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Envisia Therapeutics sees promising results from its ENV515 Phase 2 trial

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 18, 2017
Yerxa presented the data at the Glaucoma 360 event in San Francisco.

Envisia Therapeutics has released an interim analysis on the second cohort of its ENV515 (travoprost XR) Phase 2 trial, which involves patients with glaucoma. Read More »

Fred's purchase of 865 Rite Aid stores moves forward

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 18, 2017
Fred’s Pharmacy continues to work with the FTC, Rite Aid and Walgreens to complete the transaction.

Fred’s Inc.'s plans to buy 865 Rite Aid stores for $950 million is still active. Read More »

FDA approves Zimmer Biomet Holdings' Gel-One product

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 18, 2017
Zimmer Biomet is a leader in musculoskeltal health care.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings' Gel-One Cross-linked Hyaluronate has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More »

Amgen reports positive results for its Fourier Trial

Mark Iandolo | May 18, 2017
Cardiovascular disease is the world’s leading cause of death.

Amgen recently shared positive results for its Fourier Trial, which is evaluating whether Repatha reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with clinically evident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Read More »

Generic prescription prices hold steady as brand name drugs jump 12.9 percent

John Breslin | May 18, 2017
The Fair Accountability and Innovative Research (FAIR) Drug Pricing Act was introduced by Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), along with Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL)

The cost of generic prescription drugs rose at a much slower rate than brand name drugs in 2016, according to an annual national drug index released by Truveris. Read More »

CVS to sponsor American Heart Association's Go Red For Women initiative

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 17, 2017
Helena Foulkes, president of CVS Pharmacy, was named the inaugural national chair for Go Red For Women.

CVS Health will nationally sponsor the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women and pledge to raise $10 million over the next three years in support of life-saving cardiovascular research and education. Read More »

FDA approves Siliq for adults with psoriasis

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 17, 2017
Siliq is administered as an injection.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Siliq (brodalumab) as a treatment for adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Read More »

Advanced Pharma/Avella recalls 'latex free' products

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 16, 2017
The recalled products may actually contain synthetic latex and/or natural latex.

Advanced Pharma Inc., which does business as Avella of Houston, is voluntarily recalling unexpired sterile injectable products labeled "latex free" that were produced at the company’s Houston location between Sep. 1, 2016 and Feb. 16, 2017. Read More »

AMCP urges Congress to consult its members in developing health care reform

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 16, 2017
Volunteers spoke about how managed care pharmacy professionals have the expertise to help lawmakers develop policies.

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy's members are urging Congress and President Donald Trump's administration to include comprehensive pharmacy benefits in any health care reform bill they attempt to pass. Read More »

Valeant Pharma signs deal to manufacturer EyeGate II Delivery System

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 16, 2017
A Valeant subsidiary will have exclusive, worldwide commercial and manufacturing rights for the EyeGate II Delivery System and EGP-437 combination.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Inc. and EyeGate Pharmaceuticals have entered an exclusive, global licensing agreement. Read More »

InMed seeks new patent for glaucoma treatment

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 15, 2017
The topical therapy is used as an eye drop by patients each night before bed.

A patent application has been filed for a new cannabinoid-based topical therapy that will treat glaucoma, the second-leading cause of blindness. Read More »

Allegra offers support to annual Bike to Work Day

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 13, 2017
Friday is designated as National Bike To Work Day.

Allegra drug developer Sanofi supports Bike to Work Day, a day where Americans are urged to ride bicycles to work instead of driving. Read More »

ALS Association applauds Radicava approval

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 13, 2017
Radicava (edaravone) is the first ALS drug to be approved specifically for treatment of the disease since 1995.

The first new drug approved specifically to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to a Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in over two decades was approved in less than a year, thanks in large part to the FDA working in conjunction with Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp. and the ALS Association. Read More »

FDA approves Lucentis to treat diabetic retinopathy

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 13, 2017
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the U.S.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Genentech's Lucentis as a treatment for all forms of diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness among working age adults in the country. Read More »

Waismann group warns of new fentanyl analogue that is naloxone-resistant

Ruth de Jauregui | May 13, 2017
An illegal drug like heroin may be laced with other drugs, such as fentanyl or acryfentanyl, in an effort to increase its effects.

Waismann Method Medical Group directors have warned of a new naloxone-resistant drug hitting the streets, calling for an awareness program for acrylfentanyl and warning of a serious public health emergency. Read More »

Entyvio shows potential in treatment of ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 13, 2017
The consortium has collected clinical information on approximately 900 UC and CD patients in the database.

Eight real-world analyses regarding Entyvio (vedolizumab) for treating adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease were presented at the 2017 Digestive Disease Week annual scientific meeting. Read More »

GSK announces $139 million investment in Rockville site

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 13, 2017
Benlysta is the first medication of its kind to be deveoped in more than 50 years.

GSK has made a $139 million investment in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Rockville, Maryland. Read More »

Hawaiian pharmacies administer Hepatitis A vaccinations

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 12, 2017
Cleanliness while preparing food is the best way to prevent the spread of Hepatitis A.

CVS Health is offering Hepatitis A vaccinations in Oahu following an import of frozen raw tuna that was positive for containing the virus. Read More »

Genentech nets disappointing results in Phase III IMvigor211 study

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 12, 2017
The study compared TECENTRIQ to chemotherapy drugs, docetaxel, paclitaxel or vinflunine.

Genentech's Phase III IMvigor211 clinical trial did not meet its primary endpoint of overall survival. Read More »

BAVENCIO receives FDA approval for advanced bladder cancer treatment

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 12, 2017
Advanced UC has a high recurrence rate, and overall the five-year survival rate is approximately 5 percent.

EMD Serono has received Food and Drug Administration approval of BAVENCIO (avelumab) as a treatment for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Read More »

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