Pear Therapeutics announced today that it entered into multiple agreements to bolster its prescription digital therapeutics (PDT) platform. Boston-based Pear Therapeutics’ agreements are set to add to its library of digital biomarkers, machine learning algorithms, sensor-based technologies and digital therapeutics, according to a news release. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery […]
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Pear Therapeutics touts cost-effectiveness of opioid use disorder treatment
Pear Therapeutics today touted analysis of its reSET-O therapeutic for opioid use disorder (OUD) that demonstrated cost-effectiveness. Boston-based Pear Therapeutics’ reSET-O is the first and only FDA-authorized prescription digital therapeutic for treating OUD, according to a news release. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Pear Therapeutics closes $80M Series D
Substance use and opioid use treatment developer Pear Therapeutics announced that it closed an $80 million Series D financing round. Existing investors Temasek, 5AM Ventures, Arboretum Ventures, JAZZ Venture Partners, Novartis, CrimsoNox and EDBI contributed, as did new investors Forth Management, Pilot House, Sarissa Capital, Shanda Group, and QUAD Investment Management, according to a news release. Get […]
The 18 most innovative medical devices of 2020
The Galien Foundation recently announced nominees for most innovative medical devices for its 14th Annual Prix Galien USA Awards. The foundation bestows the Prix Galien Award annually to examples of outstanding biomedical and technology products that are designed to improve the human condition. “As we celebrate 50 years of the Prix Galien process, we are honored […]
Novartis unit spikes Pear Therapeutics deal
Novartis (NYSE:NVS) unit Sandoz said this week that Pear Therapeutics will take sole responsibility for the commercialization of their prescription digital therapeutics program for treating substance and opioid use disorders. In April 2018, Pear announced that it agreed to deal commercialization rights of its digital therapeutics to Sandoz. The companies did not disclose financial details, but […]
The 17 most innovative medical devices of 2019
The Galien Foundation recently announced nominees for most innovative medical devices for its 13th Annual Prix Galien USA Awards. The foundation awards the Prix Galien Award annually to examples of outstanding biomedical and technology product achievements that are designed to improve human condition. Nominees need to be FDA approved for market within the last five […]
Sandoz, Pear launch digital therapy for opioid use disorder
Novartis (NYSE:NVS) division Sandoz and Pear Therapeutics this week kicked off the U.S. commercial launch of the first FDA-cleared prescription digital therapy for people with opioid use disorder. The companies partnered to commercialize a 12-week cognitive behavioral therapy intended to be used in tandem with outpatient treatment. The therapy includes transmucosal buprenorphine and contingency management designed to reinforce positive behaviors, […]
Pear Therapeutics wins FDA nod for digital opioid addiction treatment app
Pear Therapeutics has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its reSET-O medical application that helps treat patients who have an opioid use disorder. The reSET-O app is a prescription cognitive behavioral therapy that is designed to be used with outpatient treatment and under the care of a healthcare professional. It is also designed to be used […]
