Dupixent Succeeds Where Other Biologic Drugs Failed – In COPD

Efficacy In Phase III Trial Exceeded Expectations

Sanofi and Regeneron could be poised to add another blockbuster indication to the IL-4/IL-13 inhibitor, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Dupixent holds a key to success in Phase III • Source: Shutterstock

Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. appear well positioned to add a new blockbuster-sized indication to labeling for Dupixent (dupilumab) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a challenging respiratory condition for which no other biologic drugs have been approved.

The companies reported positive data from the Phase III BOREAS trial testing Dupixent in patients with COPD on 23 March,...

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