Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and its subsidiary Genzyme announced today that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved its manufacturing plant in Framingham, Mass., for the production of Fabrazyme® (agalsidase beta). "This approval by the EMA represents an important milestone in our manufacturing recovery and path toward unconstrained supply for all patients," said Genzyme's President and CEO David Meeker. "Providing the Fabry community with consistent access to treatment, increasing our inventory of Fabrazyme® and working toward all regulatory approvals of our Framingham plant are our highest priorities, and we remain on track to achieve all of these crucial goals."
The complete return to normal supply levels of Fabrazyme® globally will not be immediate, as it will take time to obtain all global regulatory approvals throughout the year and due to production lead times.
About Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Genzyme has pioneered the development and delivery of transformative therapies for patients affected by rare and debilitating diseases for over 30 years. We accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. With a focus on rare diseases and multiple sclerosis, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve. That goal guides and inspires us every day. Genzyme's portfolio of transformative therapies, which are marketed in countries around the world, represents groundbreaking and life-saving advances in medicine. As a Sanofi company, Genzyme benefits from the reach and resources of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, with a shared commitment to improving the lives of patients.
About Sanofi
Sanofi, a global and diversified healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients' needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, rare diseases, consumer healthcare, emerging markets and animal health. Sanofi is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY).