February 15, 2017
Launch of PARSABIV® Intravenous Injection for Dialysis (Generic Name: Etelcalcetide Hydrochloride), a Calcimimetic Agent, for Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Patients on HemodialysisOno Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Osaka, Japan; President, Representative Director and CEO, Gyo Sagara; "ONO") announced today that it launched PARSABIV® Intravenous Injection for Dialysis 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg (generic name: etelcalcetide hydrochloride, "Parsabiv") for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients on hemodialysis on February 15, 2017.
Secondary hyperparathyroidism, one of complications of chronic renal failure, is a pathological condition where excessive parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted by the parathyroid gland. Excessive PTH secretion promotes phosphorus and calcium efflux from bone which may cause symptoms including bone and joint pain. Further, it is reported that vascular calcification due to accumulation of phosphorus and calcium from bone in vessels aggravates risk of cardiovascular events which adversely affects life prognosis.*
Parsabiv activates the calcium sensing receptor in the parathyroid and suppresses excessive PTH secretion, and also lowers phosphorus and serum calcium level. Parsabiv is an intravenous injection for dialysis patients to be administered through the dialysis circuit by the physician or medical staff upon completion of dialysis and such administration is expected to reduce the burden of oral medications in patients.
In Japan, ONO has exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Parsabiv, in accordance with the license agreement concluded in September 2011 with KAI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amgen. In Europe, Amgen received an approval for a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) of Parsabiv from the European Commission (EC) for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in adult patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis on November 11, 2016. In the US, Amgen received an approval for a New Drug Application (NDA) of Parsabiv for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in adult patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 7, 2017.
* Japanese Clinical Practice Guideline for the management of chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disorders (CKD-MBD) issued by the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy in 2012.
Overview of Parsabiv® Intravenous Injection for Dialysis
Product name | Parsabiv® Intravenous Injection for Dialysis 2.5 mg Parsabiv® Intravenous Injection for Dialysis 5 mg Parsabiv® Intravenous Injection for Dialysis 10 mg |
Generic name | Etelcalcetide Hydrochloride |
Indications | Secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients on hemodialysis |
Dosage and Administration | In adults, Parsabiv is usually administered into venous line of the dialysis circuit at the end of dialysis session during rinse back at a dose of 5 mg as etelcalcetide 3 times a week as a starting dose. Thereafter, the dose may be adjusted in a range from 2.5 mg to 15 mg as necessary and administered 3 times a week at the end of dialysis session during rinse back while parathyroid hormone (PTH) and serum calcium level should be carefully monitored in patients. |
Packaging | Parsabiv Intravenous Injection for Dialysis 2.5mg : 10 vial Parsabiv Intravenous Injection for Dialysis 5mg : 10 vial Parsabiv Intravenous Injection for Dialysis 10mg : 10 vial |
Manufacturing and marketing approval date | December 19, 2016 |
Drug price listing date | February 15, 2017 |
Drug price | Parsabiv Intravenous Injection for Dialysis 2.5mg vial: ¥873 Parsabiv Intravenous Injection for Dialysis 5mg vial: ¥1,283 Parsabiv Intravenous Injection for Dialysis 10mg vial: ¥1,885 |
Launched date | February 15, 2017 |
Distributor | Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
Conditions for approval | ONO should establish Risk Management Plan to be implemented appropriately. |
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