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Sanofi’s Venglustat Notches Gaucher Type 3 Phase 3 Win, Misses Fabry Pain Endpoint

Sanofi plans regulatory discussions on the Gaucher data with fuller results to be presented at an upcoming medical meeting.

The logo of Sanofi is seen a the French drugmaker's vaccine unit Sanofi Pasteur plant in Marcy-l'Etoile, near Lyon, France, September 30, 2023. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

Overview

  • The oral therapy met the primary endpoint and three of four key secondary measures in type 3 Gaucher disease, showing superior neurological improvements versus enzyme replacement therapy.
  • The Fabry disease study did not achieve a statistically significant benefit on patient‑reported pain compared with placebo, though reductions in plasma lyso‑GL‑3 were observed and analyses continue.
  • Sanofi characterized the Gaucher study’s safety profile as well tolerated, with higher rates of nausea, diarrhea and spleen enlargement among those receiving venglustat.
  • The company said it intends to submit the Gaucher results to global regulators to determine next steps toward a potential approval.
  • Venglustat, inherited from Genzyme, has a history of trial failures in other conditions, and analysts currently maintain muted commercial expectations despite the Gaucher result.