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New Weekly Enzyme Treatment for Arginase-1 Deficiency

Loargys (pegzilarginase-nbln) for arginase-1 deficiency (ARG1-D)

Health Canada/FDA Approved · United States, Canada · September 7, 2026

Condition: Arginase-1 Deficiency

Who this is for

Loargys (pegzilarginase) is a weekly enzyme treatment for arginase 1 deficiency in people 2 and older, used with a low-protein diet. The United States and Canada approved it in 2026. It is not a cure.

Next clinical step

Health Canada and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved this medicine. In Canada and the United States, ask your doctor or a specialist whether it suits you. They can write a prescription. Insurance or public drug plan coverage is not guaranteed. In Canada, it is authorised but may not be on sale yet.

Ways to access this treatment

Possible routes (not confirmed)

General resources for further research

AI-produced discussion aid; not prescribing instructions. Approval does not establish coverage. Full article: https://medcelerator.com/articles/loargys-pegzilarginase