FDA Grants Tentative Approval for Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim's Basaglar™ (insulin glargine injection)
Basaglar has the same amino acid sequence as the currently marketed insulin glargine product and was tentatively approved for use with KwikPen®, a pre-filled dosing device. Basaglar is contraindicated during episodes of hypoglycemia and in patients with hypersensitivity to insulin glargine or one of its other ingredients.
With a tentative approval, the
"The tentative approval for Basaglar is another step toward providing an important option for people with diabetes in the U.S. who need basal insulin treatment," said
The tentative approval is based, in part, on results from Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim's extensive clinical development program for the alliance's insulin glargine product. The submission included results from pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics studies, as well as Phase III studies in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
The Basaglar new drug application was filed through the
"Because of the combined diabetes, development and commercialization experience of Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim, we are confident that Basaglar, upon final approval, will become a valuable treatment choice for people who need a basal insulin to manage their type 1 or type 2 diabetes," said
The trade name 'Basaglar' was granted provisional approval by
About Diabetes
Approximately 29 million Americans2 and an estimated 382 million people worldwide have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.3 Type 2 diabetes is the most common type, accounting for an estimated 85 to 95 percent of all diabetes cases. Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body either does not properly produce, or use, the hormone insulin.3
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Lilly has been a global leader in diabetes care since 1923, when we introduced the world's first commercial insulin. Today we are building upon this heritage by working to meet the diverse needs of people with diabetes and those who care for them. Through research and collaboration, a broad and growing product portfolio and a continued determination to provide real solutions—from medicines to support programs and more—we strive to make life better for all those affected by diabetes around the world. For more information, visit www.lillydiabetes.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements about Basaglar, Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim's insulin glargine product that is being studied for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It reflects Lilly's current beliefs; however, as with any such undertaking, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of drug development and commercialization. There is no guarantee that future study results and patient experience will be consistent with study findings to date or that Basaglar will receive regulatory approvals or prove to be commercially successful. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, please see Lilly's latest Forms 10-Q and 10-K filed with the
Basaglar™ is a trademark of
Abasria® is a registered trademark of
KwikPen® is a registered trademark of
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Phone: (317) 651-9116
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