Biggest changeGeneral Subject Matter Patent Expiration BRINEURA U.S. 9,044,473 Method of treatment by administration into the cerebrospinal fluid February 18, 2031 10,279,015 Formulation; kit May 5, 2036 EU EP3294345 Formulation May 5, 2036 PALYNZIQ U.S. 7,534,595 Composition; method of treating May 24, 2032 (1) 10,221,408 Purification February 3, 2031 9,557,340 Antibody detection assay July 30, 2029 11,505,790 Regimen February 3, 2031 11,919,633 Method of treating adolescent subjects May 18, 2042 EU 2152868 Composition; pharmaceutical composition May 23, 2028 / May 23, 2033 (2) 2531209; 3025728 Formulation; purification February 3, 2031 ROCTAVIAN US 9,504,762; 10,463,718; 11,406,690 Compositions, Methods of Treatment, Production September 10, 2034 (3) 10,512,675; 11,690,898 Formulation, Clinical Methods of Treatment April 10, 2037 December 19, 2038 EU 3044231 Compositions, Methods of Treatment September 10, 2034 (4) VIMIZIM U.S. 8,128,925 Compositions; methods of treatment April 10, 2030 8,765,437 Purification; formulation; methods of treatment January 10, 2032 EU 2245145 Composition; use for treating April 30, 2029 (5) 2595650 Purification; composition; use for treating; formulation July 22, 2031 3219795 Method of producing January 16, 2029 VOXZOGO U.S. 8,198,242 Compositions, Methods of Treatment June 11, 2030 (6) 9,907,834 Formulation August 1, 2036 10,646,550 Clinical methods of treatment August 1, 2036 EU 2432489 Compositions, Methods of Treatment May 20, 2030 (7) 3328416 Formulation, Use August 1, 2036 (1) Date of expiry includes the granted patent term extension (PTE).
Biggest changeGeneral Subject Matter Patent Expiration BRINEURA U.S. 10,279,015 Formulation; kit May 5, 2036 EU EP3294345 Formulation May 5, 2036 PALYNZIQ U.S. 7,534,595 Composition; method of treating May 24, 2032 (1) 10,221,408 Purification February 3, 2031 9,557,340 Antibody detection assay July 30, 2029 11,505,790 Regimen February 3, 2031 11,918,633 Method of treating adolescent subjects May 18, 2042 EU 2152868 Composition; pharmaceutical composition May 23, 2028 / May 23, 2033 (2) 2531209; 3025728 Formulation; purification February 3, 2031 VIMIZIM U.S. 8,128,925 Compositions; methods of treatment January 16, 2029 8,765,437 Purification; formulation; methods of treatment January 10, 2032 EU 2245145 Composition; use for treating April 30, 2029 (3) 2595650 Purification; composition; use for treating; formulation July 22, 2031 3219795 Method of producing January 16, 2029 VOXZOGO U.S. 8,198,242 Compositions, Methods of Treatment June 11, 2030 (4) 9,907,834 Formulation August 1, 2036 10,646,550 Clinical methods of treatment August 1, 2036 EU 2432489 Compositions, Methods of Treatment May 20, 2030 (5) 3328416 Formulation, Use August 1, 2036 (1) For PALYNZIQ, the date of expiry includes the granted patent term extension (PTE).
In the EU, a MA may be granted to a similar medicinal product with the same orphan indication during the regulatory exclusivity period with the consent of the MA holder for the original orphan medicinal product or if the MA holder of the original orphan medicinal product is unable to supply sufficient quantities.
In the EU, a MA may be granted to a similar medicinal product with the same orphan indication during the regulatory exclusivity period with the consent of the MA holder for the original orphan medicinal product or if the MA holder of the original orphan medicinal product is unable to supply sufficient quantities of the orphan product.
The first biologic product submitted under the abbreviated approval pathway that is determined to be interchangeable with the reference product is eligible for exclusivity precluding marketing of interchangeable biosimilars referencing the same reference product for the lesser of (i) one year after first commercial marketing of the first interchangeable biosimilar to be approved, (ii) eighteen months after the first interchangeable biosimilar is approved if there is not patent challenge, (iii) eighteen months after resolution of a lawsuit over the patents of the reference biologic in favor of the first interchangeable biosimilar applicant, or (iv) 42 months after the first interchangeable biosimilar’s application has been approved if the interchangeable applicant has been sued under the BPCIA and any related patent litigation is ongoing within the 42-month period.
The first biologic product submitted under the abbreviated approval pathway that is determined to be interchangeable with the reference product is eligible for exclusivity precluding marketing of other interchangeable biosimilars referencing the same reference product for the lesser of (i) one year after first commercial marketing of the first interchangeable biosimilar to be approved, (ii) eighteen months after the first interchangeable biosimilar is approved if there is not patent challenge, (iii) eighteen months after resolution of a lawsuit over the patents of the reference biologic in favor of the first interchangeable biosimilar applicant, or (iv) 42 months after the first interchangeable biosimilar’s application has been approved if the interchangeable applicant has been sued under the BPCIA and any related patent litigation is ongoing within the 42-month period.
These symptoms include: inhibited growth, spinal cord compression, enlarged liver and spleen, joint deformities and reduced range of motion, skeletal deformities, impaired cardiovascular function, upper airway obstruction, reduced pulmonary function, frequent ear and lung infections, impaired hearing and vision, sleep apnea, malaise and reduced endurance. NAGLAZYME is approved for marketing in the U.S., the EU and other international markets.
