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faricimab

faricimab (VABYSMO) is a angiopoietin-2 inhibitor. Associated with Hoffmann-La Roche.

EMA: approved TGA: approved Sensory organs (S01) S01L
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 4
News articles 1
Drug details — faricimab

Quick answer

faricimab (VABYSMO) is a angiopoietin-2 inhibitor. Associated with Hoffmann-La Roche.

Key facts

INN faricimab
Brand VABYSMO
Mechanism Angiopoietin-2 inhibitor
Target Angiopoietin-2
Therapeutic class Sensory organs (S01)
ATC code S01L

Mechanism of action

Angiopoietin-2 inhibitor

Primary target: Angiopoietin-2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved
TGA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. CR44829 Phase 3 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Choroidal neovascularization secondary to pathologic myopia
  2. Faricimab Phase 3 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Diabetic Macular Edema
  3. Vabysmo 120 mg/mL solution for injection Approved · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  4. Vabysmo 120 mg/mL solution for injection in pre-filled syringe Approved · George Institute for · SUBRETINAL HYPERREFLECTIVE MATERIAL

Related & competitor drugs

  1. aflibercept Sensory organs (S01)
  2. atropine sulfate Sensory organs (S01)
  3. bimatoprost Sensory organs (S01)
  4. atropine Sensory organs (S01)
  5. brinzolamide Sensory organs (S01)
  6. faricimab-svoa Angiopoietin-2 inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is faricimab?

faricimab (VABYSMO) is a angiopoietin-2 inhibitor. Associated with Hoffmann-La Roche.

What is the brand name for faricimab?

VABYSMO is a marketed brand name for faricimab. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.