AstraZeneca gears up for FDA filing after baxdrostat’s phase 3 hypertension success
AstraZeneca plans to file for FDA approval of baxdrostat by the end of 2025, with potential market entry expected in 20261345.
Baxdrostat is a first-in-class aldosterone synthase inhibitor targeting treatment-resistant hypertension, showing a significant and durable reduction in systolic blood pressure in phase 3 trials234.
The BaxHTN phase 3 trial results confirm strong efficacy, tripling odds of reaching target blood pressure levels (<130 mmHg) compared to placebo, while maintaining a favorable safety profile124.
Baxdrostat offers a novel mechanism by selectively lowering aldosterone, differentiating it from conventional hypertension therapies and reducing common side effects34.
AstraZeneca is evaluating baxdrostat for additional indications including chronic kidney disease and heart failure prevention13.
Analysts estimate baxdrostat could reach $5 billion in annual sales by 2030, with substantial impact on AstraZeneca’s enterprise value and share price14.
Baxdrostat addresses an unmet clinical need, as nearly half of U.S. hypertension patients on multiple therapies still lack adequate blood pressure control23.
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1. https://www.ainvest.com/news/astrazeneca-breakthrough-hypertension-baxdrostat-catalyst-30-share-price-rally-2509/
2. https://www.sharesmagazine.co.uk/news/shares/astrazeneca-to-seek-approval-for-baxdrostat-after-positive-results
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