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PharmaEssentia to Participate at Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TWSE: 6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced that the Company’s management will participate in the Morgan Stanley 23rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference. The conference will take place September 8-10, 2025 in New York, NY.
By PharmaEssentia USA Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2025
PharmaEssentia Announces Presentations at EHA 2025 Highlighting Clinical Advances in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TWSE: 6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced it will be presenting clinical study results at the 2025 European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress, taking place June 12-15 in Milan, Italy.
PharmaEssentia to Present Phase 3 SURPASS-ET Data in Oral Session at 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TWSE: 6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced it will present results from the Phase 3 SURPASS-ET clinical trial in an oral session at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, taking place May 30-June 3 in Chicago.
PharmaEssentia Highlights Availability of BESREMi® (ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft) for Patients Affected by Pegasys® (peginterferon alfa-2a) Drug Shortage
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TWSE: 6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced that the latest National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines (Version 1.2025, January 21, 2025) now highlight the substitution of ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft (BESREMi®) for treating polycythemia vera (PV) in the event that peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys®) is unavailable.
BESREMi® (Ropeginterferon alfa-2B) Shows Greatest Benefit Among Cytoreductive Therapies in Lowering Symptomatic Burden of Polycythemia Vera (PV): Real-World Analysis Published at ASCO
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TWSE: 6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, announced today results from a real-world data review published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology supplement (abstract # e18530) for the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting Proceedings. The retrospective medical chart review demonstrates the potential for cytoreductive therapies (CTs) to impact the burden of illness of polycythemia vera (PV) in patients, with ropeginterferon alfa-2B (marketed as BESREMi®) showing the greatest percentage reduction (when compared to other CTs) in patients seen with severe PV symptoms.
CORRECTING and REPLACING PharmaEssentia Appoints Robert Geller, M.D. as Head of Medical
Please replace the release dated April 23, 2024 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.
By PharmaEssentia USA Corporation · Via Business Wire · April 24, 2024
Presentations at MPN Congress and ASH Annual Meeting Reinforce Clinical Role of ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced that new abstracts on ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft will be presented during the 15th International Congress on Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN Congress) in Brooklyn, NY on November 2-3, 2023, and during the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA on December 9-12, 2023.
By PharmaEssentia USA Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 2, 2023
PharmaEssentia and MPN Advocacy & Education International Launch New Educational Initiative to Empower People Living With Polycythemia Vera (PV)
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, and MPN Advocacy & Education International, a leading advocacy group dedicated to providing the knowledge, support and resources patients will need as they adjust to living with a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), today announced a new educational initiative for the MPN community called PV&ME. The goal of the campaign is to bring to light the unique and challenging experiences of living with polycythemia vera (PV) in the hopes of raising awareness, empowering patients to advocate for themselves and ensuring newly diagnosed patients feel supported in their journeys. PV&ME features the stories of four inspiring individuals – Buzz, Deb, Patti and Steven – living with this chronic cancer and their perspectives on navigating diagnosis, addressing burdensome symptoms and seeking comprehensive care.
By PharmaEssentia USA Corporation · Via Business Wire · September 14, 2023
New Study Demonstrates Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b-njft Is a Cost-Effective Treatment Option for a Broad Range of Patients with Polycythemia Vera
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced the publication of a cost-effectiveness analysis of ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft (marketed as BESREMi®) in the Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research. The analysis, titled “Cost-Effectiveness of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b-njft for the Treatment of Polycythemia Vera,” showed that ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft provided a cost-effective benefit for a broad range of patients with polycythemia vera (PV) versus first-line hydroxyurea followed by ruxolitinib. Cost effectiveness was demonstrated in a modeled population including both low- and high-risk patients receiving first- or second-line treatment with ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft.
By PharmaEssentia USA Corporation · Via Business Wire · August 4, 2023
NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology Updated to Recommend BESREMi® (ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft) as a Preferred Intervention for Polycythemia Vera
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TPEx:6446, LuxSE: PHECA, PHECR), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced that the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) have been updated to include BESREMi® (ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft) as a preferred therapeutic option for the treatment of adults with both high and low-risk polycythemia vera (PV), regardless of treatment history.
