Initiating
EU MAA Submission for OTL-103 in Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Expected in Mid-2022 Following Productive Regulatory Interactions
Ended 2021 with approximately
“Looking back at 2021 Orchard has accomplished much, from significant progress in the launch of Libmeldy in
Libmeldy Commercial Updates in
As part of Orchard’s objective to build a successful and sustainable commercial business in HSC gene therapy, the company is focused on three foundational pillars of the Libmeldy launch: market access, patient identification and treatment delivery.
- Market access: Health technology assessments (HTAs) are progressing well across
Europe . The company is pleased that the HTA bodies have recognized both the severity of MLD and the magnitude of potential therapeutic benefit of Libmeldy to treat this condition. For example, inGermany , Libmeldy is one of only five medicines to ever achieve the highest possible therapeutic benefit rating of “major benefit” for pre-symptomatic MLD patients. Orchard anticipates reaching reimbursement agreements with at least two countries in the first half of 2022. - Patient identification: Patient identification efforts are progressing well, and two patients, one in
France and one inGermany , are in the process of being treated commercially with Libmeldy under reimbursed early access. Activities are also underway to drive a timely MLD diagnosis, including five newborn screening studies or pilots that have launched or are planned inGermany ,Italy , theUK ,Spain andFrance . - Treatment delivery: Four centers with specialized expertise in transplant and disease area knowledge in
Germany ,Italy ,France andthe Netherlands are treatment-ready and activation of a fifth center in theUK is in progress.
“As leaders in the field of HSC gene therapy, we are pioneering all aspects of our operations—including how we commercialize and deliver these potentially transformative medicines to the communities we serve,” said
Regulatory Progress and Upcoming Milestones for OTL-200 and OTL-103
OTL-200 for MLD (
Orchard has completed the majority of the activities necessary in advance of a pre-Biologics License Application (BLA) meeting with
OTL-103 for WAS (EU and
Following productive regulatory interactions with the
Orchard is utilizing the benefits provided under FDA’s regenerative medicine advanced therapy (RMAT) designation for both OTL-103 and OTL-200’s regulatory interactions in the
Additional 2022 Corporate Priorities
To lead the development of gene therapies for neurodegenerative disorders and investigate the potential of HSC gene therapy in future indications where there is a compelling scientific and clinical rationale, Orchard has outlined the remaining key milestones expected for 2022:
- OTL-203 for MPS-IH: Obtain the necessary regulatory clearance in mid-2022 to enable the initiation of the OTL-203 global registrational study in MPS-IH by year end.
- OTL-201 for MPS-IIIA: Present clinical data, including early clinical outcomes of cognitive function, from the OTL-201 proof-of-concept (POC) trial in the first half of 2022.
- Research programs: Advance the company’s preclinical portfolio, which includes programs focused on neurodegenerative disorders (OTL-204 for GRN-FTD and OTL-205 for ALS), immunological diseases (OTL-104 for NOD2-CD and OTL-105 for HAE) and HSC-generated antigen-specific Tregs.
Key 2021 Achievements
Orchard’s key achievements from 2021 are highlighted below.
- Libmeldy (MLD)
Europe :- Initiated launch activities including market access discussions and qualifying treatment centers.
- Established partnerships to identify eligible patients for Libmeldy in the
Middle East andTurkey .
- OTL-200 (MLD)
U.S :- Received clarity from FDA on the expected clinical and CMC package for a BLA.
- Manufactured OTL-200 for use under investigator-initiated compassionate use Investigational New Drug (INDs) at the
University of Minnesota , the first clinical site to administer OTL-200 outside ofEurope . Orchard also coordinated the successful shipment and release of patients’ HSCs between theU.S. treatment site and ACG Biologics’ manufacturing facility inItaly .
- OTL-203 (MPS-IH):
- Presented one-year POC data, including clinical outcomes of cognitive function, motor function and growth.
- Obtained guidance on the design of a global registrational trial through a parallel scientific advice meeting with FDA and EMA.
