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flag The FDA approved Yuviwel, a weekly treatment for children with achondroplasia, to improve growth.

flag The FDA has approved Ascendis Pharma’s Yuviwel (navepegritide), the first once-weekly treatment for children aged 2 and older with achondroplasia, a rare genetic disorder causing dwarfism. flag The accelerated approval, based on three clinical trials including a pivotal Phase III study, showed significantly improved growth velocity and other key outcomes compared to placebo, with a safety profile similar to placebo. flag The drug, which counteracts overactive FGFR3 signaling, is expected to be available in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2026. flag The approval includes a rare pediatric disease priority review voucher.

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