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Aradigm receives FDA orphan drug designation

Aradigm previously received orphan drug designation for the same formulation of ciprofloxacin for the management of cystic fibrosis in April 2006. Aradigm's liposomal ciprofloxacin is an aerosolized formulation

XTL in-licenses neuropathic pain drug

Bicifadine is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Compared to the currently approved SNRI's, Bicifadine has a unique ratio of serotonin versus norepinephrine reuptake inhibition, which is

Pharming receives EU orphan status

Pharming believes that although the number of transplantations is currently relatively small, DGF is an important medical need providing a significant market opportunity. Transplantation procedures are costly and

Merrion osteoporosis drug better than rival

MER 103 is an enteric-coated tablet of Fosamax and GIPET, Merrion’s platform technology which increases drug absorption. The study confirmed several important improvements for patient convenience and compliance

Crucell licenses STAR technology to Novo Nordisk

The agreement concerns Crucell’s STAR technology which is useful for increasing production of recombinant antibodies and therapeutic proteins on mammalian cell lines. STAR technology supports high yield antibody

Merck Serono completes enrollment of MS trial

If successful, oral cladribine will be the first oral therapy for multiple sclerosis with the convenience of short courses of therapy with intermittent administration. The study will provide

Prolysis developing new MRSA antibacterials

Prolysis is aiming to develop new antibacterial compounds to tackle life-threatening, drug-resistant infections caused by staphylococci, including MRSA. MRSA is fast becoming untreatable with the currently available antibiotics.

Osiris immune drug gets orphan designation

In Europe, orphan drug designation provides market exclusivity for up to 10 years to companies that develop drugs for underserved patient populations. Prochymal has already been granted both