regulatory
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.70
FDA releases MannKind from Afrezza malignancy study; sBLA for children PDUFA May 29
MANNKIND CORP
- FDA informed MannKind on May 27, 2026 it is released from postmarketing requirement to assess pulmonary malignancy risk in 8,000-10,000 patients.
- Only remaining postmarketing requirement for Afrezza is pediatric safety/efficacy; sBLA for ages 4-17 has PDUFA target action date May 29, 2026.
- INHALE-1st study for youth (10-17) with type 1 diabetes activated eight additional sites; expects up to 100 participants across 10 sites.
- Primary endpoint of INHALE-1st: percentage with CGM time in range ≥70% at 13 weeks; data expected late 2027.