Roche Holding AG said on Tuesday it has paused shipments of muscular disorder gene therapy Elevidys in some countries outside the U.S., echoing a similar decision by U.S. partner Sarepta Therapeutics.

Shipments will halt by close of business Tuesday evening, the company said. Sarepta had initially rejected the agency’s request, which was issued Friday.

Roche is following its partner Sarepta and halting shipments of the Duchenne gene therapy Elevidys in some countries, amid safety concerns.