These symptoms include: inhibited growth, spinal cord compression, enlarged liver and spleen, joint deformities and reduced range of motion, skeletal deformities, impaired cardiovascular function, upper airway obstruction, reduced pulmonary function, frequent ear and lung infections, impaired hearing and vision, sleep apnea, malaise and reduced endurance. 6 NAGLAZYME is approved for marketing in the U.S., the EU and other international markets.
This excludes so-called clock stops, during which additional written or oral information is to be provided by the applicant in response to questions asked by the CHMP. At the end of the review period, the CHMP provides an opinion to the EC. If the opinion is favorable, the EC may then adopt a decision to grant marketing authorization.
However, this excludes so-called clock stops, during which additional written or oral information is to be provided by the applicant in response to questions asked by the CHMP. At the end of the review period, the CHMP provides an opinion to the EC. If the opinion is favorable, the EC may then adopt a decision to grant marketing authorization.
The overall ten-year market exclusivity period can be extended to a maximum of eleven years if, during the first eight years of those ten years, the MA holder obtains an authorization for one or more new therapeutic indications which, during the scientific evaluation prior to their authorization, are held to bring a significant clinical benefit in comparison with existing therapies. 18 Orphan Drug Designation Orphan drug designation is granted by the FDA and the EC to drugs intended to treat a rare disease or condition, which in the U.S. is defined as having a prevalence of less than 200,000 individuals in the U.S. or as a condition that affects more than 200,000 individuals in the U.S. and for which there is no reasonable expectation that the costs of development of said drug will be recovered from sales in the U.S.
The overall ten-year market exclusivity period can be extended to a maximum of eleven years if, during the first eight years of those ten years, the MA holder obtains an authorization for one or more new therapeutic indications which, during the scientific evaluation prior to their authorization, are held to bring a significant clinical benefit in comparison with existing therapies. 19 Orphan Drug Designation Orphan drug designation is granted by the FDA and the EC to drugs intended to treat a rare disease or condition, which in the U.S. is defined as having a prevalence of less than 200,000 individuals in the U.S. or as a condition that affects more than 200,000 individuals in the U.S. and for which there is no reasonable expectation that the costs of development of said drug will be recovered from sales in the U.S.
Once all the studies and measures agreed have been conducted in accordance with the PIP, products are eligible for a six -month extension of the protection under a supplementary protection certificate (if any is in effect at the time of approval) or, in the case of orphan medicinal products, a two -year extension of the orphan market exclusivity.
Currently, once all the studies and measures agreed have been conducted in accordance with the PIP, products are eligible for a six -month extension of the protection under a supplementary protection certificate (if any is in effect at the time of approval) or, in the case of orphan medicinal products, a two -year extension of the orphan market exclusivity.
Based on these rules, a body of industry guidelines and sometimes national laws in force in individual EU Member States has been introduced to fight improper payments or other transfers of value to HCPs, and in general inducements that may have a broadly promotional character.
Based on these rules, a body of industry guidelines and sometimes national laws in force in individual EU Member States 21 has been introduced to fight improper payments or other transfers of value to HCPs, and in general inducements that may have a broadly promotional character.
The FDA may also refer applications for novel products or products that present difficult questions of safety or efficacy to an advisory committee, typically a panel that includes clinicians and other experts, for review, evaluation and a recommendation as to whether the application should be approved.
The FDA may also refer applications for novel products or products that present difficult questions of 15 safety or efficacy to an advisory committee, typically a panel that includes clinicians and other experts, for review, evaluation and a recommendation as to whether the application should be approved.
The IRA also requires manufacturers to provide annual Medicare Part D rebates for single-source drugs and biological products with prices that increase faster than the rate of inflation, and in November 2024, CMS finalized regulations pertaining to Medicare Part D inflation rebates. The IRA also allows the U.S.
The IRA also requires manufacturers to provide annual Medicare Part D rebates for single-source drugs and biological products with prices that increase faster than the rate of inflation, and in November 2024, CMS finalized regulations pertaining to Medicare Part D inflation rebates. The IRA also requires the U.S.
For the FDA, the review period for standard review applications for new molecular 14 entities is typically ten months from the date the company files the application and, for priority review of drugs, that is, drugs that the FDA determines address a significant unmet need and represent a significant improvement over existing therapy, the review period is typically six months from the date the company files the application.
For the FDA, the review period for standard review applications for new molecular entities is typically ten months from the date the company files the application and, for priority review of drugs, that is, drugs that the FDA determines address a significant unmet need and represent a significant improvement over existing therapy, the review period is typically six months from the date the company files the application.
Their products may outcompete ours due to one or more factors, including faster progress through preclinical 9 and clinical development, lower manufacturing costs, superior safety and efficacy, lower pricing, stronger patent protection, and better marketing, sales, and distribution capabilities.
Their products may outcompete ours due to one or more factors, including faster progress through preclinical and clinical development, lower manufacturing costs, superior safety and efficacy, lower pricing, stronger patent protection, and better marketing, sales, and distribution capabilities.
If a compound demonstrates evidence of effectiveness and an acceptable safety profile in Phase 2 evaluations. • Phase 3 - undertaken to obtain the additional information about clinical efficacy and safety in a larger number of patients, typically at geographically dispersed clinical trial sites.
If a compound demonstrates evidence of efficacy and an acceptable safety profile in Phase 2 evaluations. • Phase 3 - undertaken to obtain the additional information about clinical efficacy and safety in a larger number of patients, typically at geographically dispersed clinical trial sites.
The CTD indeed introduced the first set of harmonized rules on clinical trials in the EU but resulted in a patchwork of different national regimes. The CTR was adopted with a view to introducing a more uniform set of the rules across the EU for the authorization of clinical trials.
The CTD indeed introduced the first set of harmonized rules on clinical trials in the EU but resulted in a patchwork of different national regimes. The CTR was adopted with a view to introducing a more uniform set of the rules across the EU for the authorization of 14 clinical trials.
However, generic versions of KUVAN are available in several countries around the world, including multiple generic versions in the U.S. and the EU. Several generic versions of KUVAN have also been approved either centrally by the EC or on a country-by-country basis throughout the EU.
Generic versions of KUVAN are available in several countries around the world, including multiple generic versions in the U.S. and the EU. Several generic versions of KUVAN have also been approved either centrally by the EC or on a country-by-country basis throughout the EU.
Typically, we undertake a three-phase human clinical testing program as follows: • Phase 1 - the initial introduction of the drug into healthy human subjects or patients, the drug is tested to assess metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacological actions, side effects associated with increasing doses and, if possible, early evidence on effectiveness. • Phase 2 - usually involves trials in a limited patient population, to determine the effectiveness of the drug for a particular indication or indications, dosage tolerance and optimum dosage, and to identify common adverse effects and safety risks.
Typically, we undertake a three-phase human clinical testing program as follows: • Phase 1 - the initial introduction of the drug into healthy human subjects or patients, the drug is tested to assess metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacological actions, side effects associated with increasing doses and, if possible, early evidence on efficacy. • Phase 2 - usually involves trials in a limited patient population, to determine the efficacy of the drug for a particular indication or indications, dosage tolerance and optimum dosage, and to identify common adverse effects and safety risks.
The MAA for the product must include the results of pediatric clinical trials conducted in accordance with the PIP, unless a waiver applies, or a deferral has been granted, in which case the pediatric clinical trials must be completed at a later date.
The 24 MAA for the product must include the results of pediatric clinical trials conducted in accordance with the PIP, unless a waiver applies, or a deferral has been granted, in which case the pediatric clinical trials must be completed at a later date.
In addition to retroactive rebates, if a manufacturer were found to have knowingly submitted false information to the government, federal law provides for civil monetary penalties for failing to provide required information, late submission of required information, and false information.
In addition to retroactive rebates, if a manufacturer were found to have knowingly submitted false information to the government, federal law provides for civil monetary penalties for failing to provide required information, late 22 submission of required information, and false information.
In addition, BMN 351 could have potential competition from clinical product candidates for exon 51 skipping amenable DMD by Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. and PepGen, Inc., and gene therapy product candidates from Regenxbio, Inc. and Solid Biosciences, Inc.
In addition, BMN 351 could have potential competition from clinical product candidates for exon 51 skipping amenable DMD by Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. and gene therapy product candidates from Regenxbio, Inc. and Solid Biosciences, Inc.
Measures required to ensure that include: a unique identifier and an anti-tampering device on the outer packaging of drugs, stringent rules on import of active pharmaceutical ingredients and record-keeping requirements for wholesale distributors. 17 Approval Regulation Outside of the U.S. and the EU For marketing outside the U.S. and the EU, we are subject to non-U.S. regulatory requirements governing human clinical testing and marketing approval for our products.
Measures required to ensure that include: a unique identifier and an anti-tampering device on the outer packaging of drugs, stringent rules on import of active pharmaceutical ingredients and record-keeping requirements for wholesale distributors. 18 Approval Regulation Outside of the U.S. and the EU For marketing outside the U.S. and the EU, we are subject to non-U.S. regulatory requirements governing human clinical testing and marketing approval for our products.
VOXZOGO VOXZOGO, for the treatment of achondroplasia, could have competition from clinical stage products under development by Ascendis Pharma A/S, QED Therapeutics, Inc. (a subsidiary of BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.), Ribomic Inc., Tyra Biosciences Inc., and preclinical product candidates from other companies, including Abbisko Therapeutics Co Ltd, C-Biomex Co., Ltd, Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Immunoforge, Co.
VOXZOGO VOXZOGO, for the treatment of achondroplasia, could have competition from clinical stage products under development by Abbisko Therapeutics Co Ltd., Ascendis Pharma A/S, QED Therapeutics, Inc. (a subsidiary of BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.), Ribomic Inc., Tyra Biosciences Inc., and preclinical product candidates from other companies, including Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc., C-Biomex Co., Ltd., Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Immunoforge, Co.
The FDA and other regulatory agencies around the world conduct regular, periodic visits to reinspect our equipment, facilities, laboratories and processes following an initial approval. 16 Combination Products and Companion Diagnostics Combination products are defined by the FDA as products composed of two or more regulated components (e.g., a biologic and/or drug and a device).
The FDA and other regulatory agencies around the world conduct regular, periodic visits to reinspect our equipment, facilities, laboratories and processes following an initial approval. 17 Combination Products and Companion Diagnostics Combination products are defined by the FDA as products composed of two or more regulated components (e.g., a biologic and/or drug and a device).
