Verona Pharma has announced that it will stop development of its VRP700 inhaled antitussive after the drug failed to produce statistically significant reduction in cough frequency compared to placebo in a Phase 2a clinical trial. The trial evaluated the efficacy of a single dose of VRP700 in 20 idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients with severe chronic cough. … [Read more...] about Verona Pharma halts development of inhaled antitussive
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Teva, Perrigo, and Catalent reach settlement in ProAir HFA case
Under the terms of a newly reached settlement, Perrigo and Catalent will be able to market limited quantities of their generic version of Teva's Proair HFA albuterol MDI starting in December 2016. Beginning in July 2018, the companies will be licensed to market unlimited quantities of the product. No other details of the settlement were disclosed. Teva had filed … [Read more...] about Teva, Perrigo, and Catalent reach settlement in ProAir HFA case
Asmacure announces Phase 1/2a trial results for ASM-024 inhalation powder
Asmacure has announced that a Phase 1/2a trial of ASM-024 inhalation powder found that the drug was safe and well tolerated. In April 2013, the company announced that it had dosed the first patient in the study. The Phase 1 portion of the trial was a single ascending dose study in 40 healthy subjects; the Phase 2a portion of the trial involved 15 asthma patients … [Read more...] about Asmacure announces Phase 1/2a trial results for ASM-024 inhalation powder
Bespak adding inhaler manufacturing facilities
According to Consort Medical's financial report for the fiscal year ending April 2014, its Bespak subsidiary is adding a 4,200 sq m facility for the manufacture of a nicotine DPI and a 5,200 sq m facility for the manufacture of a DPI currently known as DEV610 to the existing 19,300 sq m facilities at its King's Lynn, UK site. The nicotine device will be fully … [Read more...] about Bespak adding inhaler manufacturing facilities
Discovery Labs gets $1.9 million for Aerosurf development
Discovery Laboratories says that it will use the $1.9 million it has received from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) for a Phase 2a trial of Aerosurf inhaled KL4 surfactant that is already underway. The company had previously received $580,000 of the Fast Track Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, which it used for development of its … [Read more...] about Discovery Labs gets $1.9 million for Aerosurf development
Positive Phase 3 results for Incruse Ellipta plus Breo/Relvar Ellipta
GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance have announced that two Phase 3 studies have shown that COPD patients using the Incruse Ellipta umeclidinium (UMEC) DPI in conjunction with the Breo/Relvar Ellipta fluticasone furoate/vilanterol (FF/VI) DPI achieved a statistically significant greater improvement in FEV1 compared to patients using Breo/Relvar plus a placebo. A total … [Read more...] about Positive Phase 3 results for Incruse Ellipta plus Breo/Relvar Ellipta
AstraZeneca licenses inhaled interferon beta from Synairgen
AstraZeneca has paid $7.25 million up-front with potential milestone payments of up to $225 million for a global licence from Synairgen for its SNG001 inhaled interferon beta for the treatment of viral respiratory tract infections in severe asthma patients. The agreement also includes royalties "ranging from single-digit up to mid-teens" for commercial sales, and … [Read more...] about AstraZeneca licenses inhaled interferon beta from Synairgen
OptiNose announces senior management additions
OptiNose has announced three hires for senior management positions, which it says "will help drive the company forward in its mission to introduce new and valuable treatment options to the market utilizing its novel Bi-Directional Breath Powered Delivery Technology." The company has hired Ramona Lloyd as VP, Regulatory Affairs & Quality; Sheila Bergey as VP, … [Read more...] about OptiNose announces senior management additions
FDA approval for single-dose Nascobal cyanocobalamin nasal spray
Strativa Pharmaceuticals has announced that it has received FDA approval for its disposable single-dose device version of Nascobal cyanocobalamin nasal spray for the treatment of pernicious anemia and other vitamin B12 deficiencies. The new product will be available in September 2014 and will replace the current multi-dose product. Strativa Senior VP Brand Sales … [Read more...] about FDA approval for single-dose Nascobal cyanocobalamin nasal spray
Pharmaterials planning dedicated inhalation development lab as part of major expansion
CDMO Pharmaterials has announced that it will quadruple its GMP manufacturing capacity and add a dedicated inhalation development laboratory as part of an expansion of its Reading, UK site. The expansion plans also include additions to existing analytical and stability facilities to support increased manufacturing, both for clinical trial and commercial … [Read more...] about Pharmaterials planning dedicated inhalation development lab as part of major expansion