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Iconovo announces expansion of deal with Amneal on generic Symbicort and launch of pharma division

DPI developer Iconovo has announced that its development deal with Amneal for a generic version of Symbicort has been amended to add US and Chinese marketing rights for Amneal and Nordic region marketing rights for Iconovo. Acquisition of the Nordic marketing rights also marks the launch of a new division of Iconovo, Iconovo Pharma. The original deal included … [Read more...] about Iconovo announces expansion of deal with Amneal on generic Symbicort and launch of pharma division

Pulmatrix says Cipla has breached a 2019 development agreement for Pulmazole intraconazole DPI

A month after regaining rights to PUR1800 and other inhaled narrow spectrum kinase inhibitors from Johnson & Johnson, Pulmatrix has announced that it may also reacquire the rights to its Pulmazole intraconazole DPI (PUR 1900). According to the company's business update, Pulmatrix recently notified Cipla that Cipla breached a 2019 development and commercialization … [Read more...] about Pulmatrix says Cipla has breached a 2019 development agreement for Pulmazole intraconazole DPI

Vectura to develop inhaled formulation of Inspira candidate for the treatment of COVID-19

Inhalation CDMO Vectura has signed an agreement with Inspira Pharmaceuticals to develop an inhaled formulation of a plant extract Inspira is developing for the treatment of COVID-19, the company said. Vectura will create a version of the IPX formulation to be delivered via Vectura's Fox vibrating mesh nebulizer for Phase 1 trials. Inspira is looking to raise £350,000 … [Read more...] about Vectura to develop inhaled formulation of Inspira candidate for the treatment of COVID-19

Hikma re-starts launch of its generic version of Advair Diskus

Hikma Pharmaceuticals said that the FDA has approved an amendment to the company's ANDA for its generic version of Advair Diskus fluticasone propionate / salmeterol DPI, and the company has subsequently restarted the launch of the inhaler. The FDA initially approved the ANDA in December 2020, and the company said that it was launching the DPI at that time. Hikma … [Read more...] about Hikma re-starts launch of its generic version of Advair Diskus

NeuroRx and Relief Therapeutics publicly air disputes over Zyesami collaboration agreement

NeuroRx and Relief Therapeutics have each issued press releases enumerating disagreements between the companies regarding development of Zyesami aviptadil (RLF-100), a synthetic vasoactive intestinal peptide. The two companies are partnered on development of the formulation for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by COVID-19, for both … [Read more...] about NeuroRx and Relief Therapeutics publicly air disputes over Zyesami collaboration agreement

Virpax says MMS019 nasal spray inhibits viral replication in pre-clinical study

Virpax Pharmaceuticals announced that a study of its MMS019 powder "masking spray" in mice demonstrated "a marked inhibition of viral replication in the mouse nasal passages" for mice infected with SARS-CoV-2 and then given MMS019 intranasally for 6 days. Virpax licensed MMS019 from Nanomerics in August 2020 and is developing the formulation for the prevention of … [Read more...] about Virpax says MMS019 nasal spray inhibits viral replication in pre-clinical study

GH Research raises $125 million for development of inhaled 5-MeO-DMT

GH Research Ireland has closed a $125 million Series B financing round to fund development of its GH001 inhaled 5-MeO-DMT, the company announced. 5-MeO-DMT is psychedelic found in the venom of certain toads. GH is currently developing GH001 for the treatment of treatment resistant depression, and according to the announcement, "The company's goal is to administer … [Read more...] about GH Research raises $125 million for development of inhaled 5-MeO-DMT

Pulmatrix regains rights to its inhaled narrow spectrum kinase inhibitors from J&J

Johnson & Johnson has decided not to exercise an option acquired in a 2020 agreement with Pulmatrix for development and commercialization of Pulmatrix's portfolio of inhaled narrow spectrum kinase inhibitors (NSKIs), including PUR1800. J&J's Lung Cancer Initiative had been interested in developing the dry powder formulation for lung cancer … [Read more...] about Pulmatrix regains rights to its inhaled narrow spectrum kinase inhibitors from J&J

AIM ImmunoTech says early results from Phase 1 safety study of intranasal Ampligen are positive

AIM ImmunoTech has announced that it will definitely advance an intranasal formulation of its Ampligen rintatolimod into a Phase 2 trial after the initial dose tested in a Phase 1 study showed no safety problems. The company announced initiation of the Phase 1 study, which is set to enroll 40 healthy subjects, in March 2021. The Phase 1 study began with a 75 μg dose … [Read more...] about AIM ImmunoTech says early results from Phase 1 safety study of intranasal Ampligen are positive