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CHMP meeting highlights
Meeting highlights from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) 20-23 February 2023
Eight new medicines recommended for approval
EMA’s human medicines committee ([CHMP](https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=eR8gA2rSMGyvDZC4ShthtIfMhRs-2BEGfuPOqTkc00h0HSWzY7loIThUdWfjA986Ts0YwEs-2BOL-2FoDy7R94jzTx-2BA-3D-3DBGxR_mLoYh0p4AWg4foFr5HgrZ1QioQ33bLwdnQ-2BsYGKFX9mv8wVBOgi5GpVq-2FNhlrfTlX9L-2BS1vA2QXwHmqtsL-2BrQOvRw3CzioWUrjOOTPQmRkGlFdW82nbIfwPJFbqZt34sQcihS9yOUHzMn8RQKxZlHsrdfccLJkBEq-2B1cA-2B1jkKOIcTIiF0H7iAFs29MFfYbk3-2BrC2j80oJAplC-2B99YO8EA-2FtTzZEtmAwk353SO-2Fe50c66kPZj36b6q04xvFLLkcL7FW2hpaQXfWEal0XqjNa0caIwqMVak6vjxNcDuLmcllkQGqLraOh0R2qC-2F4uqmDn-2B8o7h3J9uURhOwgK0huFyHqNCL5WOk7tpjkDY7UC1m4DWUtYc0pjVoIDF712SVlQr9QjlMYpx-2FAOQpOItIqFjg-3D-3D)) recommended granting a marketing authorisation for Akeega (niraparib/abiraterone acetate) for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer with BRCA 1/BRCA 2 mutations.
The committee adopted a positive opinion for Elfabrio* (pegunigalsidase alfa) for the treatment of Fabry disease, a rare genetic disorder that results from the build-up of a type of fat in the body cells.
Hyftor* (sirolimus) received a positive opinion from the CHMP for the treatment of facial angiofibroma, a benign vascular skin lesion composed of dermal fibrous tissue and blood vessels. Hyftor is indicated for the treatment of adults and children above six years of age.
The CHMP adopted a positive opinion for Opzelura (ruxolitinib) for the treatment of non-segmental vitiligo, a skin disorder characterised by depigmented patches of skin. Opzelura is indicated for the treatment of adults and adolescents from 12 years of age.
The committee adopted a positive opinion for Tibsovo* (ivosidenib) for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia, a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, and for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of cancer that forms in the bile ducts. The committee also adopted a positive opinion for its duplicate Tidhesco* (ivosidenib) for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia.
The CHMP gave a positive opinion to Vafseo (vadadustat) for the treatment of symptomatic anaemia in adults with chronic kidney disease who are on chronic maintenance dialysis.
The biosimilar medicine Bekemv (eculizumab) received a positive opinion for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria in adults and children. Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria is a life-threatening genetic disease that causes the breakdown of red blood cells resulting in various medical complications. Bekemv is the first biosimilar approved for this active substance. Unlike the reference product, Bekemv is contraindicated in patients with hereditary fructose intolerance and in children below two years of age.
Recommendations on extensions of therapeutic indication for four medicines
The committee recommended four extensions of indication for medicines that are already authorised in the European Union (EU): Esbriet, Libtayo, Rinvoq and TachoSil.
Withdrawals of applications
The application to extend the therapeutic indication of Buvidal to treat chronic (long-term) pain in people with a dependence on opioids was withdrawn.
Re-examination of recommendation
The applicant for Sohonos* has requested a re-examination of EMA’s opinion of January 2023. Upon receipt of the grounds of the request, the Agency will re-examine its opinion and issue a final recommendation.
COVID-19 updates
The committee recommended authorising the use of COVID-19 Vaccine Valneva (inactivated, adjuvanted) as a booster dose for adults 18 to 50 years of age.
[An overview of all the COVID-19 vaccines](https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=eR8gA2rSMGyvDZC4ShthtIfMhRs-2BEGfuPOqTkc00h0GiOIR9T6I9MUJZYU-2FwF9fBZ-2BzIb-2BHXY-2B0prbMhf-2BTihJosJtYfblKkkMAy6pUL0imVxhg5R-2FAGyPNjjy-2Fvd7-2BzsEoBfC52mbzOljTsyLxfp7-2BRac8OpTDV6QfkuesGgkFnRZBp76L0opoQwIV-2B6TVLKa-2FoVB31NVmXrvAt3I7pUj9IiqICKU-2BW4O60O2jE6-2BCTB49cAy2p7N1hleYSHzG-2B7vHx76qfTuSllq-2FgbnGT5Qm06yCa-2FD2TTkqM2CeXKKpEaOF3SyqFRMCBYAW2fczzZD3jcCt0iqk-2BkixXOiPtpw-3D-3DAfND_mLoYh0p4AWg4foFr5HgrZ1QioQ33bLwdnQ-2BsYGKFX9mv8wVBOgi5GpVq-2FNhlrfTlX9L-2BS1vA2QXwHmqtsL-2BrQOvRw3CzioWUrjOOTPQmRkGlFdW82nbIfwPJFbqZt34sQcihS9yOUHzMn8RQKxZlHsrdfccLJkBEq-2B1cA-2B1jkKOIcTIiF0H7iAFs29MFfYbk3-2BrC2j80oJAplC-2B99YO8EJkokUVSe0eqBW4eXo7z9NSLv2lbwu1-2Bk1aTotDU4Or3VzFdOu00-2F2eVBZnEhkQ644fMEUqJ5ufeTDXb1BXJTygqo1lKon7sjLlgjrCBOkJl3mz3BkE-2F1k5AkJr5VsJ9Pqd1WKQ414u5oDu-2FmaXjLKAEVVxa-2BryEwmJfjvuKz4O4qhvbjPLdIEyV1KGsINE7Tg-3D-3D) authorised in the EU is available on EMA’s website.
