A prospective observational post authorization safety sub-registry study to characterize the long-term safety profile of eliglustat in adult patients with Gaucher disease - Sanofi
December 2024
Summary
This study, run by Sanofi, sought to gather data on patients being treated for Gaucher disease, to monitor the ongoing effectiveness of their licensed medicine.
About this study
Eliglustat is a medication used to treat Gaucher disease, a rare genetic condition where fatty substances build up in organs, like the liver, spleen, and bones. This study collected long-term safety information about patients who started taking the medicine after it was approved for use.
Data accessed by Sanofi included population level information, diagnosis details, and records of adverse events. The safety monitoring that took place in the study is required by health authorities to ensure the medication remains safe for patients over time. Sanofi carried out the study at up to 20 centres across Europe and the United States, including the UK.
The primary goal of the study was to assess the long-term safety of eliglustat in real-world patients, by evaluating how common adverse events were. Additionally, it seeks to describe the real-world use of the drug and how well it benefits the Gaucher disease patient population.
Data sources used:
• Longitudinal secondary care data: information from patients who received care in specialist clinics over an extended period of time
• International disease-specific registry: information on Gaucher disease patients collected across different countries to allow for comparisons to the UK
Benefits
By accessing data from patients receiving treatment for Gaucher disease across multiple countries, this Sanofi study was able to confirm the long-term safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
Pharmaceutical companies are required to monitor the safety of their treatments, once approved for use, to ensure long-term benefits and identify potential risks to the patient population. By allowing access to the required data, companies can ensure local health systems, regulators and the general public have evidence of the benefits of treatment they prescribe.
Further information
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