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FDA grants additional marketing exclusivity for Eisai’s GERD drug

Eisai's Aciphex (rabreprazole sodium) has met the FDA's Written Request requirements for pediatric exclusivity in US.

Having met FDA’s requirement, the company has now gained an additional 6 months US market exclusivity for Aciphex, which will expire on 8 November 2013.

The granting of pediatric exclusivity does not approve Aciphex to be used in pediatric patients, according to the company.

The company’s New Drug Application for Aciphex delayed-release sprinkle capsules 5mg and 10mg is also awaiting FDA approval.

Aciphex delayed-release sprinkle capsules are indicated for curing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), maintenance of healing of GERD and improvement of GERD symptoms in children 1 to 11 years of age.