EMA
withdrawal
· 2025-10-17
EMA confirms suspension of sickle cell disease medicine Oxbryta
Summary
EMA has suspended Oxbryta (voxelotor) for sickle cell disease after trials showed a higher rate of death and disease complications, so the benefit‑risk balance …
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Higher rate of death and disease complications in recent trials means benefit-risk balance no longer favourable