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FDA approves reduced dosing of Orfadin for HT-1 sufferers

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jan 16, 2018

Orfadin, a drug used to treat a condition causing kidney and liver damage, has now received the FDA’s go-ahead for once-a-day use, cutting its dosing frequency in half. Read More »

Endo ships generic Sabril following FDA approval

Carol Ostrow | Jan 17, 2018

Endo International plc of Dublin, Ireland recently launched shipping operations for its generic Sabril (vigabatrin for oral solution USP, 500 mg) product via Par Pharmaceutical, following final approval of its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA). Read More »

Coherus BioSciences reveals positive outcome for biosimilar PK/BE study

Carol Ostrow | Jan 18, 2018

Coherus BioSciences Inc. of Redwood City, California recently announced initial results from several current clinical pharmacokinetic bioequivalence (PK/BE) studies comparing two products, both developed for the purpose of addressing certain chronic arthritic and skin conditions. Read More »

Merck and University of Oxford release positive results from REVEAL study of anacetrapib

Mark Iandolo | Jan 22, 2018

Merck and researchers from the Clinical Trial Service Unit at the University of Oxford recently announced positive results for the REVEAL Study. Read More »

Novartis's Kymriah approved by FDA to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Mark Iandolo | Jan 22, 2018
Novartis' Kymriah, the first chimeric antigen receptor T cell (CAR-T) therapy, is a one-time treatment.

Novartis recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kymriah suspension for intravenous infusion for the treatment of patients up to 25 years of age with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that is refractory or in second or later relapse. Read More »

Ascend Therapeutics, Egalet Corp. offer new opioid-free painkiller delivered via nasal spray

Robert Hadley | Jan 24, 2018

The makers of a new, opioid-free inhalable pain reliever have launched a campaign to market the drug to more than 9,000 women’s healthcare providers across the U.S. this fall. Read More »

Rite Aid rolls out KidCents Safe Medication Disposal Program

Mark Iandolo | Jan 24, 2018

The Rite Aid Foundation recently announced the rollout of its KidCents Safe Medication Disposal Program, which will focus on reducing drug accessibility, medication misuse and accidental poisoning of children and adolescents. Read More »

OPINION: Next Step in Dismantling Obamacare: IPAB

Dean Chambers | Jan 25, 2018

Taxes are lower, ISIS is on the run, and the regulatory agencies are in a ceasefire with the US economy. Read More »

Lannett gains approval for generic Nexium in time-released capsules

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jan 25, 2018

A generic formulation of AstraZeneca’s Nexium medication that delivers time-released doses of the drug to aid acid-reflux sufferers has received FDA approval and should soon be available for purchase. Read More »

ScriptSave WellRx wins conference product class award

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jan 25, 2018

ScriptSave WellRx earned honors at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo (TSE) this year in San Diego, California, for its Personalized Wellness, designated the front end services product showcase winner. Read More »

Pfizer’s FDA-approved Besponsa leukemia drug finds new distributor

American Pharmacy News Reports | Jan 25, 2018

​Officially approved for leukemia treatment by the FDA just one month ago, Pfizer Inc.’s BESPONSA has gained a primary distributor to provide the drug to pharmacies across the U.S.  Read More »

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