The Food & Drug Administration is investigating the death of an 8‑year‑old following Elevidys gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. U.S. distribution has been paused amid safety concerns.

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer In a reversal, the drugmaker Sarepta Therapeutics said July 21 it is stopping all shipments of a gene therapy that has been linked to multiple deaths. […]

Sarepta Therapeutics has paused U.S. shipments of its gene therapy Elevidys after two teenagers with Duchenne muscular dystrophy died of liver failure. The suspension follows an FDA request and affects non-ambulatory patients.