Sarepta Therapeutics Provides Statement on ELEVIDYS

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRPT), the leader in precision genetic medicine for rare diseases, today issued the following statement:
Shortly after 2:30 p.m. ET today, Sarepta received an informal request from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to voluntarily halt shipment of ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec), our gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), in the U.S. We first heard of this potential request earlier in the day at the same time the public and our patient communities did, through media reports.
At Sarepta, patient safety and well-being are always our top priority. We are committed to upholding the highest safety standards for all of our therapies. This guides every decision we make, as evidenced by our conservative decision to pause shipments of ELEVIDYS for non-ambulant patients while we work with the FDA to update the label and evaluate the use of an enhanced immunosuppression regimen to mitigate the risk of acute liver failure.
Based on our comprehensive scientific interpretation of the data, which shows no new or changed safety signals in the ambulant patient population, we will continue to ship ELEVIDYS to the ambulant population. We look forward to continued discussions and sharing of information with FDA in order to advance our shared purpose of protecting patient safety and informed access to care.
We recognize that the death of any patient is heartbreaking, including the recent death of a 51-year-old non-ambulant Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) patient. We also want to clarify that this tragic event occurred in a Phase 1 clinical trial for an investigational gene therapy called SRP-9004. SRP-9004 is a clinical stage therapy that is intended to treat a different disease (LGMD Type 2D), is administered using a different dose, and is manufactured using a different process. The LGMD study participant who passed away was not treated with ELEVIDYS, and the dosing for the SRP-9004 trial had concluded at the time of his death.
Additionally, in a timely manner, Sarepta reported this ALF event as a life-threatening case to FDA on June 20, 2025, and further followed up with notification to FDA of the death on July 3, 2025, in accordance with applicable law and our commitment to full regulatory transparency.
ELEVIDYS is the only approved gene therapy for individuals devastated by Duchenne, a rare, progressive and ultimately fatal disease. We are committed to working closely with the FDA to ensure that all decisions are grounded in science and the best interests of patients, considering the compelling need of these families to access disease-modifying therapy.
About ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl)
ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) is a single-dose, adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene transfer therapy for intravenous infusion designed to address the underlying genetic cause of Duchenne muscular dystrophy – mutations or changes in the DMD gene that result in the lack of dystrophin protein – through the delivery of a transgene that codes for the targeted production of ELEVIDYS micro-dystrophin in skeletal muscle.
ELEVIDYS is indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in individuals at least 4 years of age.
For patients who are ambulatory and have a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene
For patients who are non-ambulatory and have a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene.
The DMD indication in non-ambulatory patients is approved under accelerated approval based on expression of ELEVIDYS micro-dystrophin in skeletal muscle. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATION: ELEVIDYS is contraindicated in patients with any deletion in exon 8 and/or exon 9 in the DMD gene.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:
Infusion-related Reactions:
Infusion-related reactions, including hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis, have occurred during or up to several hours following ELEVIDYS administration. Closely monitor patients during administration and for at least 3 hours after the end of infusion. If symptoms of infusion-related reactions occur, slow, or stop the infusion and give appropriate treatment. Once symptoms resolve, the infusion may be restarted at a lower rate.
ELEVIDYS should be administered in a setting where treatment for infusion-related reactions is immediately available.
Discontinue infusion for anaphylaxis.
Acute Serious Liver Injury:
Acute serious liver injury has been observed with ELEVIDYS, and administration may result in elevations of liver enzymes (such as GGT, GLDH, ALT, AST) or total bilirubin, typically seen within 8 weeks.
Patients with preexisting liver impairment, chronic hepatic condition, or acute liver disease (e.g., acute hepatic viral infection) may be at higher risk of acute serious liver injury. Postpone ELEVIDYS administration in patients with acute liver disease until resolved or controlled.
Prior to ELEVIDYS administration, perform liver enzyme test and monitor liver function (clinical exam, GGT, and total bilirubin) weekly for the first 3 months following ELEVIDYS infusion. Continue monitoring if clinically indicated, until results are unremarkable (normal clinical exam, GGT, and total bilirubin levels return to near baseline levels).
Systemic corticosteroid treatment is recommended for patients before and after ELEVIDYS infusion. Adjust corticosteroid regimen when indicated. If acute serious liver injury is suspected, consultation with a specialist is recommended.
Immune-mediated Myositis:
In clinical trials, immune-mediated myositis has been observed approximately 1 month following ELEVIDYS infusion in patients with deletion mutations involving exon 8 and/or exon 9 in the DMD gene. Symptoms of severe muscle weakness, including dysphagia, dyspnea, and hypophonia, were observed.
Limited data are available for ELEVIDYS treatment in patients with mutations in the DMD gene in exons 1 to 17 and/or exons 59 to 71. Patients with deletions in these regions may be at risk for a severe immune-mediated myositis reaction.
Advise patients to contact a physician immediately if they experience any unexplained increased muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, including dysphagia, dyspnea, or hypophonia, as these may be symptoms of myositis. Consider additional immunomodulatory treatment (immunosuppressants [e.g., calcineurin-inhibitor] in addition to corticosteroids) based on patient's clinical presentation and medical history if these symptoms occur.
Myocarditis:
Acute serious myocarditis and troponin-I elevations have been observed following ELEVIDYS infusion in clinical trials.
If a patient experiences myocarditis, those with pre-existing left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF) impairment may be at higher risk of adverse outcomes. Monitor troponin-I before ELEVIDYS infusion and weekly for the first month following infusion and continue monitoring if clinically indicated. More frequent monitoring may be warranted in the presence of cardiac symptoms, such as chest pain or shortness of breath.
Advise patients to contact a physician immediately if they experience cardiac symptoms.
Preexisting Immunity against AAVrh74:
In AAV-vector based gene therapies, preexisting anti-AAV antibodies may impede transgene expression at desired therapeutic levels. Following treatment with ELEVIDYS, all patients developed anti-AAVrh74 antibodies.
Perform baseline testing for presence of anti-AAVrh74 total binding antibodies prior to ELEVIDYS administration.
ELEVIDYS administration is not recommended in patients with elevated anti-AAVrh74 total binding antibody titers greater than or equal to 1:400.
Adverse Reactions:
The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5%) reported in clinical studies were vomiting, nausea, liver injury, pyrexia, and thrombocytopenia.
Report negative 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 Sarepta Therapeutics at 1-888-SAREPTA (1-888-727-3782).
For further information, please see the full Prescribing Information.
About Sarepta Therapeutics Sarepta is on an urgent mission: engineer precision genetic medicine for rare diseases that devastate lives and cut futures short. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. For more information, please visit www.sarepta.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook.
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