regulatory
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
FDA accepts Akebia's resubmitted NDA for vadadustat; PDUFA date March 27, 2024
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.
- Resubmission classified as class 2 response; six-month review period from resubmission date.
- Post-marketing safety data from tens of thousands of Japanese patients included in the filing.
- Vadadustat currently approved in 35 countries; Akebia preparing for commercial launch in H2 2024 if approved.
- PDUFA goal date of March 27, 2024; resubmission addressed issues from prior complete response letter.
- CEO expects availability shortly after approval, offering an oral alternative for anemia in dialysis patients.