regulatory
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.60
Ocugen gets FDA nod to begin expanded access program for OCU400 in retinitis pigmentosa
Ocugen, Inc.
- FDA approved expanded access program for OCU400 for adult RP patients 18+ with minimal retinal preservation.
- OCU400 is a modifier gene therapy; positive Phase 1/2 data and ongoing Phase 3 liMeliGhT trial.
- RP affects ~300,000 in US/Europe, 1.6M globally; EAP provides access before BLA approval.
- Targets BLA and MAA approval in 2026; OCU400 has orphan drug and RMAT designations from FDA.