Merck launches insomnia drug Belsomra in US
Orexin is one of the many neurotransmitters in the brain involved in promoting wakefulness, and Belsomra selectively blocks orexin receptors to suppress wake drive in the brain. The
miRecule has signed a research collaboration with EM subsidiary Rio Biofarma Brasil (RBBL) to co-develop peptide-mediated delivery technologies aimed at improving targeted ribonucleic acid (RNA) therapeutics delivery to tissues beyond the liver and muscles in a range of disease areas.
The agreement grants Nicox exclusive rights to commercialize all three products in Europe (including Eastern Europe), Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Nicox expects to file European Marketing Authorizations
Self-administered subcutaneously, Hizentra delivers consistent levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG) regardless of dosing schedule. Hizentra, the first and only 20 percent subcutaneous immunoglobulin, received FDA approval in March