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FDA approves Lannett's Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Syrup

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jul 22, 2017
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Syrup acts as an antihistamine.

Lannett Company Inc. of Philadelphia recently obtained and subsequently announced FDA approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Syrup (Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, USP) in 2 mg/5 mL dosage form. Read More »

West Pharmaceutical Services presents at InnoPack Pharma Confex

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jul 21, 2017
The presentation capped a weeklong series of seminars and educational activities.

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. presented on best practices for improving patient outcomes through integrated containment and delivery systems at the Sixth Annual InnoPack Pharma Confex in Mumbai, India. Read More »

GSK reveals 10-year study success with lupus drug

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jul 6, 2017
The percentage of lupus patients responsive to treatment with belimumab was found to increase over time.

A decade-long study of GSK’s Benlysta — the longest to date — recently culminated with indications of the drug’s safety and efficacy against active systemic lupus erythematosus, when administered with standard care. Read More »

FDA seeks additional details on Egalet’s Oxaydo application

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jul 6, 2017
Oxaydo works as an immediate-release medication to manage acute and chronic moderate to severe pain.

Egalet Corp. of Pennsylvania recently obtained a complete response letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about its Oxaydo tablets in 10 mg and 15 mg dosage strengths. Read More »

FDA OKs Darzalex immunotherapy for multiple myleoma patients

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jul 6, 2017
Janssen Biotech's Darzalex immunotherapy was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Janssen Biotech's Darzalex immunotherapy was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating patients with multiple myeloma in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone. Read More »

CSL Behring's drug for reducing HAE attacks approved

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jul 3, 2017
A Phase III study confirmed the safety and efficacy of Haegarda.

CSL Behring's Haegarda drug, the only subcutaneous therapy for preventing hereditary angioedema attacks in both adolescents and adults, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More »

Lannett nets approval for added doses of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jul 2, 2017
Lannett has attained five approvals thus far in 2017, including four approvals during June alone.

Lannett Company Inc. now has access to “the lion's share of the market” for newly approved dosage strengths of its hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets following recent FDA authorization, according to Lannett CEO Arthur Bedrosian. Read More »

Adapt Pharma heeds rules for first responders dealing with opioids

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jun 29, 2017
New synthetic opioids are more potent than commonly used opioids like morphine, oxycodone or heroin.

Adapt Pharma recently acknowledged the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's new guidance rules for first responders related to the hazards of fentanyl exposure. Read More »

Lannett’s generic influenza drug wins FDA approval

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jun 23, 2017
The product is used to stem infection from some strains of influenza A.

To combat certain types of influenza, Lannett Co. Inc. can now market its Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsules USP in 100 mg. dose form following Food and Drug Administration approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Application. Read More »

Lannett gets FDA approval for extended-release niacin tabs

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jun 23, 2017
The product is available in both 500-mg. and 1000-mg. tablet doses.

Philadelphia-based Lannett Company Inc. recently obtained approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its generic formulation of niacin in extended-release form, with the product available in both 500-mg and 1000-mg tablet doses. Read More »

Drug Channels comments on CMS's report on Medicare Part D and DIR

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jun 17, 2017
According to Drug Channels, the CMS report will change the way the industry and consumers deal with rebates.

Drug Channels, a website providing expert insights on pharmaceutical economics and the drug distribution system, recently commented on a new report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, titled “Medicare Part D – Direct and Indirect Remuneration.” Read More »

Teva launches generic version of Zetia in U.S.

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jun 17, 2017
Individuals with elevated blood cholesterol levels are at risk of developing heart disease.

Global generic pharmaceutical giant Teva recently released its generic version of Zetia (ezetimibe) in 10mg tablets to address total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) blood cholesterol levels for U.S. patients, company officials announced from Jerusalem headquarters. Read More »

FDA asks Endo to suspend sales of injectable opioid

Carol Ostrow | Jun 17, 2017
The abuse and manipulation of reformulated Opana ER by injection resulted in a serious disease outbreak.

After documenting recent product abuse, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Endo Pharmaceuticals to voluntarily remove its reformulated Opana ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride) opioid medication from circulation, stating that risks may now outnumber benefits. Read More »

Express Scripts releases 2016 Drug Trend Report

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jun 13, 2017
Drug Channels also wrote about the year-over-year changes in drug spending.

Express Scripts has released its 2016 Drug Trend Report for the commercial market. Read More »

Egalet patents tamper-resistant Guardian tablet

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jun 10, 2017
Egalet deterred potential product hijacking by using a unique adaptation of the commonly used injection molding process.

Fortified with time-release traits, Egalet Corp.’s Guardian tablet has received a U.S. patent, enabling the Pennsylvania-based firm to adapt the medication for potential future products. Read More »

Endo Pharmaceuticals recalls batch of Edex injection drugs

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jun 6, 2017
Endo noted that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is aware of the recall.

Endo International plc recently announced that one of its operating companies, Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Edex (alprostadil) for injection because the company detected a defect in the crimp caps used in the manufacture of the subject product lot. Read More »

GSK submits Biologics License Application for influenza vaccine

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jun 5, 2017
Fluarix Quadrivalent was approved in 2012 in the United States to prevent influenza.

GSK has submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application for Fluarix Quadrivalent (influenza vaccine) to the U.S. Food a​​​​​nd Drug Administration. Read More »

Otsuka earns licensing rights in Japan for Teva's migraine drug

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 31, 2017
Preliminary results for fremanezumab in Phase IIb studies for both chronic and episodic migraines have been promising.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical has entered into a licensing agreement that gives it exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Teva Pharmaceutical Industries' migraine prevention drug fremanezumab in Japan. Read More »

Mylan releases statement in response to Financial Times article

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 27, 2017
Mylan claimed that the author of the piece did not accurately analyze the ARV market.

Mylan N.V. recently released a statement in response to a Financial Times article entitled “HIV/Aids drug for developing world face threat of disruption.” Read More »

EMED Technologies' SCIg60 Infusion System attains FDA approval

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 26, 2017
EMED's is the first Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human) mechanical pump infusion system to be approved.

EMED Technologies Corp.'s SCIg60 Infusion System is the first Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human) mechanical pump infusion system to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More »

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