Pint Pharma announces the approval of ORLADEYO® (berotralstat), the first oral therapy indicated to prevent hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks in adults and children 12 years and older in Peru.
10 July 2024 - 12:35PM
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It is a great pleasure to announce that the General Directorate
of Medicines Supplies and Drugs (DIGEMID) in Peru has approved the
daily oral use of ORLADEYO® (berotralstat) for prophylaxis of
hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks in adults and children 12 years
and older.
Hereditary angioedema is a genetic disorder that causes
recurrent episodes of sudden, painful swelling of the skin, mucous
membranes, and submucosal tissues. Until recently, treatment
options for HAE were limited, which left patients facing a
compromised quality of life and the constant risk of serious
attacks.
“The approval of Orladeyo by DIGEMID is excellent news for the
community of patients with hereditary angioedema in Peru,”
commented Dr. Valnei Canutti, Scientific Director of Pint Pharma.
“This innovative oral therapy represents a breakthrough for those
living with this rare condition, offering an effective and
convenient long-term prophylaxis option, preventing hereditary
angioedema attacks.”
According to David Muñoz, CEO of Pint Pharma, “besides providing
direct benefits to patients, the availability of Orladeyo in Peru
highlights our continuous commitment to the advancement of research
and innovation in the field of medical care for rare diseases.”
“The approval of Orladeyo is a great achievement for patients
and proof of the successful collaboration among the medical
community, regulators, and pharmaceutical companies in Peru to
improve treatment options,” expressed Mauricio Botero, General
Manager of Pint Pharma in the LATAM North Cluster.
About Orladeyo
ORLADEYO® (berotralstat), is the first and only oral therapy
specifically designed to prevent hereditary angioedema (HAE)
attacks in adults and children 12 years and older. One ORLADEYO
capsule per day prevents HAE attacks by reducing plasma kallikrein
activity. ORLADEYO is a product of BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
and its registration, marketing, and distribution are exclusively
managed by Pint Pharma in Latin America.
About Pint Pharma
Pint Pharma, with headquarters in Vienna, Austria, is a
pharmaceutical company specializing in purchasing or licensing and
marketing pharmaceutical products for Latin America. We are a
company focused on the community and we are proud to offer an
exceptional experience and knowledge of the Latin American
pharmaceutical industry, striving to offer the best treatment and
service to the population through strategic alliances with our
global business partners.
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Jorge Camacho Chief of Strategy and Portfolio Strategy
email: Jorge.camacho@pint-pharma.com
Valnei Canutti Chief Scientific Officer
email: valnei.canutti@pint-pharma.com