Engage Therapeutics said that the Phase 2b StATES (Staccato Alprazolam Terminates Epileptic Seizures) trial of Staccato inhaled alprazolam in epilepsy patients has met its primary endpoint, terminating seizure activity within two minutes of dosing with no recurrence in 50 of 76 patients. Engage had announced the initiation of the study in April … [Read more...] about Engage Therapeutics reports positive results from Phase 2 study of Staccato alprazolam for epileptic seizures
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Fluidda’s Broncholab FRI platform cleared by FDA for clinical use
Functional respiratory imaging (FRI) company Fluidda announced that the FDA has cleared the company's Broncholab FRI platform for use in clinical settings. According to the company, Broncholab can provide much more accurate information about patient-specific regional lung function than conventional test methods like spirometry, allowing for better diagnosis and … [Read more...] about Fluidda’s Broncholab FRI platform cleared by FDA for clinical use
Senzer obtains IND data package for inhaled dronabinol from Insys Therapeutics
According to Senzer, the company has obtained the IND application and data package for its inhaled dronabinol from its former partner, Insys Therapeutics, and will now move ahead with development for the treatment of side effects from chemotherapy and for neuropathic pain. Insys filed for bankruptcy in June 2019. Senzer partnered with Insys in 2015 to develop … [Read more...] about Senzer obtains IND data package for inhaled dronabinol from Insys Therapeutics
Mylan launches Wixela Inhub in Canada
Mylan Pharmaceuticals has announced the launch of the Wixela Inhub fluticasone propionate/salmeterol DPI in Canada. According to the company, Health Canada approved Wixela Inhub, a generic version of Advair Diskus, in January 2020 for asthma and COPD. The inhaler will be available in 100 mcg/50 mcg, 250 mcg/50 mcg, and 500 mcg/50 mcg strengths for asthma and 250 … [Read more...] about Mylan launches Wixela Inhub in Canada
Mark Bridgewater joins Vectura as Chief Commercial Officer
Vectura has announced the appointment of Mark Bridgewater as Chief Commercial Officer, a position the company said it has created as it "continues with its strategy to become a leading inhalation specialist in the pharmaceutical services space." In February 2020, the company announced the appointment of Sharon Johnson as Executive VP for Delivery Management, another … [Read more...] about Mark Bridgewater joins Vectura as Chief Commercial Officer
FDA issues new and revised product specific guidances for a number of generic OINDPs
The FDA has announced the publication of a batch of new and revised product specific guidances for development of generic versions of a number of drugs, including a number of inhaled and nasal drug products, . One of the new guidances is for generic sumatriptan succinate nasal powder. Onzetra Xsail intranasal sumatriptan was approved by the FDA in January 2016 for … [Read more...] about FDA issues new and revised product specific guidances for a number of generic OINDPs
Virpax announces completion of pre-IND meeting for its intranasal enkephalin
Virpax Pharmaceuticals has announced the successful completion of a pre-IND meeting with the FDA regarding the company's NES100 intranasal enkephalin formulation for the management of acute and chronic pain. NES100 is a molecular envelope technology (MET) formulation licensed from Nanomerics and is delivered via a cartridge-based device. In January 2020, Virpax … [Read more...] about Virpax announces completion of pre-IND meeting for its intranasal enkephalin
Neurelis launches Valtoco nasal spray in the US
Neurelis has announced the launch of Valtoco diazepam nasal spray for the treatment of seizure clusters in the US. The FDA approved Valtoco for the treatment of acute repetitive seizures in epilepsy patients aged 6 and older in January 2020. According to the company, patients can now obtain Valtoco through Maxor Specialty Pharmacy, which has already started filling … [Read more...] about Neurelis launches Valtoco nasal spray in the US
Altavant Sciences appoints Howard M. Lazarus as Chief Medical Officer
Sumitovant Biopharma subsidiary Altavant Sciences has announced the appointment of Howard M. Lazarus as Chief Medical Officer, a newly created position. Lazarus was most recently Medical Expert/Executive Director in Clinical Development and Medical Affairs at Boehringer Ingelheim and was previously Director, Medical Affairs for Pulmonary Hypertension at Gilead … [Read more...] about Altavant Sciences appoints Howard M. Lazarus as Chief Medical Officer
Hikma to distribute Ryaltris nasal spray in the US
Hikma Pharmaceuticals has signed an agreement with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for exclusive US rights to Ryaltris olopatadine hydrochloride/mometasone furoate nasal spray for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis, the companies said. According to the announcement, the deal includes an upfront payment, milestone payments, and royalties; the amounts were not … [Read more...] about Hikma to distribute Ryaltris nasal spray in the US