Ionis Pharmaceuticals and AstraZeneca concluded the year 2023 on a positive note as they received the eagerly awaited approval from the FDA for their transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) medication, Wainua. In particular, the agency approved the use of the ligand-conjugated antisense oligonucleotide (LICA) medication for addressing polyneuropathy in adults diagnosed with hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTRv-PN), a rare and frequently lethal condition impacting approximately 40,000 individuals worldwide. Wainua stands as the only authorized medication for treating ATTRv-PN, and it is designed for self-administration through an auto-injector.
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