Drugs in development

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The FDA has granted approval to Novartis for Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve), the first gene replacement therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) available for patients aged 2 years and older. Backed by data from the Phase 3 STEER and Phase 3b STRENGTH trials, this one-time intrathecal treatment addresses the genetic root cause of SMA and is expected to be available in the U.S. this December.