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JANUARY 26, 2024

FDA Approves Dupixent for Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis


Originally published by our sister publication Specialty Pharmacy Continuum

By SPC Staff

The FDA approved dupilumab (Dupixent, Sanofi/Regeneron) to treat eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in children ages 1 year and older weighing at least 15 kg. The agency previously approved dupilumab in 2022, for patients with EoE 12 years and older, weighing at least 40 kg. 

Dupilumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits interleukin-4 and interleukin-13 signaling and is not an immunosuppressant. The new