Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) Confirms FDA Approves Oxbryta for SCD

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November 25, 2019 3:15 PM EST

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Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT) received FDA approval of novel treatment to target abnormality in sickle cell disease

November 25, 2019 3:15 PM EST

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Oxbryta (voxelotor) for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.

Todays approval provides additional hope to the 100,000 people in the U.S., and the more than 20 million globally, who live with this debilitating blood disorder, said Acting FDA Commissioner Adm. Brett P. Giroir, M.D. Our scientific investments have brought us to a point where we have many more tools available in the battle against sickle cell disease, which presents daily challenges for those living with it.... More