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PTC Therapeutics' Translarna faces withdrawal in Europe after CHMP negative opinion on renewal
PTC THERAPEUTICS, INC.
- CHMP issued negative opinion on renewal of conditional marketing authorization for Translarna (ataluren) after re-examination procedure.
- Negative opinion applies to Translarna for nonsense mutation Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (nmDMD).
- European Commission to adopt the opinion within 67 days, resulting in withdrawal of Translarna in Europe.
- CEO Matthew B. Klein expressed disappointment, stating decision is against patient community and expert physicians.