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Orphalan announces China NMPA’s approval of its trientine tetrahydrochloride product for the treatment of Wilson disease

Paris, France 18 January, 2024 – Orphalan SA (“Orphalan” or “the Company”), an international orphan drug development and commercialization company, today announces the approval of its trientine tetrahydrochloride product by China’s…
January 18, 2024
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The Medscape Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme

"Do You Know Wilson Disease? Expert Insights to Advance Diagnosis and Treatment" is now available online. We are proud to support the programme with an educational grant, and hope it…
December 13, 2023
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Tackling rare diseases: Wilson disease patient and millions more like her need help

Over the years, I’ve been deeply moved by the stories of many patients, but one particularly stands out. A woman talked about her teenage daughter’s Wilson disease — a rare…
September 25, 2023
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Why We Should Care About Rare Disease Research – Life Science Leader

Why We Should Care About Rare Disease Research “Access to life-saving or life-enhancing treatments should not be determined by the rarity of the disease; on the contrary, our greater understanding…
May 9, 2023
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Orphalan announces US commercial launch of Cuvrior™ for the treatment of Wilson disease

- Cuvrior™ now available in the US for the treatment of adult patients with stable Wilson disease who are de-coppered and tolerant to penicillamine - Oral administration offers dosing flexibility…
April 20, 2023
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Podcast: Naseem Amin, Orphalan CEO, discusses Wilson’s Disease and the potential advancements in its treatments on DNA Today

DNA Today is a multi-award-winning podcast and radio show exploring how genetics impacts our health. Host/Producer Kira Dineen interviews leaders in genetics including genetic counsellors, researchers, physicians, and patient advocates…
February 6, 2023
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Orphalan announces publication of results from the CHELATE trial in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Trial supported Orphalan’s successful application to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of Cuvrior™ (trientine tetrahydrochloride) for Wilson’s disease Paris, France 30 September, 2022 – Orphalan…
September 30, 2022
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Orphalan announces enrolment of the first five patients in the International Wilson’s Disease Patient Registry (“iWD Registry”)

World’s first global Wilson’s Registry will provide an international platform for sharing real-world information about Wilson’s disease Registry expected to include 500 individuals affected by this rare disease Paris, France…
August 8, 2022
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Dr. Naseem Amin, Chief Executive Officer at Orphalan, discusses the announcement of the FDA approval of Cuvrior™

Dr. Naseem Amin, Chief Executive Officer at Orphalan, discusses the announcement of the FDA approval of Cuvrior™ in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu2WsUwtayE
May 3, 2022
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Orphalan announces FDA approval of Cuvrior™ for the treatment of adult patients with stable Wilson’s disease who are de-coppered and tolerant to penicillamine

Orphalan announces FDA approval of Cuvrior™ for the treatment of adult patients with stable Wilson’s disease who are de-coppered and tolerant to penicillamine. Paris, France 2 May 2022 – Orphalan…
May 2, 2022
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Orphalan Speaks to Chair of Wilson’s Disease Patient Registry to Celebrate Rare Disease Day

Conversation between Omar Kamlin, Senior Medical Director at Orphalan SA and Prof Pramod Mistry, MBBS, PhD, MA, MD, Director of Yale Lysosomal Disease Center and Gaucher Disease Treatment Center at…
February 28, 2022
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Orphalan strengthens its management team with two key appointments

Paris, France 1 February 2022 – Orphalan SA, a Company that identifies, develops, and delivers therapies worldwide for orphan diseases, today announces two new appointments to the management team. Tim…
February 1, 2022
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