The approval of the generic version of smoking-cessation drug Chantix (varenicline) garnered a lot of attention as did the OKs of Besremi (ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft), a treatment for polycythemia vera, and Trudhesa (dihydroergotamine mesylate), a nasal spray for acute treatment of migraines.
This is the first approval of generic version of Chantix, and it comes just weeks after a recall of the brand-name drug.
Besremi is the first interferon approved to treat a disease that causes the overproduction of red blood cells.
Vuity, developed by Allergan, is a once-daily eye drop to treat presbyopia.
The therapy, to be launched in October, is delivered quickly to the bloodstream by targeting the upper nasal space.
Genentech’s Susvimo is a refillable implant that delivers medication continuously for up to six months.
Payers Recognize the Benefits, but Still See Weight Loss Drugs through a Cost Lens
April 12th 2024Jeffrey Casberg, M.S., R.Ph., a senior vice president of clinical pharmacy at IPD Analytics LLC, a drug intelligence firm that advises payers and pharmaceutical companies, talks about how payers are thinking about weight-loss drugs.