August 2012
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Pulmatrix has announced the completion of a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study of its PUR0200 generic tiotropium DPI in healthy volunteers. Pulmatrix announced the initiation of the study in February 2016. The company has partnered with… Read more . . .
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GlaxoSmithKline and Innoviva (formerly Theravance, Inc.) have announced data from the Salford Lung Study (SLS) showing that COPD patients using the Relvar Ellipta 100/25 mcg fluticasone furuoate/vilanterol DPI had an 8.41% lower rate of moderate… Read more . . .
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Vectura Group and Propeller Health have announced that they will partner to develop a connected version of Vectura’s LOMI (lever-operated multi-dose inhaler) DPI using Propeller’s digital technology. The LOMI device, which is based on Vectura’s… Read more . . .
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The FDA has issued a new draft guidance titled “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Developing Drugs for Treatment,” a revision of a 2007 draft guidance with the same title. Among other changes, the 2016 revision includes… Read more . . .
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Acorda Therapeutics has announced that clinical trials of Plumiaz diazepam nasal spray have failed to demonstrate bioequivalence to Diastat rectal gel, which means that the company is unable to re-file its 505(b)(2) NDA for the… Read more . . .
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A study published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research found that 32% of smokers using a nicotine MDI plus a nicotine patch quit for 6 months compared to 18% of smokers using a placebo… Read more . . .
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Generic inhalation device developer Merxin has announced the launch of its MRX002 clear PET pMDI can, which allows developers to observe and model formulations in laboratory settings. According to the company, the cans are compatible… Read more . . .
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Avanir Pharmaceuticals has announced the launch of Onzetra Xsail sumatriptan nasal powder in the US. The FDA approved Onzetra Xsail for the treatment of migraine in adult patients in January 2016. In 2013, Avanir acquired… Read more . . .
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US biotechnology company NeOnc Technologies has announced the initiation of a Phase 1/2a clinical trial of NEO100 intranasal perillyl alcohol (POH) for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), an aggressive brain cancer. Five-year survival for… Read more . . .
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An online survey of 205 pulmonologists and pulmonology fellows conducted by the American Thoracic Society and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals has found that two thirds of the physicians believe that hand-held nebulizers are superior to both MDIs… Read more . . .
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