PharmaEssentia Initiates Phase 3b Trial of Ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft Investigatng New Dosing Regimen for Patients With Polycythemia Vera (PV)
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced that the first patients are now being dosed in ECLIPSE PV, a Phase 3b clinical study evaluating an accelerated dosing schedule for ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft using a prefilled syringe for the treatment of adults with polycythemia vera (PV).
PharmaEssentia Initiates Phase 2b Trial of ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft for Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) in North America
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced that the first patients are now being dosed in a Phase 2b clinical study evaluating ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft for the treatment of adults with essential thrombocythemia (ET).
By PharmaEssentia USA Corporation · Via Business Wire · February 23, 2023
Clinical Review of ropeginterferon alfa-2b Suggests Amended Dosing Schedule May Support Improved Clinical Outcomes in Polycythemia Vera
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced the publication of a review of clinical literature in the journal, Frontiers in Oncology. The research indicates that an amended dosing schedule, with higher initial dose and faster dose titration of ropeginterferon alfa-2b (marketed as BESREMi®), may correlate to earlier complete hematological response (CHR) in polycythemia vera (PV) in adults. The analysis titled, “An alternative dosing strategy for ropeginterferon alfa-2b may help improve outcomes in myeloproliferative neoplasms: An overview of previous and ongoing studies with perspectives on the future,” was co-authored by PharmaEssentia researchers.
By PharmaEssentia USA Corporation · Via Business Wire · February 2, 2023
New Ropeginterferon alfa-2b Data Show Importance of Proactive Care Earlier in the Polycythemia Vera Patient Journey
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced new results showing complete hematologic and molecular responses with ropeginterferon alfa-2b (marketed as BESREMi® (ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft)) treatment in both high and low-risk polycythemia vera (PV) patients. The data suggest potential clinical benefits from earlier treatment intervention with ropeginterferon alfa-2b.1 The presentation took place during the 64th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022.
By PharmaEssentia USA Corporation · Via Business Wire · December 12, 2022
Presentations on Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b During ASH Annual Meeting Highlight Momentum in the Care of Polycythemia Vera
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced that new data on ropeginterferon-alfa-2b will be presented during the 64th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting, December 10-13, 2022.
By PharmaEssentia USA Corporation · Via Business Wire · November 3, 2022
PharmaEssentia Announces Appointment of Meredith Manning to President of the Americas
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, announced the appointment of Meredith Manning to President of the Americas, effective immediately.
PharmaEssentia Expands U.S. Leadership with Anjana Pursnani, Head of People and Jason Mitch, Head of Market Access
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, announced the appointment of two executives to the company’s US leadership team: Anjana Pursnani as SVP and Head of People, and Jason Mitch, who is newly promoted to VP of Market Access.
By PharmaEssentia USA Corporation · Via Business Wire · February 16, 2022
PharmaEssentia’s BESREMi® (ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft) Now Available for the Treatment of People With Polycythemia Vera in the United States
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of PharmaEssentia Corporation (TPEx:6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator based in Taiwan leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced that BESREMi® (ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft) is now commercially available in the U.S. to eligible patients with polycythemia vera (PV). BESREMi was approved by the FDA in November as the only interferon for adults with polycythemia vera. BESREMi was approved with a boxed warning for risk of serious disorders including aggravation of neuropsychiatric, autoimmune, ischemic and infectious disorders.
By PharmaEssentia USA Corporation · Via Business Wire · December 6, 2021
U.S. FDA Accepts PharmaEssentia’s BLA Resubmission for ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft for the Treatment of Polycythemia Vera (PV)
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation, a subsidiary of Taiwan-based PharmaEssentia Corp. (TPEx: 6446), a global biopharmaceutical innovator leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver new biologics in hematology and oncology, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Company’s resubmission of its Biologics License Application (BLA) seeking approval for ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft for the treatment of polycythemia vera (PV), a rare blood cancer. The FDA has assigned a six-month review period for the resubmitted application and provided November 13, 2021 as the target Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date.