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About the CF Foundation | CFTR Modulators CF Therapy Kalydeco Receives Approval in the European Union

The European Commission has approved the use of the CF therapy Kalydeco™ for people with the G551D mutation ages 6 and older in the European Union.

July 27, 2012 | 1 min read
About the CF Foundation | CFTR Modulators Kalydeco Receives Recommendation for Approval in the European Union

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced today that it has recommended the approval of the CF drug Kalydeco™ for people with the G551D mutation ages 6 and older in the European Union.

May 25, 2012 | 2 min read
About the CF Foundation | Public Policy | Drug Pipeline Statement from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Senate HELP Committee’s Approval of the EXPERRT Act

Legislation Would Increase Patient and Expert Participation in FDA Review of Rare Disease Treatments

April 25, 2012 | 3 min read
About the CF Foundation | Drug Pipeline | Medications FDA Approves Ultresa — Pancreatic Enzyme Therapy for People with CF

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has approved Ultresa™ delayed-release capsules, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. Ultresa (pancrelipase) is manufactured by Aptalis Pharma.

March 2, 2012 | 1 min read
About the CF Foundation | CFTR Modulators The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Applauds FDA Approval of Kalydeco™, First Drug to Address the Underlying Cause of Cystic Fibrosis

Kalydeco Marks the Latest Success of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Venture Philanthropy Model

Jan. 31, 2012 | 5 min read