FDA Approves Takeda's Entyvio™ (vedolizumab) for the Treatment of Adults with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis or CD

[Crohn2357]

FDA Approves Takeda's Entyvio™ (vedolizumab) for the Treatment of Adults with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis or CD

http://www.takeda.com/news/files/20140521_En.pdf

 

[theOcean]

Awesome!

 

[SupportiveMom]

Now I only have to wait 2-3 years for it here in Canada, & another 5+ for it to be approved for kids.... Sounds like just in time for her to be officially an adult! Looking forward to hearing people try it & their results.

 

[FrozenGirl]

How exciting! We really need more treatment options.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Had anyone tried this or going to now? I hope I continue on remicade bit since I exhausted all options this would likely be next.

 

[Jboy--]

Read this the other day, I'm so happy that they've approved a new drug for Crohn's & Colitis; makes the potential of facing a Crohn's diagnosis a bit easier for me.

 

[Crohn2357]

Takeda Receives European Commission Marketing Authorisation for Entyvio®(vedolizumab) for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease:
http://www.takeda.com/news/files/20140528_02_en.pdf

 

[Crohn2357]

June 17, 2014
ENTYVIO(vedolizumab) Now Available in the United States for the Treatment of Adults with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
http://www.takeda.com/news/2014/20140617_6609.html

 

[jjk308]

Not yet on my insurance plan's formulary. They go by a meeting of a board every 3 months and the only criteria is effectiveness. Without insurance the cost is prohibitive unless you own Google or something.