Bluebird bio to sell sickle cell FDA voucher for $103 mln if therapy approved

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Oct 30 (Reuters) - Bluebird bio (BLUE.O) said on Monday it has agreed to sell its priority review voucher for $103 million if it gets the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval for its gene therapy to treat sickle cell disease...

The voucher, which is transferable, allows a drug developer to expedite the review process of its product even if it does not fit requirements for a quick process...

The FDA's advisers are scheduled to meet on Tuesday to decide on the sickle cell disease gene therapy jointly developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX.O) and Crispr Therapeutics (CRSP.BN)..

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