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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on novel therapies for serious rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases. The RARE news feed highlights company announcements on commercial performance, clinical development, and key corporate decisions that shape its rare disease portfolio.
Investors and followers of Ultragenyx can find updates on revenue trends from its approved products Crysvita, Dojolvi, Mepsevii, and Evkeeza in select territories, as well as guidance ranges and commentary on operating expenses and cash position. Earnings-related press releases and Form 8-K summaries detail product sales, royalty revenue, and royalty financing transactions, including agreements involving future Crysvita royalties with OMERS.
The news stream also covers Ultragenyx’s late-stage pipeline and regulatory milestones. Readers can track progress of AAV gene therapy programs such as DTX401 for glycogen storage disease type Ia, UX111 for Sanfilippo syndrome type A, and UX701 for Wilson disease, along with monoclonal antibody UX143 for osteogenesis imperfecta and antisense oligonucleotide GTX-102 for Angelman syndrome. Company releases describe Phase 3 study results, longer-term follow-up data, regulatory designations, rolling BLA submissions, and responses to FDA communications such as Complete Response Letters.
In addition, the RARE news page features items on conference presentations, investor events, and equity inducement grants under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). By reviewing these updates, users can follow how Ultragenyx manages its commercial portfolio, advances its clinical pipeline, and executes financing and collaboration strategies in the rare and ultra-rare disease space.
On September 1, 2021, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: RARE) announced that CEO Emil D. Kakkis will speak at Citi's 16th Annual BioPharma Healthcare Conference on September 9, 2021, at 4:10 PM ET. The panel, titled Finding a Needle in a Haystack - Drug Development Strategies for Rare Disease, focuses on innovative approaches to developing therapies for rare genetic conditions. A live and archived webcast of the presentation will be available on the company's website for 90 days.
Ultragenyx is committed to addressing unmet medical needs in rare diseases through efficient drug development.
Dojolvi has been approved by Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) for treatment of long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD), marking an essential therapeutic advance for patients. This decision is crucial for managing LC-FAOD, which affects 8,000 to 14,000 individuals in developed countries, leading to severe health complications. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. aims to secure reimbursement to enhance patient access. The drug is already FDA-approved and available through early access programs outside the U.S.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: RARE) announced the grant of stock options totaling 14,445 shares and 4,815 restricted stock units to two newly hired employees. This grant, which took place on August 16, 2021, aligns with the company's Employment Inducement Plan and Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The stock options have a ten-year term and an exercise price of $88.00 per share. Vested shares will be distributed over four years, contingent on ongoing employment. Ultragenyx continues to focus on developing therapies for rare diseases.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) announced that CEO Emil D. Kakkis will participate in a panel discussion titled Miss Con-GENE-iality - Updates in Gene Tx at the Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Conference on August 11, 2021, at 12:00 PM ET. The event will be accessible via live and archived webcasts on the company’s website for 90 days. Ultragenyx focuses on developing therapies for serious rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases, with a commitment to efficient drug development and addressing unmet medical needs.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical reported Q2 2021 total revenue of $87.0 million, reflecting a 38% increase from Q2 2020, driven by strong Crysvita sales of $44.7 million. The guidance for Crysvita remains at $180-$190 million for 2021. Dojolvi continues to gain traction with 220 patients on therapy. Operating expenses rose 36% to $169.8 million. The company expects to initiate four pivotal clinical trials in the next six months, enhancing its late-stage pipeline. As of June 30, cash and equivalents stood at $973.8 million.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) will host a conference call on August 2, 2021, at 5 PM ET to discuss its financial results for Q2 2021, ending June 30. The company is known for developing therapies for serious rare genetic diseases and has a diverse portfolio aimed at unmet medical needs. Interested participants can access the live webcast through their website or dial in by phone. This update underscores the company's commitment to efficient drug development and patient care in the rare disease sector.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical announced that the FDA and the European Commission have granted Orphan Drug Designation for UX053, aimed at treating Glycogen Storage Disease Type III (GSDIII), affecting over 10,000 patients in developed nations. Enrollment for a Phase 1/2 clinical trial is anticipated in late 2021, evaluating the drug's safety, tolerability, and efficacy. The Orphan Drug Designation provides significant market exclusivity benefits, including seven years in the U.S. and ten years in the EU.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: RARE) announced the appointment of Corsee Sanders, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors, effective June 29, 2021. Dr. Sanders brings extensive experience in global clinical development and new technologies from her previous roles at Celgene and Juno Therapeutics. CEO Emil D. Kakkis highlighted her expertise as critical for advancing ongoing clinical trials and expanding Ultragenyx's rare disease pipeline. Dr. Sanders holds degrees in statistics and has served on multiple biotechnology boards, further enhancing the company’s leadership in developing therapies for rare genetic diseases.
GeneTx and Ultragenyx have received approval from the U.K. MHRA for a Phase 1/2 clinical trial of GTX-102, an investigational treatment for Angelman syndrome. Patient enrollment is set to begin in the U.K. and Canada in the second half of 2021, with clinical data expected by year-end. Following a productive FDA meeting, GeneTx plans to submit a revised protocol to resume studies in the U.S. GTX-102 has shown clinical activity in initial patients, and the new trial design aims to improve safety through repeated lower dosing. This therapy addresses a significant unmet medical need.
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: RARE) will have CEO Emil D. Kakkis present at the Goldman Sachs 42nd Annual Healthcare Conference on June 10, 2021, at 3:00 PM ET. The presentation will be available via a live and archived webcast on the company’s website, accessible for 90 days following the event.
Ultragenyx is focused on developing therapies for serious rare genetic diseases and has a diverse portfolio aimed at addressing high unmet medical needs.