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Ionis reports positive Phase 3 olezarsen results; 100% reduction in pancreatitis in FCS
IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC
- Olezarsen 80 mg achieved primary endpoint with significant triglyceride reduction vs placebo (p=0.0009) at six months.
- Acute pancreatitis events reduced 100% (0 events for olezarsen vs 11 for placebo) over 12 months.
- Favorable safety profile; no hepatic/renal toxicity, no clinically meaningful platelet reductions.
- Ionis plans to file NDA with FDA early 2024; potential first approved treatment for FCS in US.
- Phase 3 studies continuing in broader severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG) population.