- Accepted for Priority Review with PDUFA target action date of November 27, 2026, and poised to launch upon approval; being granted Priority Review by the FDA reiterates the serious unmet need for treatment options for the LGMD2I/R9 community
- If approved, BBP-418 would be the first and only therapy for individuals living with LGMD2I/R9 and would represent the first approved treatment for any form of LGMD
- BBP-418 demonstrated strong, consistent efficacy across all prespecified subgroups with treated individuals improving on every key endpoint while placebo recipients declined, reflecting both the natural progression of this devastating disease and the meaningful potential impact for those on treatment
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBIO) (“BridgeBio” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage, multi-product biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for genetic conditions, today announced the FDA has accepted for filing its New Drug Application (NDA) with Priority Review for oral BBP-418 for the treatment of individuals living with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2I/R9 (LGMD2I/R9). The FDA has assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of November 27, 2026, and BridgeBio is poised to launch BBP-418 upon approval. The FDA also notified the Company that it is not currently planning to hold an advisory committee meeting to discuss the application.
“LGMD2I/R9 is a relentless and life-shortening disease. Patients progressively lose the ability to walk, face serious cardiovascular complications, and ultimately die from respiratory failure,” said Christine Siu, Chief Executive Officer of BridgeBio Neuromuscular. “With today's acceptance of our NDA, we are one step closer to the potential FDA approval of a treatment that could potentially change the progression of this disease. The compelling data from FORTIFY give us confidence that BBP-418 can make a meaningful difference in how this disease progresses, and we will work with urgency to bring it to the patients and families who have been waiting.”
In the Phase 3 FORTIFY trial, BBP-418 met all primary and secondary endpoints at the pre-specified 12-month interim analysis, showing treated individuals improving while placebo recipients declined across every key measure. These results were presented as a late-breaking oral presentation at the 2026 MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference, which are available here.
“For families living with LGMD2I/R9, every milestone reflects years of advocacy, resilience, and hope,” said Kat Bryant Knudson, Founder and CEO of The Speak Foundation. “The FDA’s acceptance of this application reflects not only scientific advancement, but a commitment to listening to and partnering with our community every step of the way. We are grateful for the continued commitment to patients and families who have waited far too long.”
BridgeBio believes BBP-418 is positioned to become the first and only approved therapy for individuals living with LGMD2I/R9 addressing a significant unmet need in this disease and potentially representing the first approval of a therapy for any form of LGMD. Approximately 7,000 individuals currently live with LGMD2I/R9 and other addressable α-dystroglycanopathies in the U.S. and Europe. The Company is also engaging regulatory agencies to identify an expedited path to approval for BBP-418 in Europe.
BBP-418 has previously received Orphan Drug, Fast Track, and Rare Pediatric Disease Designations from the FDA and Orphan Drug Designation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA). BBP-418 received Priority Review from the FDA, highlighting the potential for BBP-418 to address unmet need in LGMD2I/R9. Consistent with Rare Pediatric Designation from the FDA, if BBP-418 is approved, BridgeBio may qualify for a Priority Review Voucher. The Company intends to initiate clinical studies of BBP-418 in LGMD2I/R9 for individuals less than 12 years of age and in LGMD2M/R13 and LGMD2U/R20 in the near future.
About Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I/R9 (LGMD2I/R9)
LGMD2I/R9 is a monogenic autosomal recessive disease caused by partial loss of function mutations in the fukutin-related protein (FKRP) gene, and FKRP mutations impair glycosylation of alpha-dystroglycan (αDG), a protein associated with stabilizing muscle cells. Clinical manifestations typically present as a skeletal myopathy affecting the lower and then upper limbs, which is commonly later accompanied by pulmonary muscle and cardiac muscle involvement. Individuals who harbor a homozygous L276I genotype typically develop disease manifestations during late childhood with progression to loss of independent ambulation (25%), assisted ventilation (10%), and cardiomyopathy (30%) in adulthood. Cardiomyopathy is progressive, with an annual loss of 0.4% of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Individuals with other FKRP genotypes typically have an earlier childhood onset with a more severe clinical course, rapid loss of mobility by 20 years of age, more frequent cardiac involvement (60%), and eventual pulmonary decline by 30 years of age in nearly all cases.
About BBP-418
BBP-418 is an investigational oral glycosylation substrate therapy with potential to be the first and only therapy for LGMD2I/R9. BBP-418 is designed to saturate the partially functional FKRP enzyme with substrate thereby enhancing residual FKRP function and restoring glycosylation of αDG. Through restoration of αDG glycosylation, BBP-418 may stabilize or improve muscle function, including gross motor, ambulatory, and cardiopulmonary function.
About BridgeBio
BridgeBio exists to develop transformative medicines for genetic conditions. Millions of people worldwide living with genetic conditions lack treatment options, often because drug development for small patient populations can be commercially challenging. We aim to bridge the gap between advancements in genetic science and meaningful medicines for underserved patient populations. Our decentralized, hub-and-spoke model is designed for speed, precision, and scalability. Autonomous and empowered teams focus on individual conditions, while a central hub provides the clinical, regulatory, and commercial capabilities needed to bring innovation to market. For more information, visit bridgebio.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
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