The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected a prefilled syringe version of Regeneron's ophthalmology blockbuster Eylea HD (aflibercept) due to manufacturing shortcomings.
Regeneron announced the setback in its Q3 earnings, stating that the FDA issued a complete response (CR) letter for Eylea HD's pre-filled syringe supplemental biologics licence application (sBLA).
The sole reason for the rejection was unresolved issues at a facility of its manufacturing partner, Novo Nordisk.
Author's summary: FDA rejects Eylea HD due to manufacturing issues.