The CTR established a centralized application procedure where one of the National Competent Authorities (NCA) of the Member States where the trial will take place takes the lead in reviewing certain aspects of the application, while the other NCAs have a lesser involvement than they had under the previous regime established by Directive 2001/20/EC (CTD).
The CTR established a centralized application procedure where one of the National Competent Authorities (NCA) of the Member States where the trial takes place takes the lead in reviewing certain aspects of the application, while the other NCAs have a lesser involvement than they had under the previous regime established by Directive 2001/20/EC (CTD).
This statute has been interpreted to apply to arrangements between pharmaceutical manufacturers on the one hand and 19 prescribers, purchasers and formulary managers on the other.
This statute has been interpreted to apply to arrangements between pharmaceutical manufacturers on the one hand and prescribers, purchasers and formulary managers on the other.
We continue to pursue additional patents and patent term extensions in the U.S. and other 11 territories covering various aspects of our products that may, if issued, extend patent exclusivity beyond the expiration dates listed in the table below. Product Territory Patent No(s).
We continue to pursue additional patents and patent term extensions in the U.S. and other territories covering various aspects of our products that may, if issued, extend patent exclusivity beyond the expiration dates listed in the table below. 12 Product Territory Patent No(s).
U.S. Federal Contracting and Pricing Requirements Manufacturers are also required to make their covered drugs, which are generally drugs approved under NDAs or BLAs, available to authorized users of the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), which is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Federal Contracting and Pricing Requirements Manufacturers are also required to make their covered drugs, which are generally drugs approved under NDAs or BLAs, available to authorized users of the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), which is administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Such reports and other information may be accessed through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Information contained in our website is not part of this or any other report that we file with or furnish to the SEC. 25
Such reports and other information may be accessed through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Information contained in our website is not part of this or any other report that we file with or furnish to the SEC. 26
Other than ROCTAVIAN and KUVAN, as described below, our products have no direct approved competition currently on the market in the U.S. or the EU; however, other companies are in the development phase with new and generic products.
Other than PALYNZIQ and KUVAN, as described below, our products have no direct approved competition currently on the market in the U.S. or the EU; however, other companies are in the development phase with new and generic products.
Clinical trials must be conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, good clinical practices (GCP), as well as under protocols detailing the objectives of the trial and the parameters to be used in monitoring safety and the effectiveness criteria to be evaluated.
Clinical trials must be conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, good clinical practices (GCP), as well as under protocols detailing the objectives of the trial and the parameters to be used in monitoring safety and the efficacy criteria to be evaluated.
This is confirmed in the CTR, the new EU legislation on clinical trials, according to which clinical trial applications and all the related documentation are uploaded and stored in the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) which is managed by the EMA.
This is confirmed in the CTR, the current EU legislation on clinical trials, according to which clinical trial applications and all the related documentation are uploaded and stored in the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) which is managed by the EMA.
The review of these in vitro companion diagnostics in conjunction with the review of a drug or biologic involves coordination of review by the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research and by the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
The review of these in vitro companion diagnostics in conjunction with the review of a drug or biologic involves coordination of review by the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research or Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, as applicable, and by the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
The period of market exclusivity may, in addition, be reduced to six years if, at the end of the fifth year, it can be demonstrated on the basis of available evidence that the criteria for its designation as an orphan medicine are no longer satisfied, for example if the original orphan medicinal product has become sufficiently profitable not to justify maintenance of market exclusivity.
The period of market exclusivity may, in addition, be reduced to six years if, at the end of the fifth year, it is established on the basis of available evidence that the criteria for its designation as an orphan medicine are no longer satisfied, for example if the original orphan medicinal product has become sufficiently profitable not to justify maintenance of market exclusivity.
Orphan drug exclusive marketing rights obtained upon approval of an orphan-designated drug may be lost under certain conditions, such as if the request for designation was materially defective or if the manufacturer is unable to assure sufficient quantity of the drug.
In the U.S., orphan drug exclusive marketing rights obtained upon approval of an orphan-designated drug may be lost under certain conditions, such as if the request for designation was materially defective or if the manufacturer is unable to assure sufficient quantity of the drug.
Governments may regulate access to, prices of or reimbursement levels for our products to control costs or to affect levels of use of our products, and private insurers may be influenced by government reimbursement methodologies. 20 Third-party payers carefully review and increasingly challenge the prices charged for drugs, examine their medical necessity, and review their cost effectiveness.
Governments may regulate access to, prices of or reimbursement levels for our products to control costs or to affect levels of use of our products, and private insurers may be influenced by government reimbursement methodologies. In the U.S., third-party payers carefully review and increasingly challenge the prices charged for drugs, examine their medical necessity, and review their cost effectiveness.
The CTR also established an EU Portal which will act as a single-entry point for submission of data and information relating to clinical trials. Until January 30, 2025, the CTD will continue to apply in parallel to the CTR for a transitional period. From January 31, 2025 all trials will have to comply with the CTR.
The CTR also established an EU Portal which will act as a single-entry point for submission of data and information relating to clinical trials. Until January 30, 2025, the CTD continued to apply in parallel to the CTR for a transitional period. From January 31, 2025 all trials must comply with the CTR.
VOXZOGO, for the treatment of Noonan syndrome, Turner syndrome, and SHOX deficiency could have competition from marketed branded and generic human growth hormones, clinical stage products (marketed for other indications) under development by Ascendis Pharma A/S and Novo Nordisk A/S, an additional clinical stage product from Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., and a preclinical product candidate from Cavalry Biosciences.
