CHMP recommends approval of Oczyesa® for treatment of acromegaly in the EU
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Camurus (NASDAQ STO: CAMX) has received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency's CHMP for market authorization of Oczyesa®, a monthly octreotide depot treatment for adult acromegaly patients. The recommendation is supported by comprehensive clinical data from seven studies, including two Phase 3 trials.
The ACROINNOVA 1 study showed Oczyesa achieved higher normalization rates of insulin growth-factor-1 (IGF-1) levels versus placebo. ACROINNOVA 2 confirmed sustained IGF-1 improvements and demonstrated enhanced symptoms, quality of life, and treatment satisfaction over 52 weeks compared to standard care. Common side effects included gastrointestinal, nervous system, and hepatobiliary disorders.
A final European Commission decision on marketing authorization is expected in mid-2025.
Positive
- CHMP positive recommendation increases likelihood of EU market approval
- Superior efficacy demonstrated with higher IGF-1 normalization rates vs placebo
- Sustained clinical benefits shown over 52 weeks
- Patient-friendly monthly self-administration option
Negative
- Multiple side effects reported including gastrointestinal and nervous system disorders
- Final EU approval still pending
- Market launch not expected until mid-2025
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"We are pleased with the CHMP's positive recommendation for market authorization for Oczyesa octreotide monthly depot for the treatment of acromegaly", says Fredrik Tiberg, President & CEO at Camurus. "Oczyesa has the potential to advance the standard of care for patients living with acromegaly by enhancing octreotide plasma exposure and enabling easy and convenient once-monthly self-administration by patients using an autoinjector pen."
The CHMP positive opinion is backed by a comprehensive clinical program comprising seven clinical studies, including two Phase 3 studies. The ACROINNOVA 1 study demonstrated that treatment with Oczyesa results in a significantly higher proportion of patients achieving normalized insulin growth-factor-1 (IGF-1) levels compared to placebo. The persistence of mean IGF-1 values and reduction of symptoms were confirmed over 52 weeks in the ACROINNOVA 2 study. Furthermore, the study showed improvements in symptoms, quality of life, and treatment satisfaction scores after 52 weeks of treatment with Oczyesa compared to standard of care (SoC) at study baseline.2,3 The most common side effects included gastrointestinal disorders, nervous system disorders, hepatobiliary disorders, metabolism and nutritional disorders, and injection site reactions.1
A final decision on the marketing authorization of Oczyesa based on the CHMP recommendation is anticipated from the European Commission in mid-2025.
For more information
Fredrik Tiberg, President & CEO
Tel. +46 (0)46 286 46 92
fredrik.tiberg@camurus.com
Fredrik Joabsson, Chief Business Development Officer
Tel. +46 (0)70 776 17 37
ir@camurus.com
About acromegaly
Acromegaly is a rare, progressive disease, typically caused by a tumor of the pituitary gland producing excess growth hormone and stimulating increased insulin growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels. This results in abnormal growth of bone and tissue, enlarged hands, feet, facial features and inner organs, and symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, headache, visual field defects, excessive sweating, and paresthesia.4 Inadequate biochemical and symptom control can have detrimental impacts on quality of life and mortality of patients with acromegaly.5,6 The prevalence of acromegaly is estimated to about 60 cases per million.7
About Oczyesa® (CAM2029)
CAM2029 is a ready-to-use, long-acting subcutaneous depot of octreotide under development for the treatment of three chronic and severe disease indications: acromegaly, gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NET), and polycystic liver disease (PLD).
The CAM2029 clinical program for acromegaly comprises of seven clinical trials, including four Phase 1 studies, one Phase 2 study, and two Phase 3 studies within the ACROINNOVA clinical program. CAM2029 has demonstrated an approximate five-fold higher bioavailability compared to the currently approved, long-acting, intramuscular (IM) octreotide.8 In the Phase 3 ACROINNOVA program, CAM2029 showed superior biochemical control compared to placebo as well as improvements in symptom control, treatment satisfaction, and quality of life compared to standard-of-care (SoC) at baseline with first-generation somatostatin receptor ligands (SRLs), octreotide and lanreotide. The safety profile of CAM2029 was consistent with SoC with no new findings.2,3
CAM2029 is formulated using Camurus' proprietary FluidCrystal® technology. The product is designed for convenient once-monthly, subcutaneous self-administration using a pen with a hidden, small-gauge needle. The product is stored at room temperature and should not be refrigerated.
CAM2029 has received orphan drug designation for acromegaly (EU) and for polycystic liver disease (EU and US).
About Camurus
Camurus is an international, science-led biopharmaceutical company committed to developing and commercializing innovative, long-acting medicines for improving the lives of patients with severe and chronic diseases. New drug products with best-in-class potential are conceived based on the company's proprietary FluidCrystal® technology and its extensive R&D expertise. The R&D pipeline includes products for the treatment of dependence, pain, cancer, and endocrine diseases. Camurus has operations across
References
- Oczyesa® Summary of Opinion.
- Ferone, D., et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Published 8 October, 2024.
- Press release 15 July, 2024: https://www.camurus.com/media/press-releases/2024/camurus-announces-positive-phase-3-results-from-the-acroinnova-2-study-of-octreotide-sc-depot-cam2029-in-acromegaly-patients/
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- Webb SM, et al. Quality of Life in Acromegaly. Neuroendocrinology. 2016;103(1):106-111.
- Fleseriu M, et al Acromegaly: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2022 Nov;10(11):804-826.
- Crisafulli S., et al. Global epidemiology of acromegaly: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Endocrinology. 2021; 185:251-63.
- Summary of Product Characteristics, Sandostatin LAR 20 mg: https://assets.hpra.ie/products/Human/22656/Licence_PA0896-028-005_03012024152159.pdf
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