regulatory
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.70
Vir Biotech gets FDA IND clearance & Fast Track for hepatitis delta combo therapy
Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
- FDA cleared IND and granted Fast Track for tobevibart + elebsiran for chronic hepatitis delta.
- Phase 2 SOLSTICE 24-week data expected Q4 2024; preliminary data showed high virologic response.
- Company plans ECLIPSE trial to support potential registration, comparing combo to standard of care.
- CEO Marianne De Backer says IND clearance underscores potential to transform treatment landscape.
- Hepatitis delta affects at least 12 million people globally; considered most severe viral hepatitis.