive a diagnosis of ALS in Canada.7,8 RADICAVA® Oral Suspension is covered under all provincial drug plans in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the Veteran Affairs Canada, Correctional Service of Canada and Indigenous Services Canada, via the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program, federal drug plans. To date, it is estimated that the majority of private insurance plans in the country cover RADICAVA® Oral Suspension. About RADICAVA® IV and RADICAVA® Oral Suspension (edaravone) RADICAVA® IV and RADICAVA® Oral Suspension are indicated for the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Edaravone was discovered and developed for ALS by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) through an iterative clinical development platform over a 13-year period. In 2015, edaravone was approved for use as a treatment for ALS in Japan and South Korea. RADICAVA® was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May of 2017. Marketing authorization for RADICAVA® IV Infusion was granted in Canada (October 2018), Switzerland (January 2019), Indonesia (July 2020), Thailand (April 2021), and Malaysia (December 2021). RADICAVA® ORS (edaravone) was approved by the U.S. FDA in May 2022. RADICAVA® Oral Suspension (edaravone) was authorized by Health Canada in November 2022. About Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc. Based in Toronto, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc. (MTP-CA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) with a goal to provide therapies for some of the most difficult-to-treat diseases, including ALS. For more information, please visit . About Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. Based in Jersey City, N.J., Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC). It was established by MTPC to develop and advance our pipeline as well as commercialize approved pharmaceutical products in North America. For more information, please visit or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. SOURCE Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc.

TORONTO, Nov. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada (MTP-CA), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA), today announced that RADICAVA® Oral Suspension (edaravone) is now covered under the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Pharmacare Formulary (special authorization) and the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP) (special authorization) for the treatment of people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rapidly progressive, neurodegenerative disease.1 "We would like to thank the Governments of Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador for supporting eligible patients living with ALS to have publicly funded access to RADICAVA® Oral Suspension," said Andy Zylak, President, MTP-CA. "To date, RADICAVA® Oral Suspension is listed on the majority of provincial public drug plans. MTP-CA will continue to work with the remaining provincial, territorial and federal drug plans to help ensure that RADICAVA® Oral Suspension is listed on all public formularies across the country." The efficacy of RADICAVA® Oral Suspension, is based on a bioavailability/bioequivalence study comparing it to RADICAVA® IV, which was authorized by Health Canada for the treatment of people with ALS in October 2018 and has shown in a pivotal trial to slow the loss of physical function in ALS by 33%.2,3 RADICAVA® IV Infusion is currently available and reimbursed through public formularies in all provinces and territories across Canada, as well as Veterans Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada. "Today's news is good news for the ALS community in Newfoundland and Labrador", said Dr. Alan Goodridge, Neurologist with NL Health Services based in St. John's and Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at Memorial University. "Given the rapid progression of ALS, it is important that patients have access to all approved therapies to treat this disease." According to the ALS Society of Canada, an estimated 3,000 Canadians are currently living with ALS4, an incurable disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.5 The majority of people with ALS die within two to five years of diagnosis.6 Symptoms of the condition can be subtle at first, and it can take an average of 21 months to receive a diagnosis of ALS in Canada.7,8 "We commend the Government of Prince Edward Island for making RADICAVA® Oral Suspension available on the province's drug plan," said Kathy MacNeill, Past-President, ALS Society of Prince Edward Island. "Access to new treatments plays a key role in helping people and their families live their best possible life in the face of an ALS diagnosis." "People living with ALS do not have the luxury of time to wait for access to new medications to slow the progression of their disease," said Cheryl Power, Executive Director of the ALS Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. "For this reason, we're pleased that people impacted by ALS in this province will now have publicly funded access to RADICAVA® Oral Suspension." In addition to Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, RADICAVA® Oral Suspension, is listed on the public drug plans in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan. To date, it is estimated that the majority of private insurance plans in the country cover RADICAVA® Oral Suspension. MTP-CA continues to have discussions with the territories and federal agencies regarding the listing of RADICAVA® Oral Suspension under additional publicly funded drug programs. About RADICAVA® IV and RADICAVA® Oral Suspension (edaravone) RADICAVA® IV and RADICAVA® Oral Suspension are indicated for the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Edaravone was discovered and developed for ALS by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) through an iterative clinical development platform over a 13-year period. In 2015, edaravone was approved for use as a treatment for ALS in Japan and South Korea. RADICAVA® was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May of 2017. Marketing authorization for RADICAVA® IV Infusion was granted in Canada (October 2018), Switzerland (January 2019), Indonesia (July 2020), Thailand (April 2021), and Malaysia (December 2021). RADICAVA® ORS (edaravone) was approved by the U.S. FDA in May 2022. RADICAVA® Oral Suspension (edaravone) was authorized by Health Canada in November 2022. About Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc. Based in Toronto, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc. (MTP-CA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) with a goal to provide therapies for some of the most difficult-to-treat diseases, including ALS. For more information, please visit . About Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. Based in Jersey City, N.J., Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC). It was established by MTPC to develop and advance our pipeline as well as commercialize approved pharmaceutical products in North America. For more information, please visit or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. References: SOURCE Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc.

TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada (MTP-CA), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA), today announced that RADICAVA® Oral Suspension (edaravone) is now covered under the Saskatchewan Drug Plan Formulary (Exception Drug Status) for the treatment of people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rapidly progressive, neurodegenerative disease.1 "We'd like to thank the Government of Saskatchewan for making RADICAVA® Oral Suspension available to those who are eligible for coverage under the province's public formulary," said Andy Zylak, President, MTP-CA. "Today's announcement is excellent news for the ALS community in this province and MTP-CA will continue to work with the remaining provincial, territorial and federal drug plans to help ensure that RADICAVA® Oral Suspension is listed on all public formularies across the country." The efficacy of RADICAVA® Oral Suspension, is based on a bioavailability/bioequivalence study comparing it to RADICAVA® IV, which was authorized by Health Canada for the treatment of people with ALS in October 2018 and has shown in a pivotal trial to slow the loss of physical function in ALS by 33%.2,3 RADICAVA® IV Infusion is currently available and reimbursed through public formularies in all provinces and territories across Canada, as well as Veterans Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada. According to the ALS Society of Canada, an estimated 3,000 Canadians are currently living with ALS4, an incurable disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.5 The majority of people with ALS die within two to five years of diagnosis.6 Symptoms of the condition can be subtle at first, and it can take an average of 21 months to receive a diagnosis of ALS in Canada.7,8 "Due to the swift progression of this disease, it is imperative that people living with ALS have publicly funded access to all approved therapies that could help slow the loss of physical function," said Denis Simard, Executive Director, ALS Society of Saskatchewan. "That's why today's news is an important milestone for people living with ALS in the province, their families and loved ones." In addition to Saskatchewan, RADICAVA® Oral Suspension, is also listed on the public drug plans in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. To date, it is estimated that the majority of private insurance plans in the country cover RADICAVA® Oral Suspension. MTP-CA continues to have discussions with other provinces, territories and federal agencies regarding the listing of RADICAVA® Oral Suspension under additional publicly funded drug programs. About RADICAVA® IV and RADICAVA® Oral Suspension (edaravone) RADICAVA® IV and RADICAVA® Oral Suspension are indicated for the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Edaravone was discovered and developed for ALS by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC) through an iterative clinical development platform over a 13-year period. In 2015, edaravone was approved for use as a treatment for ALS in Japan and South Korea. RADICAVA® was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May of 2017. Marketing authorization for RADICAVA® IV Infusion was granted in Canada (October 2018), Switzerland (January 2019), Indonesia (July 2020), Thailand (April 2021), and Malaysia (December 2021). RADICAVA® ORS (edaravone) was approved by the U.S. FDA in May 2022. RADICAVA® Oral Suspension (edaravone) was authorized by Health Canada in November 2022. About Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc. Based in Toronto, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc. (MTP-CA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) with a goal to provide therapies for some of the most difficult-to-treat diseases, including ALS. For more information, please visit . About Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. Based in Jersey City, N.J., Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC). It was established by MTPC to develop and advance our pipeline as well as commercialize approved pharmaceutical products in North America. For more information, please visit or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. SOURCE Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc.