Sarepta Therapeutics Announces Commercial Launch of ELEVIDYS in Japan

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--( BUSINESS WIRE)--Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SRPT), the leader in precision genetic medicine for rare diseases, announced the commercial launch of ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec) in Japan by Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., following its reimbursement listing on Japan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) price list.

Elevidys is the first gene therapy to be launched in Japan for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). In Japan, ELEVIDYS is available for ambulatory individuals with Duchenne ages 3-to less than 8-years-old, a deletion of any portion or the entirety of exon 8 and/or exon 9 in the DMD gene, and who are negative for anti-AAVrh74 antibodies.

“The commercial launch of ELEVIDYS in Japan marks an important step in expanding access to this therapy, where early intervention may offer the greatest opportunity to preserve muscle function,” said Louise Rodino-Klapac‑, Ph.D., president of research & development and technical operations, Sarepta. “We are delighted that ELEVIDYS is now available to eligible patients in Japan and remain focused on advancing rigorous science and generating long-term clinical and real-world evidence to help inform care for the Duchenne community worldwide.”

Chugai announced that ELEVIDYS has been launched in Japan following reimbursement listing, enabling access for eligible patients under the conditional and time limited approval granted by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in May 2025. Chugai will be responsible for postmarketing clinical studies and all case postmarketing surveillance in Japan as part of the Roche Group collaboration to further evaluate long-term efficacy and safety.

The approval in Japan was based on efficacy and safety data from the ELEVIDYS clinical development program, including results from the global Phase 3 EMBARK study. EMBARK evaluated ELEVIDYS in ambulatory boys with DMD and demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements in key motor function measures. Longer term follow-up data have shown sustained functional efficacy over time and slower disease progression compared to external control, with no new treatment-related safety signals observed in ambulatory patients. Two-year EMBARK results were published in Neurology & Therapy in January, and three-year results will be shared at an upcoming medical congress. To date, ELEVIDYS has been administered to over 1,200 patients globally in clinical and real-world settings.

As part of a collaboration agreement signed in 2019, Sarepta is working with Roche to transform the future for the Duchenne community, with the goal of enabling those living with the disease to maintain and protect their muscle function. Sarepta is responsible for regulatory approval and commercialization of ELEVIDYS in the U.S., as well as manufacturing. Roche is responsible for regulatory approvals and commercialization in territories outside the U.S. Commercialization of ELEVIDYS in Japan is through Chugai Pharmaceuticals, a member of the Roche Group.

Under Sarepta’s collaboration agreement with Roche, the first commercial sale of ELEVIDYS in Japan will trigger a $40 million milestone payment to Sarepta.

About ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl)

ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) is a single-dose, adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene transfer therapy for intravenous infusion designed to address the underlying genetic cause of Duchenne muscular dystrophy – mutations or changes in the DMD gene that result in the lack of dystrophin protein – through the delivery of a transgene that codes for the targeted production of ELEVIDYS micro-dystrophin in skeletal muscle.

In the United States, ELEVIDYS is indicated for the treatment of ambulatory patients 4 years of age and older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who have a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene.

The following is excerpted from the United States Prescribing Information (USPI).

Limitations of Use

ELEVIDYS is not recommended in patients with:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

BOXED WARNING: Acute Serious Liver Injury and Acute Liver Failure

Acute serious liver injury, including life-threatening and fatal acute liver failure, has occurred. Patients with preexisting liver impairment may be at higher risk.

Prior to infusion, assess liver function by clinical examination and laboratory testing. Administer systemic corticosteroids before and after ELEVIDYS infusion. Continue to monitor liver function weekly for the first 3 months after infusion and continue until results are unremarkable.

Instruct patients to maintain proximity to an appropriate healthcare facility, as determined by the healthcare provider, for at least 2 months following ELEVIDYS infusion.

Obtain prompt consultation with a specialist (e.g., gastroenterologist or hepatologist) if acute serious liver injury or impending acute liver failure is suspected.

CONTRAINDICATION: ELEVIDYS is contraindicated in patients with any deletion in exon 8 and/or exon 9, including a deletion of any portion or the entirety of these exons, in the DMD gene.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

Acute Serious Liver Injury and Acute Liver Failure

See Boxed Warning.

Serious Infections

Myocarditis

Infusion-related Reactions

Immune-mediated Myositis

Preexisting Immunity against AAVrh74

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Sarepta Therapeutics at 1-888-SAREPTA (1-888-727-3782).

Please see the full Prescribing Information for ELEVIDYS, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide.

About Sarepta Therapeutics

Sarepta is on an urgent mission: engineer precision genetic medicine for rare diseases that devastate lives and cut futures short. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. For more information, please visit www.sarepta.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook.

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