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FDA grants priority review to carcinoma drug

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 24, 2017
Avelumab, an investigational, fully human anti-PD-L1 antibody, is a potential treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.

EMD Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck KGaA and Pfizer Inc., recently announced that the Biologics License Application (BLA) for their avelumab drug was accepted for Priority Review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read More »

Incyte recognizes Rare Disease Day with ABC's 'General Hospital'

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 24, 2017
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Incyte Corporation recently announced that it joined with the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), the European Organization for Rare Disease (EURODIS) and more in recognizing Rare Disease Day 2017. Read More »

Amgen reports positive results for its Endeavor trial

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 24, 2017
Amgen detailed the results at the 16th International Myeloma Workshop in New Delhi in March.

Amgen recently announced that a planned overall survival (OS) interim analysis of the Phase 3 head-to-head Endeavor trial delivered positive results. Read More »

Bracco Diagnostics receives FDA approval for Varibar Pudding

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 24, 2017
The Varibar product line delivers convenience to clinicians.

Bracco Diagnostics, the U.S. subsidiary of Bracco Imaging, has had its Varibar Pudding product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More »

Video trains health care professionals to treat opioid overdoses

Mark Iandolo | Apr 24, 2017
The project involves a 19-minute video titled “Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Reversal.”

The American Society of Health-System Professionals recently launched a pharmacy project aimed at training emergency medical services and law enforcement personnel on how to deliver naloxone to opioid-overdosed individuals. Read More »

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals will distribute Xermelo drug through Biologics

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 21, 2017
In cancer patients, excess serotonin can lead to carcinoid syndrome.

Biologics Inc. has been selected by Lexicon Pharmaceuticals to provide limited distribution of the drug Xermelo. Read More »

Pfizer, PSI partner to treat hypertension in Southeast Asia

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 21, 2017
The collaboration, dubbed Health Communities, will work to develop sustainable and scalable treatment models.

Pfizer Inc. and nonprofit Population Services International recently announced a $1 million collaboration that will make it easier for people with hypertension in Myanmar and Vietnam to access medicine and treatment. Read More »

Genentech releases positive results from Perjeta's effects on breast cancer patients

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 21, 2017
The combination of treatments reduced the risk of recurrence of invasive disease or death in HER2-positive early breast cancer patients.

Genentech, along with the Breast International Group, Breast European Adjuvant Study Team and Frontier Science Foundation, recently reported positive results from the Phase III Aphinity study for combining Perjeta, Herceptin and chemotherapy in treating certain breast cancer patients. Read More »

McKesson and Change Healthcare Holdings form new health care IT company

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 21, 2017
The new company combines almost all of CHC’s business, which includes software and analytics, as well as technology-enabled services.

McKesson Corp. and Change Healthcare Holdings Inc. have completed their agreement to build a new health care information technology company titled Change Healthcare. Read More »

Update to Common Rule could impact research on human subjects

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 21, 2017
Enacted in 1991, the Common Rule was a way to standardize participant protection in research programs.

The American Society of Health-System Professionals recently announced that the United States updated the Common Rule, a federal regulation that supports research involving human subjects. Read More »

Biogen to present data on new treatments at neurologists' convention

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 21, 2017
The 69th American Academy of Neurology annual meeting will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Biogen will present data on its treatments and investigational treatments for people with multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy and Alzheimer’s disease at the upcoming American Academy of Neurology annual meeting in Boston. Read More »

'Meds to beds': personal delivery helps patients following hospital discharge

Carrie Bradon | Apr 21, 2017

Bedside delivery of medications is a practice that is helping patients live more healthily following discharge from hospitals. Read More »

ALK's dust mite medication approved for use by adolescents in Europe

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 21, 2017
ACARIZAX can be used by patients 12-17 suffering from HDM-induced allergic rhinitis.

ALK's house dust mite (HDM) sublingual allergy immunotherapy tablet has been approved in 12 European countries, to include availability for adolescent patients. Read More »

FDA rejects application for rheumatoid arthritis treatment

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 20, 2017
The FDA stated multiple reasons for its rejection, such as the need for more data.

The U.S. FDA has issued a letter in response to the New Drug Application for baricitinib, rejecting the application. Read More »

Allergan, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals raise awareness of IBS

Carrie Bradon | Apr 20, 2017
The Vital Signs of Bowel Health Summit was held in New York City.

Allergan PLC and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. merged forces with the American Gastroenterological Association to raise awareness about bowel health during Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month. Read More »

FDA OKs applications for hepatitis C treatment in children

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 20, 2017
The medications' effectiveness would be based on their ability to minimize the amount of HCV in the prescribed individual.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two applications for treatments of hepatitis C in children. Read More »

Endo International details senior secured note private offering

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 20, 2017
The transaction will take place on behalf of Endo Designated Activity Co., Endo Finance LLC and Endo Finco Inc.

Endo International announced April 12 a $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior secured notes which will be due in 2024 at the price of $1000 for each $1000 principal amount, as related to their prior announcement of private offering. Read More »

No correlation exists between drug prices and rebates, study says

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 20, 2017

An analysis commissioned by Washington, D.C.’s Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) recently confirmed that no correlation exists between prices and rebates contrary to claims that drug costs are proportional to consumer rebates and discounts. Read More »

Imprimis acquires dry eye relief formula

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 19, 2017
Eye drop formula, Klarity, has been acquired by Imprimis.

Imprimis Pharmaceuticals Inc. this month gained the rights to Klarity, a new remedy for dry eye disease (DED). Read More »

Amgen unveils results from late-term Kyprolis and Xgeva testing

American Pharmacy News Reports | Apr 19, 2017
The company delivered a presentation that detailed the planned overall survival interim analysis of the Phase 3 head-to-head Endeavor trial.

Amgen recently unveiled new data from the Kyprolis and Xgeva clinical development programs at the 16th International Myeloma Workshop in New Delhi. Read More »

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