VOXZOGO, for the treatment of Noonan syndrome, Turner syndrome, and SHOX deficiency could have competition from marketed branded and generic human growth hormones, marketed small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors, clinical stage products (marketed for other indications) under development by Ascendis Pharma A/S and Novo Nordisk A/S, an additional clinical stage product from Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., and a preclinical product candidate from Cavalry Biosciences.
In the U.S., PALYNZIQ is only available through the PALYNZIQ Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program, which is required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to mitigate the risk of anaphylaxis while using the product.
In the U.S., PALYNZIQ is only available through the PALYNZIQ Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program, which is required by the FDA to mitigate the risk of anaphylaxis while using the product.
Similar laws exist in other countries, such as the U.K., that restrict improper payments to public and private parties. Many countries have laws prohibiting these types of payments within the respective country.
Similar laws exist in other countries, such as the U.K., that restrict improper payments in the public and private sectors. Many countries have laws prohibiting these types of payments within the respective country.
ALDURAZYME is approved for marketing in the U.S., the EU and other international markets. KUVAN KUVAN is a proprietary synthetic oral form of 6R-BH4, a naturally occurring enzyme co-factor for PAH, indicated for patients with PKU. KUVAN is the first drug for the treatment of PKU, which is an inherited metabolic disease.
BRINEURA is approved for marketing in the U.S. and in the EU for children of all ages and in other international markets. KUVAN KUVAN is a proprietary synthetic oral form of 6R-BH4, a naturally occurring enzyme co-factor for PAH, indicated for patients with PKU. KUVAN is the first drug for the treatment of PKU, which is an inherited metabolic disease.
(5) We applied for SPCs for this patent, and we have to date received SPC to extend the patent expiration to April 30, 2029 in certain European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cypress, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
(3) For VIMIZIM, we applied for SPCs for this patent, and to date have been granted SPCs to extend the patent expiration to April 30, 2029 in certain European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cypress, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
(2) We applied for SPCs for this patent, and we have to date received SPC to extend the patent expiration to May 23, 2033 in certain European countries, including Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
(2) For PALYNZIQ, we applied for SPCs for EP 2152868, and to date have been granted SPC to extend the patent expiration to May 23, 2033 in certain European countries, including Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
The timing of these orders can be inconsistent and can create significant quarter to quarter variation in our revenue. PALYNZIQ is currently distributed in the U.S. pursuant to the REMS program through a limited number of certified specialty pharmacies. During 2024, 25% of our net product revenue was generated by two customers.
The timing of these orders can be inconsistent and can create significant quarter to quarter variation in our revenue. PALYNZIQ is currently distributed in the U.S. pursuant to the REMS program through a limited number of certified specialty pharmacies. During 2025, 37% of our net product revenue was generated by three customers.
For 2026, the first year in which negotiated prices become effective, CMS selected 10 high-cost Medicare Part D products in 2023, negotiations began in 2024, and the negotiated maximum fair price for each product has been announced. CMS has selected 15 additional Medicare Part D drugs for negotiated maximum fair pricing in 2027.
For 2026, the first year in which negotiated prices become effective, CMS selected 10 high-cost Medicare Part D products in 2023, negotiations began in 2024, and the negotiated maximum fair price for each product has been announced.
Ltd., Novo Nordisk A/S, Peptron Inc., Prolynx Inc., and SiSaf Ltd. ALDURAZYME, NAGLAZYME, and VIMIZIM In the mucopolysaccharidosis field, several companies are researching treatments using small molecules, gene therapy, and other novel technologies.
Ltd., Peptron Inc., Prolynx Inc., and SiSaf Ltd. ALDURAZYME, NAGLAZYME, and VIMIZIM In the mucopolysaccharidosis field, several companies are researching treatments using small molecules, gene therapy, and other novel technologies.
Ltd., Novo Nordisk A/S, Peptron Inc., Prolynx Inc., and SiSaf Ltd. BMN 333, for the treatment of hypochondroplasia, could have competition from clinical stage products under development by Ascendis Pharma A/S and QED Therapeutics, Inc. (a subsidiary of BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.), and a preclinical product candidate from Tyra Biosciences Inc.
BMN 333, for the treatment of hypochondroplasia, could have competition from clinical stage products under development by Ascendis Pharma A/S and QED Therapeutics, Inc. (a subsidiary of BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.), and a preclinical product candidate from Tyra Biosciences Inc.
In addition to patent protection, certain of our products are entitled to regulatory exclusivity in the U.S. and the EU through the dates set forth below: Commercial Products United States Orphan Drug Exclusivity Expiration (1) United States Biologic Exclusivity Expiration (2) European Union Orphan Drug Exclusivity Expiration (1) BRINEURA 2031 (3) 2029 2029 PALYNZIQ 2025 2030 2029 ROCTAVIAN 2030 2035 2032 VIMIZIM Expired 2026 2026 VOXZOGO 2030 (4) Not Applicable 2031 (1) See “Government Regulation—Other Regulation—Orphan Drug Designation” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.
PTE has been granted in Australia and Japan to May 20, 2035. 13 In addition to patent protection, certain of our products are entitled to regulatory exclusivity in the U.S. and the EU through the dates set forth below: Commercial Products United States Orphan Drug Exclusivity Expiration (1) United States Biologic Exclusivity Expiration (2) European Union Orphan Drug Exclusivity Expiration (1) BRINEURA 2031 (3) 2029 2029 PALYNZIQ Expired 2030 2029 VIMIZIM Expired 2026 Expired VOXZOGO 2030 (4) Not Applicable 2031 (1) See “Government Regulation—Other Regulation—Orphan Drug Designation” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.
