Amneal Pharmaceuticals announced that the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld a March 2017 ruling finding that Lannett infringed on US patents 6,750,237 and 7,220,767, which are related to Zomig zolmitriptan nasal spray. Impax Laboratories, an Amneal subsidiary, and AstraZeneca filed suit against Lannett after Lannett filed an ANDA for a generic … [Read more...] about US appeals court affirms ruling on validity of Zomig nasal spray patents
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Copley Scientific introduces new equipment for IVIVC testing
Copley Scientific has announced the introduction of a new air compressor, compressed air manifold, and automated compressed air flow controller for improved in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC) testing of OINDPs. The new equipment is designed to balance air flow through a test set-up with a breathing simulator coupled to a cascade impactor through a mixing inlet, … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific introduces new equipment for IVIVC testing
FDA clears IND for Oyster Point’s OC-01 nasal spray for dry eye disease
Oyster Point Pharma has announced that its investigational new drug application for OC-01, a nicotine acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist nasal spray, has been cleared by the FDA. OC-01 and another nAChR nasal spray, OC-02, are both in Phase 2 development for the treatment of dry eye disease. The company said that an IND for OC-02 was cleared in October 2017, … [Read more...] about FDA clears IND for Oyster Point’s OC-01 nasal spray for dry eye disease
Pulmatrix announces results from Phase 1/1b trial of its Pulmazole itraconazole DPI
According to Pulmatrix, a recent Phase 1/1b study of its Pulmazole (PUR1900) itraconazole DPI for the treatment of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) in asthma patients with asthma showed that total systemic exposure in healthy volunteers was significantly lower than historical levels for oral itraconazole and that the drug was well tolerated at all doses … [Read more...] about Pulmatrix announces results from Phase 1/1b trial of its Pulmazole itraconazole DPI
Impel plans for Phase 3 study of intranasal DHE for migraine
According to Impel NeuroPharma, the FDA has given the company a notice to proceed with clinical study of INP101 intranasal dihydroergotamine (DHE) for the treatment of acute migraine. A Phase 3 study is expected to begin enrolling patients in the second half of this year. The company said that it had recently submitted an investigational new drug application to the … [Read more...] about Impel plans for Phase 3 study of intranasal DHE for migraine
Levo Therapeutics to restart development of intranasal carbetocin for Prader-Willi syndrome
Levo Therapeutics has announced that it plans to initiate a Phase 3 trial of LV-101 intranasal carbetocin for the treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) before the end of 2018. The company said that it acquired rights to the formulation from Ferring Pharmaceuticals in August 2017 and is now publishing results from a Phase 2 study sponsored by Ferring that concluded … [Read more...] about Levo Therapeutics to restart development of intranasal carbetocin for Prader-Willi syndrome
Arch Biopartners puts Phase 1 trial of AB569 on hold, will request pre-IND meeting with FDA
Canadian biotech Arch Biopartners has announced that it will put an ongoing Phase 1 safety study of its AB569 ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)/sodium nitrite bactericidal inhalation solution on hold and will ask the FDA for a pre-IND meeting for AB569. The study began recruiting volunteers in February 2018. Arch Biopartners CEO Richard Muruve said, “We have … [Read more...] about Arch Biopartners puts Phase 1 trial of AB569 on hold, will request pre-IND meeting with FDA
Novus Therapeutics gets FDA guidance on development of nasal MDI for otitis media
Novus Therapeutics said that it recently had a Type C meeting with the FDA regarding its OP-02 intranasal dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC)/cholesteryl palmitate (CP) suspension for the treatment of otitis media and has received confirmation of its development plans. The company explains that OP-2, which is delivered via a metered dose inhaler, "is intended to … [Read more...] about Novus Therapeutics gets FDA guidance on development of nasal MDI for otitis media
Freeman Technology acquired by Micromeritics
UK-based powder flow characterization specialist Freeman Technology has been acquired by US particle characterization instrument company Micromeritics, the companies have announced. Both companies offer instruments and services that can be used in development of OINDPs. Micromeritics President Preston Hendrix commented, “We are excited to welcome Freeman Technology … [Read more...] about Freeman Technology acquired by Micromeritics
Insys says PK study shows intranasal epinephrine bioavailability similar to intramuscular formulations
Insys Therapeutics said that preliminary data from a Phase 1 pharmacokinetics study comparing its intranasal epinephrine formulation to EpiPen intramuscular epinephrine in 60 subjects with seasonal allergies showed similar bioavailability and rapid drug absorption for the nasal spray. The company did not provide any details. Insys announced initiation of the study … [Read more...] about Insys says PK study shows intranasal epinephrine bioavailability similar to intramuscular formulations