regulatory
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
CRISPR and Vertex complete rolling BLA submission to FDA for exa-cel for SCD and TDT
CRISPR Therapeutics AG
- Completed rolling Biologics License Applications for exa-cel for sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia.
- Requests Priority Review; if granted, FDA review shortened to 8 months vs 12.
- Supported by Phase 3 data from CLIMB-111, CLIMB-121, and long-term follow-up CLIMB-131.
- EU and UK filings submitted Dec 2022, validated by EMA and MHRA in Jan 2023.
- Exa-cel has RMAT, Fast Track, Orphan Drug, and Rare Pediatric Disease designations from FDA.