TAK - Takeda Enters Into Two-Year Contract with Canadian Blood Services for GLASSIA® Treatment for Rare form of Emphysema | Benzinga
Availability of GLASSIA® represents significant milestone for patients with emphysema due to severe hereditary deficiency of Alpha-1 antitrypsin
TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Takeda Canada Inc. (Takeda) has entered into a contract with Canadian Blood Services (CBS) for GLASSIA® (alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor) resulting from CBS's request for proposal for hereditary deficiency of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). Glassia has been approved to be listed on the CBS Plasma Protein and Related Products (PPRP) formulary with specific criteria for reimbursement. This marks Takeda's entry into the Alpha-1 community in Canada, building on the company's commitment to developing innovative treatments for rare diseases.
"With its landmark decision, Canadian Blood Services will ensure that all Canadians suffering the pulmonary consequences of this genetic disorder will have access to the protective benefits of augmentation therapy," said Dr. Ken Chapman, Director, Asthma & Airway Centre, University Health Network, Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto. "As a physician who has cared for many patients with alpha1 antitrypsin deficiency, I'm reassured that I will now have the tools to slow the progression of emphysema and prevent disability for all of my patients, not just a fortunate few".