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FDA delays REGENXBIO (NASDAQ: RGNX) RGX-121 decision to 2026

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REGENXBIO Inc. reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has extended the review timeline for its biologics license application seeking accelerated approval of clemidsogene lanparvovec (RGX-121), a treatment for Mucopolysaccharidosis II (Hunter syndrome). The FDA moved the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date from November 9, 2025 to February 8, 2026 to allow additional time to review new data submitted for the application.

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FDA pushes RGX-121 decision about three months to review more data.

The update centers on the FDA extending the PDUFA action date for REGENXBIO's biologics license application for RGX-121, an accelerated approval candidate for Mucopolysaccharidosis II. The decision date shifts from November 9, 2025 to February 8, 2026 so regulators can evaluate additional data.

In drug development, an extension typically means regulators see value in new information but need more time to assess it. While this does not indicate an approval or rejection outcome, it does delay any potential regulatory decision and the associated timing of possible commercialization for RGX-121.

Investors will likely focus on how RGX-121 fits into REGENXBIO's broader rare disease portfolio and whether future disclosures around the submission and data package provide more clarity before the updated February 8, 2026 action date.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 18, 2025

 

 

REGENXBIO Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-37553

47-1851754

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

9804 Medical Center Drive

 

Rockville, Maryland

 

20850

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (240) 552-8181

 

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


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Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

 

RGNX

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 8.01. Other Events.

On August 18, 2025, REGENXBIO Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (“PDUFA”) date for the Company’s Biologics License Application seeking accelerated approval of clemidsogene lanparvovec (RGX-121) for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II), also known as Hunter syndrome. The FDA extended the PDUFA action date from November 9, 2025 to February 8, 2026 to allow for the review of additional data.

A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Press release dated August 18, 2025.

 

 

 

104

The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

REGENXBIO INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

August 18, 2025

By:

/s/ Patrick J. Christmas II

 

 

 

Patrick J. Christmas II
Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy & Legal Officer

 


FAQ

What did REGENXBIO (RGNX) announce regarding its RGX-121 program?

REGENXBIO announced that the FDA has extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date for its biologics license application for clemidsogene lanparvovec (RGX-121), which seeks accelerated approval to treat Mucopolysaccharidosis II (Hunter syndrome).

How much did the FDA extend the RGX-121 PDUFA date for REGENXBIO (RGNX)?

The FDA extended the PDUFA action date for RGX-121 from November 9, 2025 to February 8, 2026 to allow time for review of additional data submitted with the application.

What indication is REGENXBIO (RGNX) seeking for clemidsogene lanparvovec (RGX-121)?

REGENXBIO is seeking accelerated approval of clemidsogene lanparvovec (RGX-121) for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II), also known as Hunter syndrome.

Did REGENXBIO (RGNX) say why the FDA extended the RGX-121 PDUFA date?

Yes. REGENXBIO stated that the FDA extended the PDUFA action date for RGX-121 to February 8, 2026 in order to allow for the review of additional data related to the biologics license application.

Where can investors find more details on the REGENXBIO (RGNX) RGX-121 update?

Additional details are provided in a REGENXBIO press release dated August 18, 2025, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in the report.