Additionally, we are, or may become, subject to various U.S. federal and state consumer protection laws which require us to publish statements that accurately and fairly describe how we handle personal data and choices individuals may have about the way we handle their personal data.
Additionally, various U.S. federal and state consumer protection laws which require us to publish statements that accurately and fairly describe how we handle personal data and choices individuals may have about their personal data.
There must be no differences in route of administration, dosage form, and strength to rely on a given reference product, and there can be no clinically meaningful differences between the biological product and the reference product in terms of safety, purity, and potency.
There must be no differences in route of administration, dosage form, and strength to rely on a given reference product, and there can be no clinically meaningful differences between the biological product and the reference product in terms of safety, purity, and potency. Biosimilarity must be shown through analytical studies and animal studies.
In certain circumstances, disclosure of the results of these trials can be delayed for up to two years after the date of completion of the trial. Competitors may use this publicly available information to gain knowledge regarding the progress of development programs.
Sponsors are also obligated to discuss the results of their clinical trials after completion. In certain circumstances, disclosure of the results of these trials can be delayed for up to two years after the date of completion of the trial. Competitors may use this publicly available information to gain knowledge regarding the progress of development programs.
On January 31, 2022, Regulation EU No 536/2014 (CTR) became fully 13 applicable in the EU.
On January 31, 2022, Regulation EU No 536/2014 (CTR) became fully effective in the EU.
Sales and Marketing We have established a commercial organization, which starting in 2025, is primarily structured around three business units: Skeletal Conditions, Enzyme Therapies and ROCTAVIAN. This organization, which includes a sales force, supports our product lines directly in the U.S., Europe, South America and certain other significant markets.
Sales and Marketing Our commercial organization is primarily structured around two business units: Skeletal Conditions (VOXZOGO) and Enzyme Therapies. This organization, which includes a sales force, supports our product lines directly in the U.S., Europe, South America and certain other significant markets.
It is illegal to pay, offer to pay or authorize the payment of anything of value to any non-U.S. government official, government staff member, political party or political candidate in an attempt to obtain or retain business or to otherwise influence a person working in an official capacity.
It is illegal to pay, provide offer to pay or authorize the provision of anything of value to any non-U.S. government official, government staff member, employee or officer of a state-owned or controlled entity, political party or political candidate in an attempt to obtain or retain business or to otherwise influence a person working in an official capacity.
(a subsidiary of BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.), and a preclinical product candidate from Tyra Biosciences Inc. 10 VOXZOGO, for the treatment of idiopathic short stature could have competition from marketed branded and generic human growth hormones, clinical stage products (marketed for other indications) under development by Ascendis Pharma A/S, and Novo Nordisk A/S, and additional clinical stage products by Anhui Anke Biotechnology (Group) Co., Ltd. and Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
VOXZOGO, for the treatment of idiopathic short stature could have competition from marketed branded and generic human growth hormones, clinical stage products (marketed for other indications) under development by Ascendis Pharma A/S, and Novo Nordisk A/S, and additional clinical stage products by Anhui Anke Biotechnology (Group) Co., Ltd., Xiamen Amoytop Biotech Co., Ltd. and Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. as well as a preclinical stage product from Bolder BioTechnology, Inc.
The out-of-pocket limit is $2,000 in 2025 and is to be adjusted for inflation thereafter.
The out-of-pocket limit is $2,100 in 2026 and is to be adjusted for inflation thereafter.
Research and Development Programs VOXZOGO VOXZOGO, for the treatment of hypochondroplasia, could have competition from clinical stage products under development by Ascendis Pharma A/S and QED Therapeutics, Inc.
Research and Development Programs VOXZOGO VOXZOGO, for the treatment of hypochondroplasia, could have competition from clinical stage products under development by Ascendis Pharma A/S and QED Therapeutics, Inc. (a subsidiary of BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.), and a preclinical product candidate from Tyra Biosciences Inc.
The launch of any future products, if approved, will likely require expansion of our commercial organization, including our sales force, in the U.S. and international markets. We utilize third-party logistics companies to store and distribute our products.
The launch of any future products, if approved, or for the 9 sales and marketing of products that we acquire through strategic transactions, will likely require expansion of our commercial organization, including our sales force, in the U.S. and international markets. We utilize third-party logistics companies to store and distribute our products.
We completed the single-ascending dose phase of the first-in-human study and dosing in the multiple-ascending dose phase of the study began in December 2024. BMN 351 BMN 351 is our next-generation oligonucleotide in development for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). We completed enrollment into the first and second dose cohorts in late 2024.
BMN 351 BMN 351 is our next-generation oligonucleotide in development for the treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). We completed enrollment into the first and second dose cohorts in late 2024.
In patients with achondroplasia, endochondral bone growth, an essential process by which bone tissue is created, is negatively regulated due to a gain of function mutation in fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene (FGFR3).
In patients with achondroplasia, endochondral bone growth, an essential process by which bone tissue is created, is negatively regulated due to a gain of function mutation in fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene (FGFR3). VOXZOGO acts as a positive regulator of the signaling pathway downstream of FGFR3 to promote endochondral bone growth.
