As Nycomed officially becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Takeda has named Frank Morich as the new Nycomed CEO. Morich will also continue in his current position as Executive VP (EVP) of International Operations (Americas/Europe) for Takeda Pharmaceuticals International. “I look forward to bringing Takeda and Nycomed together to … [Read more...] about Frank Morich named new CEO of Nycomed as Takeda completes acquisition
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Effort to study COPD prevalence in Sub-Saharan African launched
The International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) has launched a petition in support of its Fresh Air Uganda study in response to what it says is a growing threat in the region, with COPD expected to surpass HIV/AIDs as the third-leading cause of death in Africa by 2025. The epidemiological study in rural Uganda will involve 600 people over the age of 30, … [Read more...] about Effort to study COPD prevalence in Sub-Saharan African launched
Manufacturer of MaxAir Autohaler purchased by dermatology-focused company
Graceway Pharmaceuticals, which manufactures the MaxAir Autohaler pirbuterol acetate MDI, one of the last remaining CFC-propelled metered dose inhalers, has agreed to sell all of its assest to Galderma, a " company focused exclusively on meeting the needs of dermatology patients and physicians." The MaxAir inhaler is scheduled for phase out two years from now, with a … [Read more...] about Manufacturer of MaxAir Autohaler purchased by dermatology-focused company
Pulmatrix presents data from preclinical studies of its inhaled calcium salts
Massachusetts biotech company Pulmatrix presented data from two studies of its Pulmatrix presents data from preclinical studies of its lead product, PUR118, an inhaled cationic airway lining modulator (iCALM) for the treatment of respiratory diseases in oral and poster sessions at the 2011 European Respiratory Society (ERS) conference. The data show that PUR118 … [Read more...] about Pulmatrix presents data from preclinical studies of its inhaled calcium salts
Novartis has filed MAA for Seebri Breezhaler in Europe
Novartis has filed a marketing authorization application (MAA) with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for its NVA237 glycopyrronium bromide dry powder inhaler, which will be called the Seebri Breezhaler. The MAA once-daily long-acting antimuscarinic (LAMA) triggered a $5 million milestone payment to Sosei, which co-developed the product with Vectura and licensed it … [Read more...] about Novartis has filed MAA for Seebri Breezhaler in Europe
Amirall presents full data for Phase 3 ATTAIN study of aclidinium bromide at ERS
Almirall has presented a number of posters at the 2011 Annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society (ERS), including, for the first time, full data from the six-month Phase 3 ATTAIN study of its aclidinium bromide dry powder inhaler for the treatment of moderate-to-severe COPD. The data show that twice-daily doses of either 200 μg or 400 μg of aclidinium … [Read more...] about Amirall presents full data for Phase 3 ATTAIN study of aclidinium bromide at ERS
MicroDose begins Phase 1 trial of novel dry powder nebulized treatment for RSV
MicroDose Therapeutx has initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial of MDT-637, an inhalable small molecule antiviral fusion inhibitor for the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that is delivered using the company's novel dry powder nebulizer. MicroDose is developing MDT-637 in partnership with Gilead Sciences and will develop the product through Phase 2a trials. … [Read more...] about MicroDose begins Phase 1 trial of novel dry powder nebulized treatment for RSV
Prosonix adds Ken Cunningham to its Board of Directors
Former SkyePharma CEO and current Executive Chairman of PolyTherics Ken Cunningham has joined the Board of Directors of inhaled drug developer Prosonix as a Non-Executive Director. Cunningham will also serve as Chair of the Prosonix Advisory Board. Prosonix is developing several inhaled therapies for asthma and COPD based on its proprietary particle engineering … [Read more...] about Prosonix adds Ken Cunningham to its Board of Directors
Pearl Therapeutics announces positive Phase 2b results for PT003 inhaler
Two posters presented by Pearl Therapeutics at the 2011 European Respiratory Society meeting show additional data from a Phase 2b study demonstrating that Pearl's glycopyrrolate (GP)/fomoterol fumarate (FF) fixed combination metered dose inhaler and its PT001 GP monotherapy MDI both provide greater inspiratory capacity than Spiriva Handihaler tiotropium dry powder … [Read more...] about Pearl Therapeutics announces positive Phase 2b results for PT003 inhaler
Elevation Pharmaceuticals appoints two new executives
Shortly after announcing positive Phase 2a results for its glycopyrrolate inhalation solution, Elevation Pharmaceuticals, announced that it has appointed Jaisim Shah as Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer and Pravin Soni as Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer. Both positions are newly created. "Mr. Shah and Dr. Soni bring strong … [Read more...] about Elevation Pharmaceuticals appoints two new executives