Biothera Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently announced that the patient dosing has begun in a Phase 1b/2 clinical study at the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium to evaluate Biothera’s Imprime PGG in combination with the Merck anti-PD-1 therapy, Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in second-line non-small cell lung cancer. Read More »
Cidara Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company with a focus on developing anti-infective immunotherapies, recently published data from a study analyzing its next-generation echinocandin agent as a comparison to the treatment for intra-abdominal candidiasis. Read More »
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently received U.S. Food and Drug Administation 510(k) clearance for the company’s new immunoassay for the specific detection of buprenorphine and its three major metabolites. Read More »
Novartis, an immunology and dermatology company, recently reported positive five-year efficacy and safety results for Cosentyx after completing a Phase III long-term extension study in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Read More »
Amgen and Allergan submitted a Biologics License Application for ABP 980, a biosimilar candidate to Herceptin, to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More »
Pharmacy Times, the leading media resource for pharmacists and the pharmacy industry, ranked highest in ad visibility and highest in readership in the 2017 Kantar Media Pharmacy Readership study. Read More »
Neovacs, a company focusing on immunotherapies that treat autoimmune diseases, recently announced its Investigation New Drug application for IFNalpha Kinoid was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More »
Celgene Corp. and Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for IDHIFA as a treatment for adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (R/R AML) with an isocitrate dehydrogenase-2 (IDH2) mutation. Read More »
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc., a biotechnology company focusing on hematology and oncology, recently completed enrollment for its Rolontis Phase 3 Advance pivotal study. Read More »
Following successful clinical results, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently gained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat more than 600 cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with its proprietary Kalydeco (ivacaftor) product. Read More »
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, specializing in therapies for underserved populations, has begun shipping its Totect brand of dexrazoxane, for alleviating certain side effects of chemotherapy during cancer treatment, to U.S. wholesalers. Read More »
Animal health specialist firm Zoetis of Parsippany, New Jersey recently completed an approximately $85 million acquisition of Irish biologic therapeutics business Nexvet Biopharma PLC, with the deal expected to boost the company’s market share. Read More »
To better assess patients’ oral and pharyngeal functioning for the purpose of easing swallowing disorders, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved Bracco Diagnostics Inc.’s Varibar Nectar (barium sulfate) Oral Suspension. Read More »
Spectrum Pharmacy Products, a top manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceutical chemicals and supplies, is partnering with the Independent Pharmacy Alliance (IPA), a retail pharmacy and trade group that represents thousands of pharmacies in the Northeastern U.S., PR Newswire reported. Read More »
Boston-based biopharmaceutical firm Parexel International Corp. has had two of its leaders earn a place on PharmaVOICE magazine’s annual list of the life science industry’s top 100 “inspiring people” for their overall industry contribution and highest level of commitment. Read More »
Formulated to detect the presence of the potent opioid fentany in urine, California-based Immunalysis Corp.’s branded immunoassay Sefria — the first of its kind — recently achieved 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More »
Filling a need for those youngsters who fear needles or find pills unmanageable, Denver-based Silvergate Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently released Xatmep, the first methotrexate oral solution to gain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More »
Innovus Pharmaceuticals Inc., an expanding commercial-stage medication company that provides over-the-counter products for both men and women, will be filing a product licence application in Canada for its drug, Xyralid. Read More »
LabCorp, a provider of diagnostic solutions and breakthrough medicines, recently announced plans for its all-cash acquisition of international contract research firm Chiltern of England for approximately $1.2 billion, enhancing LabCorp’s portfolio and capabilities. Read More »
Phoenix-based Insys Therapeutics Inc. recently revealed that its new branded liquid formulation Syndros (dronabinol oral solution) is on the market to address side effects of AIDS and chemotherapy such as weight loss and related symptoms. Read More »
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