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How Could EMA's Elfabrio Decision Reshape Protalix BioTherapeutics' (PLX) Rare Disease Strategy?

  • Earlier in October 2025, Protalix BioTherapeutics and Chiesi Group received a negative opinion from the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) regarding Elfabrio’s proposed less-frequent dosing regimen for Fabry disease, as the data was considered insufficient to demonstrate similar efficacy to the currently approved schedule.
  • This regulatory decision highlights ongoing challenges in achieving flexibility for rare disease treatments, with implications for both patient care and future product adoption efforts.
  • We'll assess how the EMA's rejection of Elfabrio's revised dosing impacts the company’s expansion strategy and risk profile.

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Protalix BioTherapeutics Investment Narrative Recap

Owning shares in Protalix BioTherapeutics today requires confidence in the ongoing commercialization of Elfabrio for Fabry disease, and successful execution of its partnership with Chiesi. The EMA’s recent rejection of the less-frequent Elfabrio dosing does curb a potential near-term growth catalyst, but does not directly threaten the company’s current ability to generate revenue from its already-approved schedule. The most significant immediate risk remains the company’s heavy reliance on this single product and ongoing regulatory approvals.

One relevant recent announcement is Protalix’s August 2025 earnings update, which highlighted revenue growth and a return to net profitability in the latest quarter. While this financial improvement reflects the underlying strength of existing Elfabrio sales, the limited label expansion following EMA’s negative opinion could make future revenue visibility more challenging if alternative dosing regimens stay off the table. Yet amid this, investors should also take note that...

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Protalix BioTherapeutics' outlook anticipates $188.6 million in revenue and $132.1 million in earnings by 2028. This scenario assumes a 44.9% annual revenue growth rate and a $125.8 million increase in earnings from the current $6.3 million.

Uncover how Protalix BioTherapeutics' forecasts yield a $14.00 fair value, a 653% upside to its current price.

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PLX Community Fair Values as at Oct 2025
PLX Community Fair Values as at Oct 2025

Simply Wall St Community members provided 8 fair value estimates for Protalix, ranging from US$3.68 to US$16.37 per share. Against this backdrop of widely differing expectations, the company’s dependence on Elfabrio for sales growth means any regulatory hurdles can have an outsized impact, be sure to consider all the perspectives before making your own assessment.

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About NYSEAM:PLX

Protalix BioTherapeutics

A biopharmaceutical company, engages in the development, production, and commercialization of recombinant therapeutic proteins based on the ProCellEx plant cell-based protein expression system.

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