The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced that it making an additional investment of up to $8.5 million to support a Phase 2 trial of SpliSense's nebulized SPL84 antisense oligonucleotide in patients with cystic fibrosis associated with the 3849+10 kb C-to-T mutation. SPL84 has received Orphan Drug designation from both the EMA and the FDA. According to SpliSense, the … [Read more...] about SpliSense gets up to $8.5 million from CFF for Phase 2 trial of SPL84 antisense oligonucleotide inhalation solution, FDA clears IND for the trial
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Acorda files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, will sell rights to Inbrija levodopa DPI and other assets
Acorda Therapeutics announced that it has filed to begin Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and said that Merz Therapeutics will serve as a "stalking horse" bidder for Acorda's assets, including the rights to Inbrija inhaled dry powder levodopa. Other potential buyers can submit bids for the company's assets, with the court-supervised sale expected to be completed by … [Read more...] about Acorda files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, will sell rights to Inbrija levodopa DPI and other assets
Teva partners with Launch Therapeutics on development of TEV-‘248 fluticasone / albuterol DPI, with funding from Abingworth
Launch Therapeutics will take over management of clinical trials of Teva’s TEV-‘248 fluticasone / albuterol (salbutamol) DPI for the treatment of asthma, the companies have announced. In addition, Carlyle Group subsidiary Abingworth, a Launch Therapeutics backer, will invest up to $150 million toward funding continued development of TEV-'248 and would receive … [Read more...] about Teva partners with Launch Therapeutics on development of TEV-‘248 fluticasone / albuterol DPI, with funding from Abingworth
FTC tells court hearing Teva’s patent infringement case against Amneal that Teva patents listed for ProAir HFA should be de-listed
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed an amicus brief in a patent infringement case filed by Teva against Amneal after Amneal submitted an ANDA for a generic version of Teva's ProAir HFA albuterol MDI in July 2023. In the brief, the FTC contends that the court should grant Amneal's motion to force device and dose counter patents asserted by Teva to be … [Read more...] about FTC tells court hearing Teva’s patent infringement case against Amneal that Teva patents listed for ProAir HFA should be de-listed
Marinomed announces deals for Carragelose nasal sprays in Hungary and in Gulf countries
Marinomed Biotech has announced a new agreement with VitaPlus for distribution of one of Marionomed's Carragelose nasal sprays in Hungary and another agreement with GAIA Healthcare for marketing of two Carragelose nasal sprays in the Gulf region. According to the announcement, VitaPlus could launch the nasal spray by the end of this year, and GAIA will be submitting … [Read more...] about Marinomed announces deals for Carragelose nasal sprays in Hungary and in Gulf countries
AstraZeneca follows Boehringer Ingelheim in capping inhaler costs for some US patients
AstraZeneca has announced that it will "expand the savings programs for its entire US inhaled respiratory portfolio," capping costs at $35 per month for "eligible patients" as of June 1, 2024, while noting that "terms and conditions apply." Inhalers covered by the program include Airsupra albuterol / budesonide MDI, Bevespi Aerosphere glycopyrrolate / formoterol … [Read more...] about AstraZeneca follows Boehringer Ingelheim in capping inhaler costs for some US patients
Boehringer Ingelheim says it will limit out-of-pocket cost of its inhalers for some US patients
Boehringer Ingelheim said that "eligible patients" will pay no more than $35 per month for BI inhalers, including Atrovent HFA ipratropium MDI, Combivent Respimat ipratropium / albuterol SMI, Spiriva HandiHaler tiotropium DPI, Spiriva Respimat tiotropium SMI, Stiolto Respimat tiotropium / olodaterol SMI, and Striverdi Respimat olodaterol SMI. According to the company, … [Read more...] about Boehringer Ingelheim says it will limit out-of-pocket cost of its inhalers for some US patients
Nocion raises $62 million for Phase 2b study of taplucainium DPI for the treatment of chronic cough
Nocion Therapeutics has announced that it raised $62 million in a Series B funding led by Monograph Capital and Arkin Bio Capital. Proceeds will be used to support a Phase 2b trial of its taplucainium (NTX-1175) inhaled dry powder for the treatment of chronic cough, the company said. In January 2020, Pulmatrix said that it had signed a deal to evaluate the use of … [Read more...] about Nocion raises $62 million for Phase 2b study of taplucainium DPI for the treatment of chronic cough
Apotex recalls two lots of APO-Mometasone nasal spray
Health Canada has announced that Apotex is recalling 2 lots of its mometasone nasal spray, a generic of Nasonex, due to possible contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex. Lot TX5343 has an expiration date of September 2025, and lot TZ2586 has an expiration date in October 2025. APO-Mometasone nasal spray is approved in Canada for the treatment of allergies … [Read more...] about Apotex recalls two lots of APO-Mometasone nasal spray
Dr. Ferrer BioPharma wins Pharmapack award for its GentleMist nasal delivery technology
The Patient-Centric Design award at CPHI Pharmapack 2024 went to Florida-based Dr. Ferrer BioPharma for its GentleMist nozzle for intranasal delivery devices, which was developed as part of a partnership with researchers at South Dakota State University, Bona Pharma, and the Cleveland Clinic. According to the company, "GentleMist Technology utilizes advanced fluid … [Read more...] about Dr. Ferrer BioPharma wins Pharmapack award for its GentleMist nasal delivery technology