Genzyme Corporation

Genzyme Receives European Approval of Renvela for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Published in Physician Law Weekly, July 1st, 2009

Genzyme Corporation (Nasdaq: GENZ) announced that the European Commission has approved Renvela® (sevelamer carbonate) for the control of serum phosphorus in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The approval includes patients not on dialysis with serum phosphorus levels = 1.78 mmol/L (5.5 mg/dL), and covers both the tablet and powder formulations.

"With this marketing authorization, Renvela is the first phosphate binder for patients not on dialysis approved through the centralized procedure in Europe," said Dan Regan, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Genzyme's renal business. "This is an important step toward improved patient care, and we are pleased...

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Source: Physician Law Weekly (2009-07-01)

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