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Tag: Prader Willi Syndrome

More efficacy data needed for Levo’s PWS treatment

BioWorld, November 4, 2021: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a terrible disease. But Levo Therapeutics research evidence for their nasal spray to prevent uncontrollable eating is among the worst we’ve seen at National Center for Health Research.

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NCHR’s FDA Advisory Committee Testimony on Carbetocin Nasal Spray for Hyperphagia in Prader Willi Syndrome

November 4, 2021. NCHR agrees with FDA criticisms of the evidence. Families urgently need help, but the company should spend a few more months to establish whether this drug is effective and safe for more than 8 weeks – BEFORE FDA considers approving it.

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