Japanese approval for Actelion's epoprostenol "ACT"
Europe’s largest biotech firm Actelion (SIX: ATLN) yesterday announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare had granted approval for its epoprostenol "ACT" (0.5mg and 1.5mg) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
Satoshi Tanaka, president of Actelion Japan and chairman of Actelion South Korea, commented: "Unlike other epoprostenol formulations approved for PAH, Epoprostenol "ACT" has greater stability. This provides unique benefits, such as a more flexible preparation of the medication and infusion of the product within 24hrs at room temperature."
Mr Tanaka added: "By adding Epoprostenol "ACT" to our Japanese product portfolio we will be able to offer PAH physicians an option for intravenous therapy on top of our oral endothelin receptor antagonist Tracleer [bosentan], the leading oral treatment option in Japan."
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