GSK Nucala approved in Japan for treatment of adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
GSK plc has announced that Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved Nucala (mepolizumab), a monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-5 (IL-5), for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) in adult patients, limited to those who are inadequately controlled with standard treatment.
Kaivan Khavandi, SVP, Global Head of Respiratory/Immunology R&D, at GSK said, “The chronic and debilitating impact that chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps can have on those affected is often underestimated. This additional indication for Nucala in Japan could provide patients with an alternative treatment option to surgery or systemic steroids.”
CRSwNP is a chronic condition that affects 1% to 4% of the general population, of whom 40% have uncontrolled disease. People with CRSwNP experience symptoms such as nasal obstruction, loss of smell, facial pressure, sleep disturbance and nasal discharge, which can significantly affect their emotional and physical well-being. In Japan, an estimated 2 million people suffer from chronic rhinosinusitis, of which about 200,000 are subject to surgery due to nasal polyps.
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