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Medicine Name: Translarna
Generic Name (API): Ataluren
Dosage Form & Strength: 125 mg, 250 mg, 1000 mg
Route: Oral (mixed with liquid or soft food)
Drug Class: Nonsense mutation read-through agent

Manufacturer / Innovator:

Belgium

Regulatory Approval:

  • Not FDA-approved (rejected 2017); EU marketing authorization withdrawn March 2025 after EMA found effectiveness not adequately demonstrated — may remain accessible in some countries only through named-patient/compassionate-use provisions
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What Is Translarna Used For?

Translarna (ataluren) was designed to enable ribosomes to read through certain premature stop codons (nonsense mutations) in the dystrophin gene, potentially restoring production of functional dystrophin protein.

Important regulatory update: Translarna has never been approved by the US FDA — in 2017, an FDA advisory committee concluded the evidence supporting its effectiveness was inconclusive. In the EU, Translarna held a conditional marketing authorization from 2014, but following a re-examination of the full clinical data set, the European Commission formally withdrew this authorization on 28 March 2025, after the EMA's human medicines committee (CHMP) concluded that Translarna's effectiveness had not been adequately demonstrated. As of this review, Translarna does not hold marketing authorization in any major regulated market (US or EU). Some countries have allowed continued access on a named-patient or compassionate-use basis under national provisions, independent of the central EU authorization.

Given this regulatory history, any decision to pursue Translarna should be made in close consultation with the treating neurologist, who can discuss the current evidence, the availability of alternative DMD therapies, and whether named-patient access is realistically obtainable for a specific patient.

Dosing Historically Used (per prior approved labeling)

  • 10 mg/kg in the morning, 10 mg/kg at midday, and 20 mg/kg in the evening (total daily dose 40 mg/kg)
  • Granules mixed with at least 30 mL of liquid or 3 tablespoons of soft food immediately before dosing

This information is not a treatment plan. For personalized medical advice, consult your doctor and refer to the full prescribing information.

Translarna Warnings and Precautions

  • Unconfirmed effectiveness: The EMA's 2024-2025 re-examination concluded that Translarna's clinical benefit in DMD has not been adequately demonstrated — this was the basis for the EU authorization withdrawal.
  • Renal function: Ataluren has been associated with changes in kidney function; renal monitoring has historically been recommended.
  • Blood pressure and lipid changes: Elevated blood pressure and cholesterol/triglyceride levels have been reported.
  • Limited current regulatory oversight: Without an active marketing authorization in the US or EU, ongoing pharmacovigilance and safety monitoring infrastructure for Translarna is more limited than for an actively authorized medicine.

How to Access Translarna in India: A 6-Step Process

Step 1 – Search & request your medicine: The patient's treating neurologist submits a request with basic details to initiate the access process, after discussing the current regulatory status and evidence base with the family.

Step 2 – Verification & eligibility review: The team verifies whether Translarna can currently be sourced given its withdrawn EU authorization, and reviews eligibility against regulatory and clinical requirements.

Step 3 – Receive quote & delivery timeline: If sourcing is possible, a transparent quotation is shared, covering medicine cost, logistics, and a clear delivery timeline.

Step 4 – Regulatory approval process: Assistance is provided to secure the approvals and documentation required for legal cross-border access.

Step 5 – Temperature-controlled import & handling: The medicine is sourced and transported under strict GDP-compliant conditions to maintain product integrity.

Step 6 – Secure delivery: The medicine is delivered to the patient or treating hospital, with updates provided at each stage.

Note: Given the withdrawn EU authorization, availability cannot be guaranteed for every request — the team will confirm sourcing feasibility before proceeding.

Documentation & Availability

What documents are required to import Translarna to India?

Translarna (ataluren) granules may be imported in the patient's name only, by patients or government hospitals, in line with India's import regulations for unapproved medicines. The following documentation is required:

  • A valid prescription from a qualified neurologist confirming a nonsense mutation in the dystrophin gene
  • The patient's genetic testing reports confirming nonsense-mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy (nmDMD)
  • Patient ID proof (issued by the Government of India)

How is the order confirmed?

The order is confirmed only after receipt and verification of a valid prescription and, if applicable, an import permit — and after NPP confirms current sourcing feasibility given Translarna's regulatory status.

Is Translarna available in India?

Translarna (ataluren granules for oral suspension) is a prescription medicine that legally requires a doctor's prescription to be dispensed. As of current publicly available information, Translarna is not commercially marketed in India, and does not hold marketing authorization in the US (never approved) or the EU (authorization withdrawn March 2025).

Where continued named-patient or compassionate-use access exists in specific countries under national provisions, NPP can explore sourcing options through the Named Patient Program (NPP) pathway, subject to confirmed availability at the time of request.

For patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused by mutations other than nonsense mutations, NPP also facilitates access to exon-skipping therapies including Exondys 51, Amondys 45, and Vyondys 53, depending on the patient's specific gene mutation.

Sourcing & Delivery of Translarna

Given Translarna's withdrawn EU marketing authorization, sourcing is confirmed on a case-by-case basis before any order is placed. Where available, it is shipped to India under GDP-compliant logistics to preserve product integrity from dispatch to delivery.

  • Storage maintained at 15°C to 30°C throughout transit
  • Real-time shipment tracking and delivery updates
  • Delivery coordinated directly with the patient, family, or treating hospital

Availability of Translarna Across Major Cities in India

Named Patient Program can explore sourcing options for Translarna for patients with nonsense-mutation Duchenne muscular dystrophy across major cities in India, subject to current availability given its withdrawn EU authorization.

Mumbai

Patients in Mumbai can consult with treating neurologists and contact NPP to explore Translarna sourcing options.

Delhi

In Delhi, NPP can coordinate with hospitals and specialty neurology clinics to explore access options for Translarna.

Bangalore

Bangalore's neurology and genetics centers can work with NPP to explore Translarna access, subject to availability.

Chennai

Patients in Chennai can contact NPP, with coordination between treating doctors and the program's regulatory team, to explore options.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad's neurology and genetic testing centers can support diagnosis and exploration of access options through NPP.

Kolkata

NPP can explore access options for Translarna for patients in Kolkata under the guidance of treating neurologists.

Pune

Patients in Pune can contact NPP to explore Translarna sourcing options, subject to current availability.

Ahmedabad

NPP can explore options for patients in Ahmedabad, working directly with treating specialists.

Kochi

Patients in Kochi and across Kerala can contact NPP to explore Translarna access options.

Chandigarh

NPP can coordinate exploration of access options for patients in Chandigarh and the surrounding region.

Jaipur

Patients in Jaipur can contact NPP with support from treating neurologists to explore options.

Lucknow

NPP can explore access options for patients in Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh.

Bhubaneswar

Patients in Bhubaneswar can contact NPP to explore Translarna sourcing options.

Guwahati

NPP can explore access options for patients in Guwahati and across the Northeast region.

NPP also supports patients in other Indian cities not listed above — contact the team to discuss current availability, and to explore alternative DMD therapies such as exon-skipping treatments if applicable to your child's specific mutation.

Written By:

Written By: Nitin Goswami, Senior Medical Content Writer
Last Updated: 09 September 2026
Sources: FDA • CDSCO

Medically Reviewed By:

Medically Reviewed By: Shilpi Banerjee, Registered Pharmacist (M.Pharm)
Last Updated: 09 September 2026

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