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Brensocatib timetable to market

Posted by spider109 @spider109, Mar 4 9:09am

I recently googled Brensocatib, and found that the FDA has announced that it has a Precription Date User fee date of August 12, 2025. Now the only information I could find as to what that is, it allows the FDA can then collect money from the manufacturer (Insmed) to begin the approval process. Does anyone know if this is right? Furthermore I wonder if anyone knows possibly how long after the FDA collects their fee, would it take to get to patients with Bronchiectasis in this country and around the world. I know this is possibly the ONLY treatment specifically for Bronchiectasis, and I for one am anxious to possibly try it. Thank-you.

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debw1017 | @debw1017 | 1 day ago
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@nannynoonar

I am really struggling to find any support groups and feel very alone in tackling this disease hoping someone in this forum could perhaps point me in the right direction. Thanks in anticipation

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It is overwhelming when you are first diagnosed. Once you get more info it should help. NTMir has support groups by zoom. If you can’t find it let me know and I’ll try to find the link.

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namd | @namd | 1 day ago
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@nannynoonar

I am really struggling to find any support groups and feel very alone in tackling this disease hoping someone in this forum could perhaps point me in the right direction. Thanks in anticipation

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When I was first diagnosed with NTM back in 2022 I felt lost and it was only through research that I found all these amazing forums where people understand what you are going through. I live in London and have been in contact with Shirley Haywood. She is a lovely lady. In my opinion the US is way ahead especially where airway clearance is concerned. Professor Marc Lipman is based at the Royal Free hospital and he is so lovely to listen to. He knows his stuff. Just thought I would reach out to you - not sure if you are living in the UK. Take care, Niamh

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blm1007blm1007 | @blm1007blm1007 | 1 day ago
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@jill6063

Hi nannynoonar -
I am so sorry to hear you are struggling. We have all been there. It's not an easy ride for sure. I wish I had a good answer, but I don't think I do. I know that after I was seeing my pulmonologist in NY for 18 months, he asked me if I would consider talking with some new members in the support group. The crazy thing is I had never heard of the support group and could have definitely used it when I was first diagnosed! So I don't know if it makes sense to ask your pulmonologist, or call around to some of the hospitals in your area? Also, when I was first diagnosed and was searching around, I came across NTM Patient Care UK https://www.ntmpatientcare.uk. They run periodic zoom meetings with speakers, etc. I reached out to them because I didn't know where to turn and one of their board members reached out to me and she was a lifeline when I needed it. She was very kind. Her name is Shirley Haywood. Maybe she knows of some online support groups? I know I'm not offering much, but I wanted to share the little I had because I know how hard it is to cope. Wishing you better days ahead.

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Jill-Hope I am correct, this is the Jill in New Jersey???
If so, interesting hearing that you did/were/had seen a pulmonologist in NY. I am hoping your visit to NJH was fruitful?????
Is the NY doctor and Denver doctor going to work together for you????
Barbara

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nannynoonar | @nannynoonar | 13 hours ago
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@kathyjjb

Where are you located? I'm not a big facebook person, but have heard there is a facebook group which may be more personal. I agree, this site is very warm and supportive and I am so glad I found it. I do feel a need for more human contact. I live alone with my adult son with Down Syndrome. I have many side effects from the anti-biotics and the day to day is difficult. Please keep me posted if you find anything-I may join that as well. Good luck! Kathy

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Thank you so much for your reply I will definitely check out this site. Again thanks

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nannynoonar | @nannynoonar | 13 hours ago
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@kathyjjb

Where are you located? I'm not a big facebook person, but have heard there is a facebook group which may be more personal. I agree, this site is very warm and supportive and I am so glad I found it. I do feel a need for more human contact. I live alone with my adult son with Down Syndrome. I have many side effects from the anti-biotics and the day to day is difficult. Please keep me posted if you find anything-I may join that as well. Good luck! Kathy

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Hi thanks for replying I live in the UK but am finding there is not a lot out there for us Bronchiectasis sufferers I will surely let you know if I find any different sites I had never heard of Bronchiectasis until diagnosed with it 2 years ago and have now had 12 hospital admissions in that time with Covid pneumonia last May too which has exacerbated it. Again thanks I hopefully will be in touch

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kathyjjb | @kathyjjb | 7 hours ago
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@nannynoonar

Hi thanks for replying I live in the UK but am finding there is not a lot out there for us Bronchiectasis sufferers I will surely let you know if I find any different sites I had never heard of Bronchiectasis until diagnosed with it 2 years ago and have now had 12 hospital admissions in that time with Covid pneumonia last May too which has exacerbated it. Again thanks I hopefully will be in touch

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You're welcome. Hopefully when Brensocatib is available, you will get on it. It's supposed to be released in the US in August of this year, and UK shortly after. So far, it's the only drug approved (that I know of) to treat Bronchiectasis. Not a cure, but will reduce exacerbations and inflammation. Kathy

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