- OTL-201 (MPS-IIIA): Completed enrollment of five patients in the POC trial and presented initial study data.
- Research and discovery:
- Signed a strategic collaboration with Pharming Group N.V. to research, develop, manufacture and commercialize OTL-105, an investigational ex vivo autologous HSC gene therapy for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE).
- Hosted a virtual R&D event highlighting updates from the OTL-104 program for NOD2 Crohn’s disease (NOD2-CD) and potential new applications in HSC-generated antigen-specific regulatory T-cells (Tregs) and HSC-vectorization of monoclonal antibodies.
- Publications: Supported two
New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) publications, including interim proof-of-concept results for the OTL-203 program in MPS-IH. - Cash position: Raised
$150 million in a strategic financing through a private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing.
Cash Guidance
The company ended 2021 with approximately
About Libmeldy / OTL-200
Libmeldy (atidarsagene autotemcel), also known as OTL-200, has been approved by the
The most common adverse reaction attributed to treatment with Libmeldy was the occurrence of anti-ARSA antibodies. In addition to the risks associated with the gene therapy, treatment with Libmeldy is preceded by other medical interventions, namely bone marrow harvest or peripheral blood mobilization and apheresis, followed by myeloablative conditioning, which carry their own risks. During the clinical studies, the safety profiles of these interventions were consistent with their known safety and tolerability.
For more information about Libmeldy, please see the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) available on the EMA website.
Libmeldy is approved in the
Libmeldy was developed in partnership with the
About Orchard
At
In 2018, the company acquired GlaxoSmithKline (GSK’s) rare disease gene therapy portfolio, which originated from a pioneering collaboration between GSK and the
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements about Orchard’s strategy, future plans and prospects, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include express or implied statements relating to, among other things, Orchard’s business strategy and goals, including its plans and expectations for the commercialization of Libmeldy, the therapeutic potential of Libmeldy (OTL-200) and Orchard’s product candidates, including the product candidates referred to in this release, Orchard’s expectations regarding its ongoing preclinical and clinical trials, including the timing of enrollment for clinical trials and release of additional preclinical and clinical data, the likelihood that data from clinical trials will be positive and support further clinical development and regulatory approval of Orchard's product candidates, and Orchard’s financial condition and cash runway into the first half of 2023. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Orchard’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. In particular, these risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: the risk that prior results, such as signals of safety, activity or durability of effect, observed from clinical trials of Libmeldy will not continue or be repeated in our ongoing or planned clinical trials of Libmeldy, will be insufficient to support regulatory submissions or marketing approval in the US or to maintain marketing approval in the EU, or that long-term adverse safety findings may be discovered; the risk that any one or more of Orchard’s product candidates, including the product candidates referred to in this release, will not be approved, successfully developed or commercialized; the risk of cessation or delay of any of Orchard’s ongoing or planned clinical trials; the risk that Orchard may not successfully recruit or enroll a sufficient number of patients for its clinical trials; the risk that prior results, such as signals of safety, activity or durability of effect, observed from preclinical studies or clinical trials will not be replicated or will not continue in ongoing or future studies or trials involving Orchard’s product candidates; the delay of any of Orchard’s regulatory submissions; the failure to obtain marketing approval from the applicable regulatory authorities for any of Orchard’s product candidates or the receipt of restricted marketing approvals; the inability or risk of delays in Orchard’s ability to commercialize its product candidates, if approved, or Libmeldy, including the risk that Orchard may not secure adequate pricing or reimbursement to support continued development or commercialization of Libmeldy; the risk that the market opportunity for Libmeldy, or any of Orchard’s product candidates, may be lower than estimated; and the severity of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Orchard’s business, including on clinical development, its supply chain and commercial programs. Given these uncertainties, the reader is advised not to place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Other risks and uncertainties faced by Orchard include those identified under the heading "Risk Factors" in Orchard’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as subsequent filings and reports filed with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect Orchard’s views as of the date hereof, and Orchard does not assume and specifically disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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