May 20, 2026
The FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for Disc Medicine’s bitopertin NDA in EPP, saying additional evidence is needed. The agency wants Phase 3 APOLLO data before deciding.
Feb 16, 2026
Disc Medicine received a complete response letter from the FDA for bitopertin in erythropoietic protoporphyria, with the agency requesting Phase 3 APOLLO trial results before approval. The company expects to respond by mid-2027.
Feb 14, 2026
Disc Medicine received a complete response letter from the FDA for bitopertin as a treatment for erythropoietic protoporphyria. The FDA acknowledged the drug lowers PPIX levels but requires evidence from the ongoing Phase 3 APOLLO study before approval.
Feb 14, 2026
The FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for Disc Medicine's bitopertin New Drug Application for erythropoietic protoporphyria, requiring results from the ongoing Phase 3 APOLLO study before making an approval decision. Topline data is expected in Q4 2026.
Feb 14, 2026
The FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for bitopertin in erythropoietic protoporphyria, acknowledging the drug lowers PPIX levels but requiring Phase 3 APOLLO trial results to demonstrate clinical benefit before approval.
Feb 14, 2026
The FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for Disc Medicine's bitopertin application for erythropoietic protoporphyria, citing concerns over surrogate endpoints despite review under the accelerated approval pathway and Commissioner's National Priority Voucher pilot program.