Calliditas partner STADA receives European Commission decision for full approval of Kinpeygo® for the treatment of IgA Nephropathy
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 26 2024
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Source: PRnewswire
Approval of Kinpeygo: The European Commission has granted full marketing authorization for Kinpeygo, the first fully approved medication for primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), expanding its use to a broader patient population based on new clinical trial data.
Financial Impact and Exclusivity: This approval triggers a €10 million milestone payment to Calliditas and confirms Kinpeygo's status as an orphan drug with 10-year market exclusivity in the EU, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
