Insmed Launches BRINSUPRI in Japan as First Approved NCFB Therapy
Bridgewater – – October 19, 2026 -- Insmed (Nasdaq: INSM) has launched BRINSUPRI Tablets 25 mg (brensocatib hydrate) in Japan, making it the first and only approved, commercially available treatment for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) in the country.
Japan's health ministry cleared the once-daily oral tablet in August 2026
The Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare approved BRINSUPRI based on results from the Phase 3 ASPEN study. The label covers adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older.
Samuele Butera, Insmed's Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Respiratory, called the launch "a meaningful step forward for the bronchiectasis community." Makoto Nakamura, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Japan, said the company will focus on providing information to healthcare professionals and promoting proper use of the therapy.