Nocion Therapeutics has announced that it raised $62 million in a Series B funding led by Monograph Capital and Arkin Bio Capital. Proceeds will be used to support a Phase 2b trial of its taplucainium (NTX-1175) inhaled dry powder for the treatment of chronic cough, the company said. In January 2020, Pulmatrix said that it had signed a deal to evaluate the use of … [Read more...] about Nocion raises $62 million for Phase 2b study of taplucainium DPI for the treatment of chronic cough
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Apotex recalls two lots of APO-Mometasone nasal spray
Health Canada has announced that Apotex is recalling 2 lots of its mometasone nasal spray, a generic of Nasonex, due to possible contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex. Lot TX5343 has an expiration date of September 2025, and lot TZ2586 has an expiration date in October 2025. APO-Mometasone nasal spray is approved in Canada for the treatment of allergies … [Read more...] about Apotex recalls two lots of APO-Mometasone nasal spray
Dr. Ferrer BioPharma wins Pharmapack award for its GentleMist nasal delivery technology
The Patient-Centric Design award at CPHI Pharmapack 2024 went to Florida-based Dr. Ferrer BioPharma for its GentleMist nozzle for intranasal delivery devices, which was developed as part of a partnership with researchers at South Dakota State University, Bona Pharma, and the Cleveland Clinic. According to the company, "GentleMist Technology utilizes advanced fluid … [Read more...] about Dr. Ferrer BioPharma wins Pharmapack award for its GentleMist nasal delivery technology
AstraZeneca launches Airsupra albuterol / budesonide MDI in the US
AstraZeneca has announced the US launch of its Airsupra albuterol / budesonide MDI, which was approved by the FDA in January 2023 for the treatment of asthma in people aged 18 and over. Airsupra (PT027) was developed by AstraZeneca subsidiary Pearl Therapeutics. The company points out that the MDI is the only approved SABA/ICS inhaler and the only one that includes … [Read more...] about AstraZeneca launches Airsupra albuterol / budesonide MDI in the US
Cyrano raises $9 million for continued development of CYR-064 intranasal theophylline for the treatment of hyposmia
Cyrano Therapeutics said that the company will use proceeds from a $9 million Series B financing round to fund an ongoing Phase 2 trial of CYR-064 theophylline nasal spray for the treatment of loss of smell due to viral infection. Cyrano previously announced in December 2020 that it had raised $12.8 million in Series A financing for a Phase 2 trial of CYR-064. In … [Read more...] about Cyrano raises $9 million for continued development of CYR-064 intranasal theophylline for the treatment of hyposmia
Pulmatrix to stop Phase 2b trial of PUR1900 itraconazole DPI; Cipla to take over development
Pulmatrix announced that it will halt a Phase 2b trial of PUR1900 dry powder itraconazole (Pulmazole) in patients with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) that was initiated in February 2023. The company says that the move is part of an amended agreement with Cipla, which has been partnered with Pulmatrix on development of PUR1900 for the treatment of ABPA … [Read more...] about Pulmatrix to stop Phase 2b trial of PUR1900 itraconazole DPI; Cipla to take over development
Essential Pharma acquires European rights to Colobreathe colistimethate sodium DPI from Teva
Essential Pharma announced that it has acquired European rights to Teva's Colobreathe colistimethate sodium inhalation powder from Teva. Colobreathe, which was developed by Forest Laboratories, was approved by the EMA for the treatment of P. aeruginosa infections in cystic fibrosis patients aged 6 and older in 2012. According to Essential, Colobreathe is marketed in … [Read more...] about Essential Pharma acquires European rights to Colobreathe colistimethate sodium DPI from Teva
Atai Life Sciences announces strategic investment in Beckley Psytech
Atai Life Sciences announced that it has invested a total of $50 million to acquire 35.5% of Beckley Psytech, which is developing BPL-003 intranasal synthetic 5-MeO-DMT (mebufotenin). Atai's subsidiary Innaris Bio is developing a gelling excipient for use in intranasal drugs for the treatment of mental health disorders. The deal includes the right of first … [Read more...] about Atai Life Sciences announces strategic investment in Beckley Psytech
MannKind sells 1% royalty in Tyvaso treprostinil DPI for up to $200 million
According to MannKind Corporation, Sagard Healthcare is paying $150 million and a potential milestone payment of as much as $50 million for a 1% royalty on net sales of Tyvaso treprostinil DPI between October 1, 2023 and December 31, 2042. Tyvaso DPI is marketed by United Therapeutics, which licensed Treprostinil Technosphere from MannKind Corporation in September … [Read more...] about MannKind sells 1% royalty in Tyvaso treprostinil DPI for up to $200 million
Firebrick no longer seeking approval of Nasodine nasal spray in Australia
Firebrick Pharmaceuticals announced that it has withdrawn its appeal of a decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), which refused to approve the company's Nasodine povidone-iodine nasal spray as a treatment for the common cold. Firebrick said that the withdrawal was due to "the significant distraction and legal costs associated with proceeding," … [Read more...] about Firebrick no longer seeking approval of Nasodine nasal spray in Australia