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Bluebird won't play off Vertex in deciding price for its lovo-cel gene therapy, exec says

Fierce Pharma

Two long-awaited treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD) are on the docket for FDA decisions next month. Two long-awaited treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD) are on the docket for FDA decisions next month. Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics are up first with a Dec. |

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ICER updates cost-effectiveness threshold for bluebird, Vertex and CRISPR's dueling sickle cell gene therapies

Fierce Pharma

The potentially curative promise of gene therapies often carries a steep price tag. | The potentially curative promise of gene therapies often carries a steep price tag. But for a pair of personalized medicine prospects in sickle cell disease (SCD), the cost could be worth it, at least as far as ICER is concerned.

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Upcoming sickle cell gene therapies cost effective at $2 million, says ICER

Pharmaceutical Technology

Two gene therapies up for approval this year for sickle cell disease could be cost effective in some cases at a $2 million price point, based on a draft evidence report published by the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER). Cell & Gene Therapy coverage on Pharmaceutical Technology is supported by Cytiva.

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Rare Disease Spotlight – tracing the rise of orphan drug designations over almost 40 years

Pharmaceutical Technology

This year has already been eventful when it comes to the development of therapies for rare diseases. Additionally, pricing and access for rare disease therapies continue to be scrutinized closely. Others judge its success based on the fact that 95% of rare diseases still have no available therapies and patient needs remain unmet.