Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX) Friday morning said its Crenessity drug therapy is now commercially available as an adjunctive treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia in adults and children aged four years and older following the US Food and Drug Administration approval earlier this month.
Crenessity is the first new treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia in 70 years. The drug works by controlling the overproduction of adrenal androgens, which cause the early appearance of male characteristics, thus allowing for reduced glucocorticoid use, according to the company.
As part of the launch, Neurocrine partnered with PANTHERx Rare, a specialty pharmacy, to streamline the prescription process for Crenessity and help patients secure insurance coverage.
The company said it expects 90% of patients will pay $12 or less per month for the medication.
Neurocrine shares were rising more than 1% in Friday's late-morning trade.
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