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Genentech’s New Ocular Implant Drug Delivery System for Macular Degeneration Could Be a Game Changer

XTalks

Genentech’s ocular implant drug delivery system for treatment of macular degeneration has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Susvimo delivers ranibizumab via a port delivery system into a surgically placed implant in the eye, allowing for continuous delivery of the drug.

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FDA Approves AbbVie’s Vuity as the First Eyedrop for Presbyopia

XTalks

Related: Genentech’s New Ocular Implant Drug Delivery System for Macular Degeneration Could Be a Game Changer. The FDA approval of Vuity exemplifies our continued pursuit of innovative new treatments that push the boundaries of what’s possible in eye care.”. Vuity is available by prescription.

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Scilex buys rights to acute migraine treatment Elyxyb in Canada and the US

Pharmaceutical Technology

Elyxyb is a prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for acute migraine treatment in adult patients with or without aura. It is formulated using a self-micro-emulsifying drug delivery system that improves the drug’s bioavailability and solubility.

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FDA Warns of Dosing Errors with Compounded Semaglutide Injectables

XTalks

These issues primarily stem from patients and healthcare providers miscalculating or incorrectly administering the drug. Compounded semaglutide products, unlike the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved ones, can vary widely in strength and packaging, making it easy for mistakes to happen.

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IoT innovation: Leading companies in nanoparticles for drug delivery

Pharmaceutical Technology

Innovation S-curve for Internet of Things in the pharmaceutical industry Nanoparticles for drug delivery is a key innovation A nanoparticle is a small particle ranging in size from 1 to 100 nanometres. Nanoparticles are used as novel drug delivery systems to deliver drugs to specific tissues and to provide controlled release therapy.

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FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 + Genentech’s Ocular Implant for Macular Degeneration – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 35

XTalks

The team also learned about the FDA approval of Genentech’s new ocular implant drug delivery system, called Susvimo, for the treatment of neovascular, or wet, age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Read the full articles here: FDA Authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 5 to 11.

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Scrub-a-Dub-Dub: FTC is Cleansing the Orange Book of Device Patents

FDA Law Blog

FTC, deep in its foray into the Orange Book, filed an Amicus Brief in the case arguing that the patents do not claim any FDA-approved drug. But FTC has been fighting hard against that position and likely will continue to do so.