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Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc reports developments across a global biopharma portfolio focused on rare diseases, including epilepsies, cancers and sleep disorders. Recurring updates cover commercial performance for Xywav, Epidiolex and oncology products, plus medical-conference data and real-world evidence for neuroscience and oncology programs.
Company news also includes regulatory and clinical progress for Ziihera (zanidatamab-hrii) in HER2-expressing tumors, including gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma and biliary tract cancer, along with research involving Zepzelca, Modeyso and other pipeline candidates. Updates frequently address financial results, guidance, investor conferences, collaborations and portfolio strategy.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced the FDA approval of Xywav on July 21, 2020, for treating cataplexy and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients with narcolepsy aged 7 and older. Xywav features a unique formulation with 92% less sodium than standard sodium oxybate, which may help patients comply with daily sodium intake recommendations. The approval is based on a Phase 3 clinical study involving 201 patients, showing significant efficacy in reducing cataplexy attacks and improving sleepiness scores. Xywav will launch by the end of the year following implementation of a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS).
Jazz Pharmaceuticals announces FDA approval of Zepzelca (lurbinectedin) for treating metastatic small cell lung cancer (SCLC) after platinum-based chemotherapy failure. The accelerated approval is based on a clinical study demonstrating a 35% overall response rate (ORR) and a median response duration of 5.3 months. Zepzelca will be available in the U.S. by early July 2020, following a licensing agreement with PharmaMar, effective January 2020. The treatment offers a new option for patients with limited choices, although continued approval depends on further trials confirming its clinical benefits.