Pharmaceutical Executive Daily: Disc Medicine Receives CRL from FDA for Bitopertin

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In today’s Pharmaceutical Executive Daily, the FDA issues a Complete Response Letter for Disc Medicine’s bitopertin in EPP, Edwards Lifesciences lifts its anti-copycat policy, and industry leaders examine how to scale global medical digital transformation while ensuring local fit.

The FDA has issued a Complete Response Letter to Disc Medicine for bitopertin, its investigational treatment for EPPp. The agency cited issues requiring resolution before approval can be granted, marking a regulatory setback for the rare disease candidate and underscoring the complexity of bringing novel hematologic therapies to market.

Edwards Lifesciences has lifted its anti-copycat policy, a move that signals a shift in how the company approaches competitive imitation and intellectual property strategy. The decision could reshape internal innovation incentives and external competitive dynamics within the medical device sector.

Finally, as medical affairs organizations accelerate digital transformation globally, leaders are emphasizing the importance of balancing centralized strategy with local adaptability. Ensuring tools, platforms, and data systems align with regional regulatory environments and market realities is emerging as a critical factor for sustainable global execution.

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