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Disc Medicine, Inc. (IRON): restructuring charge — Disc Medicine cuts 20% of workforce after FDA complete response letter for bitopertin
Disc Medicine, Inc.
- Restructuring plan approved Feb 26, 2026, reducing workforce by ~20%.
- FDA issued complete response letter Feb 13, 2026 for bitopertin NDA in erythropoietic protoporphyria and X-linked protoporphyria.
- Expected aggregate charges of ~$2.0 million, primarily severance, recorded in Q1 2026.
- Implementation expected to be completed in Q2 2026; reductions focused on commercial and support functions.