We believe that with moderate changes in 2025, including changes in connection with the reorganization of the commercial organization described above, the size of our sales force will be appropriate to effectively reach our target customers in markets where our products are directly marketed.
We believe that with moderate changes in 2026, the size of our sales force will be appropriate to effectively reach our target customers in markets where our products are directly marketed.
However, if an orphan drug later receives approval for the indication for which it has designation, the relevant regulatory authority may not approve any other applications to market the same drug for the same condition, except in limited circumstances, for seven years in the U.S. and ten years in the EU (extendable to twelve years for medicines that have complied with an agreed Pediatric Investigation Plan (PIP) pursuant to Regulation 1901/2006) and, in addition, a range of other benefits during the development and regulatory review process are available in the EU, including scientific assistance for study protocols, authorization through the centralized marketing authorization procedure covering all member countries and a reduction or elimination of registration and marketing authorization fees.
However, if an orphan drug later receives approval for the indication for which it has designation, under the current rules, the relevant regulatory authority may not accept or approve any other applications to market a similar medicinal product/drug for the same therapeutic indication, except in limited circumstances, for seven years in the U.S. and ten years in the EU (extendable to twelve years under certain circumstances) and, in addition, a range of other benefits during the development and regulatory review process are available in the EU, including scientific assistance for study protocols, authorization through the centralized marketing authorization procedure covering all member countries and a reduction or elimination of registration and marketing authorization fees.
U.S. patents that were issued on applications filed before June 8, 1995, may be effective until 17 years from the issue date, if that is later than the 20-year date.
U.S. patents, as well as most foreign patents, are generally effective for 20 years from the date the earliest application was filed. U.S. patents that were issued on applications filed before June 8, 1995, may be effective until 17 years from the issue date, if that is later than the 20-year date.
Please see “Risk Factors” included in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the risks related to the commercialization of ROCTAVIAN.
Please see “Risk Factors” included in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the risks posed by the REMS program.
Of the 3,040 employees as of December 31, 2024, 1,917 employees were in the U.S. and Canada, and 1,123 employees were outside of North America, including 920 in Europe and the Middle East, 131 in Latin America and 72 in Asia Pacific. We also leverage temporary workers to fill short-term positions for our business and manufacturing needs.
Of the 3,221 employees as of December 31, 2025, 2,026 employees were in the U.S. and Canada, and 1,195 employees were outside of North America, including 967 in Europe and the Middle East, 151 in Latin America and 77 in Asia Pacific. We also leverage temporary workers to fill short-term positions for our business and manufacturing needs.
Among the remedies available to the government for any failure to properly disclose commercial pricing and/or to extend FSS contract price reductions is recoupment of any FSS overcharges that may result from such omissions, and civil penalties under the Federal False Claims Act if such failures are knowing. 22 Disclosure of Clinical Trial Information Sponsors of clinical trials of FDA-regulated products, including drugs and biologics, are required to register and disclose certain clinical trial information.
Among the remedies available to the government for any failure to properly disclose commercial pricing and/or to extend FSS contract price reductions is recoupment of any FSS overcharges that may result from such omissions, and civil penalties under the Federal False Claims Act if such failures are knowing.
We believe that approximately 30% to 50% of those with PKU could benefit from treatment with KUVAN. KUVAN is approved for marketing in the U.S., the EU and other international markets (excluding Japan). In certain international markets, KUVAN is also approved for, or is only approved for, the treatment of primary BH4 deficiency, a different disorder than PKU.
KUVAN is approved for marketing in the U.S., the EU and other international markets (excluding Japan). In certain international markets, KUVAN is also approved for, or is only approved for, the treatment of primary BH4 deficiency, a different disorder than PKU.
Breakthrough Therapy Designation The FDA is also required to expedite the development and review of the application for approval of drugs that are intended to treat a serious or life-threatening disease or condition where preliminary clinical evidence indicates that the drug may demonstrate substantial improvement over existing therapies on one or more clinically significant endpoints.
The FDA may initiate enforcement action for the failure to conduct with due diligence a required post-approval study, including a failure to meet any required conditions specified by the FDA or to submit timely reports. 16 Breakthrough Therapy Designation The FDA is also required to expedite the development and review of the application for approval of drugs that are intended to treat a serious or life-threatening disease or condition where preliminary clinical evidence indicates that the drug may demonstrate substantial improvement over existing therapies on one or more clinically significant endpoints.
BRINEURA is the first treatment approved to slow the progression of loss of ambulation in children with CLN2 disease and was one of the first therapies to go through an accelerated review procedure in the EU.
Patients are initially healthy but begin to decline at approximately the age of three. BRINEURA is the first treatment approved to 7 slow the progression of loss of ambulation in children with CLN2 disease and was one of the first therapies to go through an accelerated review procedure in the EU.
FDORA also requires the FDA to specify conditions of any required post-approval study, which may include milestones such as a target date of study completion and requires sponsors to submit progress reports for required post-approval studies and any conditions required by the FDA not later than 180 days following approval and not less frequently than every 180 days thereafter until completion or termination of the study.
Sponsors are required to submit progress reports for required post-approval studies and any conditions required by the FDA not later than 180 days following approval and not less frequently than every 180 days thereafter until completion or termination of the study.
HRSA has also issued regulations relating to the calculation of the ceiling price as well as imposition of civil monetary penalties for each instance of knowingly and intentionally overcharging a 340B covered entity.
