- With Biotest-developed Yimmugo, Grifols provides to its exceptional franchise of intravenous and subcutaneous immunoglobulins to satisfy robust demand
- Yimmugo, already authorized for manufacturing and advertising and marketing in Europe, is the primary U.S.-approved medication in Biotest’s portfolio and is manufactured with an modern course of at Biotest’s new FDA-certified ˜Subsequent Degree’ facility
- U.S. approval of Yimmugo paves the best way for different Biotest proteins in late-stage growth, together with fibrinogen and trimodulin
- Launching Yimmugo within the U.S. will over time considerably add to Grifols Group gross sales and underpins its future development technique
BARCELONA, Spain, June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grifols (MCE:GRF, MCE:GRF.P, NASDAQ:GRFS), one of many world’s main producers of plasma-derived medicines, as we speak introduced that Biotest, a Grifols Group firm, has obtained approval from america Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) for Yimmugo ®, an modern intravenous immunoglobulin (Ig) therapeutic, to deal with major immunodeficiencies (PID).
Yimmugo, developed by Biotest, provides to Grifols’ robust franchise of industry-leading intravenous and subcutaneous Ig remedies at a time of rising demand for plasma-derived medicines to deal with immunodeficiencies, during which part of the physique’s immune system is lacking or doesn’t operate correctly, and different medical situations.
The primary U.S.-approved medication in Biotest’s portfolio, Yimmugo is produced utilizing a state-of-the-art course of at Biotest’s new FDA-certified Subsequent Degree manufacturing facility in Dreieich, Germany, which is already authorized for manufacturing and advertising and marketing in Europe.
The launch of Yimmugo within the U.S. within the second a part of 2024 follows its profitable introduction in Europe on the finish of 2022 and is poised so as to add to Grifols’ future income development and profitability.
Yimmugo is the primary of a threesome of Biotest plasma proteins on the horizon destined for markets together with the U.S. The opposite two, each in late-stage growth, are a fibrinogen focus (FC) to deal with acquired fibrinogen deficiency “ it might be the primary FC authorized for this indication within the U.S. “ and trimodulin, a polyvalent Ig to deal with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) or extreme community-acquired pneumonia (sCAP).
The addition of Biotest’s Yimmugo to our robust portfolio of intravenous and subcutaneous immunoglobulins supplies one other modern remedy choice for sufferers with major immunodeficiencies who depend on these important medicines of their each day lives, mentioned Roland Wandeler, President Grifols Biopharma Enterprise Unit.
The strategic acquisition of Biotest and the combination of its specialised sources has considerably accelerated Grifols innovation, deepened its product pipeline and furthered its {industry} management.
About Yimmugo ® (IgG Subsequent Technology)
Yimmugo is a newly developed polyvalent immunoglobulin G preparation from human blood plasma for intravenous administration (IVIg). The sugar-free ready-to-use resolution is authorized within the US for substitution remedy in major antibody deficiency syndromes. Yimmugo is the primary authorized product from the brand new Biotest Subsequent Degree manufacturing facility. The fashionable manufacturing course of stands for the very best product high quality and an especially accountable use of sources.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: THROMBOSIS, RENAL DYSFUNCTION and ACUTE RENAL FAILURE
See full Prescribing Data for YIMMUGO.
- Thrombosis might happen with immune globulin intravenous (IGIV) merchandise, together with YIMMUGO. (5.3)
- Renal dysfunction, acute renal failure, osmotic nephrosis, and dying might happen with the administration of IGIV merchandise in predisposed sufferers. Renal dysfunction and acute renal failure happen extra generally in sufferers receiving IGIV merchandise containing sucrose. YIMMUGO doesn’t comprise sucrose. (5.4)
For sufferers susceptible to thrombosis, renal dysfunction or renal failure, administer YIMMUGO on the minimal dose and infusion charge practicable. Guarantee ample hydration in sufferers earlier than administration. Monitor for indicators and signs of thrombosis and assess blood viscosity in sufferers in danger for hyperviscosity. (2.1, 2.3, 5.3)
About Grifols
Grifols is a world healthcare firm based in Barcelona in 1909 dedicated to bettering the well being and well-being of individuals around the globe. A pacesetter in important plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medication, the corporate develops, produces, and supplies modern healthcare providers and options in additional than 110 nations.
Affected person wants and Grifols’ ever-growing information of many continual, uncommon and prevalent situations, at occasions life-threatening, drive the corporate’s innovation in each plasma and different biopharmaceuticals to reinforce high quality of life. Grifols is concentrated on treating situations throughout a broad vary of therapeutic areas: immunology, hepatology and intensive care, pulmonology, hematology, neurology, and infectious ailments.
A pioneer within the plasma {industry}, Grifols continues to develop its community of donation facilities, the world’s largest with over 390 throughout North America, Europe, Africa and the Center East, and China.
As a acknowledged chief in transfusion medication, Grifols affords a complete portfolio of options designed to reinforce security from donation to transfusion, along with medical diagnostic applied sciences. It supplies high-quality organic provides for life-science analysis, medical trials, and for manufacturing pharmaceutical and diagnostic merchandise. The corporate additionally provides instruments, info and providers that allow hospitals, pharmacies and healthcare professionals to effectively ship knowledgeable medical care.
Grifols, with greater than 23,000 staff in additional than 30 nations and areas, is dedicated to a sustainable enterprise mannequin that units the usual for steady innovation, high quality, security, and moral management.
The corporate’s class A shares are listed on the Spanish Inventory Trade, the place they’re a part of the Ibex-35 (MCE:GRF). Grifols non-voting class B shares are listed on the Mercado Continuo (MCE:GRF.P) and on the U.S. NASDAQ via ADRs (NASDAQ:GRFS). For extra details about Grifols, please go to www.grifols.com
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