The committee recommended the refusal of a marketing authorisation for Lagevrio (molnupiravir) for the treatment of COVID-19 in adults.
The review of the marketing authorisation application for Lagevrio started on 23 November 2021, [following advice](https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=eR8gA2rSMGyvDZC4ShthtIfMhRs-2BEGfuPOqTkc00h0GiOIR9T6I9MUJZYU-2FwF9fB7hON6BRsndhHfyrU1UgZqyRtxpDj1faWkQ5VenQCyvyJzIoJaI6E4qofuieRe32IoMcbibnF5ZZDtcU7NQwudRLrXhgyHBYEZ-2FER3kOaSB16e4eT3q0yx43AkZzvN2C7uqBc7ukI0CcYJ325MAgKIW5H32E0I3nMy9aPb-2F0X6LhZmxRlfQxbW-2BFXX8n3NHHkTUKSZo2-2Fbnt-2FIuwp9esfrw-3D-3DxSA2_mLoYh0p4AWg4foFr5HgrZ1QioQ33bLwdnQ-2BsYGKFX9mv8wVBOgi5GpVq-2FNhlrfTlX9L-2BS1vA2QXwHmqtsL-2BrQOvRw3CzioWUrjOOTPQmRkGlFdW82nbIfwPJFbqZt34sQcihS9yOUHzMn8RQKxZlHsrdfccLJkBEq-2B1cA-2B1jkKOIcTIiF0H7iAFs29MFfYbk3-2BrC2j80oJAplC-2B99YO8ED-2FTSEoxyCy1vX4ws-2BWLjRPJY6OPmCTZYn-2F63P6aa-2F4cNW4h7NAhxuA123peMgSf7F5ecGZJ4MumRE0IrahBfXxxFOKS3eOF7vJ3-2B796HjWUNpZWpfigY-2FD6idemTKUpN1r05TqUqSXzB-2BsGMhIoorCq8od5H8rQV4CvZhNyNUbmdhWP6GrcD1cHCHjN4jQpNA-3D-3D) intended to support decisions at the Member State level to enable possible early use of the medicine prior to marketing authorisation. Having evaluated the interim data available at the time of the advice, and all additional data provided by the company since then, the CHMP concluded that the clinical benefit of Lagevrio in the treatment of adults with COVID-19 who are not receiving supplemental oxygen and who are at increased risk of developing severe COVID-19 could not be demonstrated. Based on the totality of data, it was not possible to conclude that Lagevrio can reduce the risk of hospitalisation or death or shorten the duration of illness or time to recovery in adults at risk of severe disease. Furthermore, it was not possible to identify a specific group of patients in whom a clinically relevant benefit of Lagevrio could be demonstrated.
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*This product was designated as an orphan medicine during its development. Orphan designations are reviewed by EMA’s Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products ([COMP](https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=eR8gA2rSMGyvDZC4ShthtIfMhRs-2BEGfuPOqTkc00h0HSWzY7loIThUdWfjA986TswMs0jVjNfw-2Fpo1pF4Xy65A-3D-3Dl3ra_mLoYh0p4AWg4foFr5HgrZ1QioQ33bLwdnQ-2BsYGKFX9mv8wVBOgi5GpVq-2FNhlrfTlX9L-2BS1vA2QXwHmqtsL-2BrQOvRw3CzioWUrjOOTPQmRkGlFdW82nbIfwPJFbqZt34sQcihS9yOUHzMn8RQKxZlHsrdfccLJkBEq-2B1cA-2B1jkKOIcTIiF0H7iAFs29MFfYbk3-2BrC2j80oJAplC-2B99YO8EEkUajQf2NbfjEdivAreQ6luXv3y6Nhh7CgD8TQWJ1Ip1oApcW0Qn23QoG80KVn-2BRDIHQbvNWL5ipsCyqicQVnilZ9cX1xGEF0eW74awpwWHs4o5voBU-2FcPKo1CqfPIZWUxnNtXcYdFF-2FDOBOAVtFivBM5Cpu0yUpkzqIEHUizInMa7Ksb5EklUMvgMZL0V9Qg-3D-3D)) at the time of approval to determine whether the information available to date allows maintaining the medicine’s orphan status and granting the medicine ten years of market exclusivity.
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