Outlook Therapeutics Announces LYTENAVA™ FDA Approval as the First and Only FDA-Approved Ophthalmic Bevacizumab for the Treatment of Wet AMD
Landmark FDA Approval Is an Important Milestone in Retina Care, Bringing Patients and Physicians an Ophthalmic Bevacizumab Developed Specifically for the Eye Following Years of Rigorous Clinical and Regulatory Evaluation
Company Launches Commercial Franchise Positioned to Establish a New Standard as an FDA-Approved Bevacizumab Therapy Across the Approximately
Anticipated 12 Years of Market Exclusivity Under the
The approval establishes LYTENAVA™ as the first and only FDA-approved ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for the treatment of wet AMD in
“For more than two decades, bevacizumab has served as one of the most widely utilized anti-VEGF therapies in retina care despite the absence of an FDA-approved ophthalmic formulation. LYTENAVA™ fundamentally changes that landscape. Rather than relying on repackaged formulations originally intended for intravenous use, physicians now have access to a purpose-built ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab designed specifically for intravitreal administration that delivers the manufacturing consistency, product quality, and regulatory oversight patients deserve.” said
“The retina community has been waiting a long time for access to an FDA-approved, ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab to treat patients suffering from wet AMD in the United States,” added
Wet AMD is a chronic, progressive retinal disease and one of the leading causes of severe vision loss among older adults worldwide.2 Patients often require treatment over many years to preserve vision, making manufacturing consistency, product quality, and long-term reliability especially important throughout treatment.
LYTENAVA™ enters one of the world's largest ophthalmology markets. The
The Company is now executing the commercial launch of LYTENAVA™, including expanding reimbursement and patient support access, building an industry-leading, specialized retina commercial organization, supporting physicians nationwide, and establishing LYTENAVA™ as the trusted FDA-approved ophthalmic bevacizumab across
"FDA approval is the outcome we have been waiting for. Immediate commercial execution is our next mission," added
1. Citeline (2023), Global Data (2023) and Market Scope (2022).
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About LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg, bevacizumab gamma)
LYTENAVA™ is an ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab produced in
Bevacizumab-vikg (bevacizumab gamma in the EU and
Important Safety Information and Indication
LYTENAVA (bevacizumab-vikg) is a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (nAMD).
Contraindications
LYTENAVA is contraindicated in patients with ocular or periocular infections, in patients with active intraocular inflammation, and in patients with a known hypersensitivity to bevacizumab products or any of the ingredients in LYTENAVA. Hypersensitivity reactions may manifest as severe intraocular inflammation.
Warnings and Precautions
Intravitreal injections have been associated with endophthalmitis and retinal detachments. Proper aseptic injection technique must always be used when administering LYTENAVA. In addition, patients should be monitored following the injection to permit early treatment should an infection occur.
Increases in intraocular pressure have been noted post-injection (up to 60 minutes) while being treated with LYTENAVA. Monitor intraocular pressure prior to and following intravitreal injection with LYTENAVA and manage appropriately.
Although there was a low rate of arterial thromboembolic events (ATEs) observed in the LYTENAVA clinical trials, there is a potential risk of ATEs following intravitreal use of VEGF inhibitors. ATEs are defined as nonfatal stroke, nonfatal myocardial infarction, or vascular death (including deaths of unknown cause).
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reaction (≥1%) reported in patients receiving LYTENAVA was conjunctival hemorrhage (4%), eye pain (2%), and vitreous floaters (2%). These are not all the possible side effects of LYTENAVA.
You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to
Please see the full US Prescribing Information for LYTENAVA here.
About Outlook Therapeutics, Inc.
Outlook Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg (U.S.), bevacizumab gamma (E.U.)). LYTENAVA™ is the first ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab to receive U.S. FDA approval and European Commission and MHRA Marketing Authorization for the treatment of wet AMD. Outlook Therapeutics commenced commercial launch of LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) in Germany, Austria, and the UK as a treatment for wet AMD.
Forward-Looking Statements
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