Disc Medicine's Bitopertin Meets All Primary and Secondary Endpoints in Phase 3 EPP Trial
Bitget2026/10/19 11:13- Disc Medicine on Oct. 19, 2026, reported bitopertin met all primary and secondary endpoints in the Phase 3 APOLLO trial.
- Results in erythropoietic protoporphyria showed increased pain-free time in light, fewer phototoxic reactions and improved quality of life versus placebo.
- Bitopertin was generally well tolerated, with no new safety signals; dizziness was the most common treatment-related adverse event.
- An FDA application resubmission is planned by year-end 2026, with a decision anticipated by mid-2027.
- Topline results were announced; more detailed findings will be presented at a future medical conference.
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