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PTC Therapeutics Provides Regulatory Update on Translarna (ataluren) in Europe WARREN, N.J.

Key Takeaway: PTC Therapeutics has announced that the European Commission has decided not to renew the authorization for Translarna (ataluren), a treatment for nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This decision follows the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use's negative opinion and effectively withdraws the drug's conditional marketing authorization in the European Economic Area. However, certain EU member states may still provide access to the drug under specific articles of the EU Directive. PTC expresses disappointment but remains committed to working with individual countries to ensure continued access for patients.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Specific EU member states can still provide access to Translarna.
  • Indication of the drug's safety and benefits for patients.
  • PTC Therapeutics is committed to working on a country-by-country basis.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The European Commission has chosen not to renew Translarna's authorization.
  • This action removes the drug's conditional marketing authorization in the European Economic Area.
  • PTC's CEO expressed disappointment over the decision after a prolonged review period.

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PTC Therapeutics Provides Regulatory Update
on Translarna (ataluren) in Europe
WARREN, N.J., Mar. 28, 2025
- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT) announced today that the European Commission (EC) has adopted the opinion of the Committee
for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to not renew the authorization of Translarna
(ataluren) for the treatment of nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy. While this action effectively removes the drug's
conditional marketing authorization in the European Economic Area, the EC indicated that individual countries within the European Union
can leverage Articles 117(3) and 5(1) of the EU Directive 2001/83 to allow continued use of Translarna.
"We are of course disappointed that after this prolonged period
of review the European Commission has decided to adopt the CHMP negative opinion on Translarna," said
Matthew B. Klein, M.D., Chief Executive Officer, PTC Therapeutics. "The EC's indication that European Union member
states have a mechanism to maintain treatment speaks to the safety, benefit and lack of alternative therapies for boys and young men with
nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We look forward to working on a country-by-country basis to provide commercial drug where
About Translarna (ataluren)
Translarna (ataluren), discovered and developed by PTC Therapeutics, is a protein restoration therapy designed to enable the
formation of a functioning protein in patients with genetic disorders caused by a nonsense mutation. A nonsense mutation is an alteration
in the genetic code that prematurely halts the synthesis of an essential protein. The resulting disorder is determined by which protein
cannot be expressed in its entirety and is no longer functional, such as dystrophin in Duchenne. Translarna, the tradename of ataluren,
is licensed in multiple countries for the treatment of nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy (nmDMD) in ambulatory patients aged
2 years and older. Ataluren is an investigational new drug in the United States.
About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (Duchenne)
Primarily affecting males, Duchenne is a rare and fatal genetic disorder that results in progressive muscle weakness from early childhood
and leads to premature death in the mid-20's due to heart and respiratory failure. It is a progressive muscle disorder caused by the lack
of functional dystrophin protein. Dystrophin is critical to the structural stability of all muscles, including skeletal, diaphragm, and
heart muscles. Patients with Duchenne can lose the ability to walk (loss of ambulation) as early as 10 years old, followed by loss of
the use of their arms. Duchenne patients subsequently experience life-threatening lung complications, requiring the need for ventilation
support, and heart complications in their late teens and 20s.
About PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
PTC is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of clinically differentiated
medicines that provide benefits to children and adults living with rare disorders. PTC's ability to globally commercialize products is
the foundation that drives investment in a robust and diversified pipeline of transformative medicines and our mission to provide access
to best-in-class treatments for patients who have an unmet medical need. The company's strategy is to leverage its strong scientific expertise
and global commercial infrastructure to maximize value for its patients and other stakeholders. To learn more about PTC, please visit
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Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this release, other
than statements of historic fact, are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding: the future expectations, plans and prospects
for PTC, including with respect to the expected timing of clinical trials and studies, availability of data, regulatory submissions and
responses, commercialization and other matters with respect to its products and product candidates; the clinical utility and potential
advantages of Translarna (ataluren); PTC's strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs; the
extent, timing and financial aspects of our strategic pipeline prioritization and reductions in workforce; and the objectives of management.
Other forward-looking statements may be identified by the words, "guidance", "plan," "anticipate," "believe,"
"estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "target," "potential," "will,"
"would," "could," "should," "continue," and similar expressions.
PTC's actual results, performance or achievements
could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements it makes as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties,
including those related to: the outcome of pricing, coverage and reimbursement negotiations with third party payors for PTC's products
or product candidates that PTC commercializes or may commercialize in the future; PTC's ability to maintain its marketing authorization
of Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD in Brazil, Russia and other regions; PTC's ability to identify other potential mechanisms by
which it may provide Translarna to nmDMD patients in the EEA; whether healthcare professionals agree with PTC's interpretation of the
results of clinical trials and the totality of clinical data from PTC's trials in Translarna; significant business effects, including
the effects of industry, market, economic, political or regulatory conditions; changes in tax and other laws, regulations, rates and policies;
the eligible patient base and commercial potential of PTC's products and product candidates; PTC's scientific approach and general development
progress; and the factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of PTC's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as
any updates to these risk factors filed from time to time in PTC's other filings with the SEC. You are urged to carefully consider all
As with any pharmaceutical under development,
there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of new products. There are no guarantees that
any product will receive or maintain regulatory approval in any territory, or prove to be commercially successful, including Translarna.
The forward-looking statements contained herein
represent PTC's views only as of the date of this press release and PTC does not undertake or plan to update or revise any such forward-looking
statements to reflect actual results or changes in plans, prospects, assumptions, estimates or projections, or other circumstances occurring
after the date of this press release except as required by law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the European Commission decide regarding Translarna?

The European Commission decided not to renew the authorization of Translarna.

How can EU countries continue using Translarna?

Individual EU countries can use Articles 117(3) and 5(1) to permit ongoing use.

What is reported about Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a fatal genetic disorder primarily affecting males.

What is Translarna used for?

Translarna is used to treat nonsense mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy in ambulatory patients.

What is the role of PTC Therapeutics?

PTC Therapeutics focuses on developing medicines for rare disorders and unmet medical needs.

Last updated: Mar 28, 2025