Manufacturers are required to report pricing information to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) on a quarterly basis. HRSA has also issued regulations relating to the calculation of the ceiling price as well as imposition of civil monetary penalties for each instance of knowingly and intentionally overcharging a 340B covered entity.
Please see “Risk Factors” included in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the risks posed by generic versions of KUVAN in the U.S. and international markets. PALYNZIQ and KUVAN also have potential competition from clinical stage product candidates from Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jnana Therapeutics Inc.
Please see “Risk Factors” included in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the risks posed by generic versions of KUVAN in the U.S. and international markets.
VOXZOGO acts as a positive regulator of the signaling pathway downstream of FGFR3 to promote endochondral bone growth. 5 VOXZOGO is approved for marketing in the U.S. and Japan for the treatment of achondroplasia in children with open growth plates of all ages, in the EU for the treatment of children with open growth plates aged four months and older, and in other markets, including Australia and Brazil, for patients in various age ranges.
VOXZOGO is approved for marketing in the U.S. and Japan for the treatment of achondroplasia in children with open growth plates of all ages, in the European Union (EU) for the treatment of children with open growth plates aged four months and older, and in other markets, including Australia and Brazil, for patients in various age ranges.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), to which we are subject, prohibits corporations and individuals from engaging in certain activities to obtain or retain business or to influence a person working in an official capacity.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), to which we are subject, prohibits U.S. persons, including U.S. entities and their employees, officers, and intermediaries from engaging in certain activities, directly or indirectly, to obtain or retain business or to influence a person working in an official capacity.
We are also subject to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation GDPR, which requires that personal data is only collected for specified, explicit and legal purposes as set out in the GDPR or local laws, and the data may then only be processed in a manner consistent with those purposes.
Outside of the United States, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and UK's General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR and collectively, GDPR), which require, among other things, that personal data is only collected for specified, explicit and legal purposes as set out in the GDPR or local laws, and the data may then only be processed in a manner consistent with those purposes.
MPS I is a progressive and debilitating life-threatening genetic disease that is caused by the deficiency of alpha-L-iduronidase. Patients with MPS I typically become progressively worse and experience multiple severe and debilitating symptoms resulting from the build-up of carbohydrate residues in all tissues in the body.
Patients with MPS I typically become progressively worse and experience multiple severe and debilitating symptoms resulting from the build-up of carbohydrate residues in all tissues in the body.
Human Capital As of December 31, 2024, we had 3,040 employees worldwide, of whom 1,472 were in operations, 635 were in research and development, 458 were in sales and marketing and 475 were in administration.
Human Capital As of December 31, 2025, we had 3,221 employees worldwide, of whom 1,518 were in operations, 692 were in research and development, 495 were in sales and marketing and 516 were in administration.
Recent Developments In 2024, we achieved $2.9 billion in total revenues, including a significant contribution from our ongoing expansion of VOXZOGO, and we continued making important advancements in our product development pipeline.
Recent Developments In 2025, we achieved $3.2 billion in total revenues, including a significant contribution from our ongoing expansion of VOXZOGO, and we continued to grow our commercial business and advance our product candidate pipeline.
BMN 333 BMN 333 is a longer-acting CNP in development for the treatment of multiple growth disorders, including achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia. We initiated the first-in-human study of BMN 333 in January 2025. BMN 349 BMN 349 is an oral therapeutic in development for the treatment of liver disease associated with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.
BMN 333 BMN 333 is a longer-acting CNP in development for the treatment of multiple growth disorders, including achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia. We initiated the first-in-human study of BMN 333 in January 2025. In 2025, we accelerated development of BMN 333 with Phase 1 pharmacokinetic data exceeding targeted free CNP exposure levels.
All of our facilities and those of any third-party manufacturers will be subject to periodic inspections confirming compliance with applicable law and must pass inspection before we can manufacture our drugs for commercial sale. Third-party manufacturers’ facilities are subject to periodic inspections to confirm compliance with applicable law and must be cGMP certified.
We expect to continue to contract with outside service providers for certain manufacturing services, including drug substance, drug product, and packaging operations for our products. All of our facilities and those of any third-party manufacturers will be subject to periodic inspections confirming compliance with applicable law and must pass inspection before we can manufacture our drugs for commercial sale.
Please see “Risk Factors” included in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the risks related to VOXZOGO in the U.S. and international markets. NAGLAZYME NAGLAZYME is a recombinant form of N-acetylgalactosamine 4-sulfatase (arylsulfatase B) indicated for patients with MPS VI.
Please see “Risk Factors” included in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the risks related to VOXZOGO in the U.S. and international markets. VIMIZIM VIMIZIM is an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of MPS IVA, a lysosomal storage disorder.
BMN 333 BMN 333, for the treatment of achondroplasia could have competition from clinical stage products under development by Ascendis Pharma A/S, QED Therapeutics, Inc. (a subsidiary of BridgeBio Pharma, Inc.), Ribomic Inc., Tyra Biosciences Inc., and preclinical product candidates from other companies, including Abbisko Therapeutics Co Ltd, C-Biomex Co., Ltd, Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., Immunoforge, Co.
BMN 333 BMN 333, for the treatment of achondroplasia could have competition from clinical stage products under development by Abbisko Therapeutics Co Ltd., Ascendis Pharma A/S, QED Therapeutics, Inc.