Teva (NYSE:TEVA) today announced that its FDA-approved generic EpiPen Jr. auto-injector is available in the U.S. The device wholesales to most retail pharmacies in packs of two for $300, or $150 per pen. Teva’s product is less than half the cost of Mylan’s non-generic EpiPen Jr., which lists at $643.89 per two-pack at Drugs.com. Get the full story at […]
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 […]
Teva wins FDA approval for AirDuo Digihaler for asthma
Teva (NYSE:TEVA) yesterday said that it received FDA approval for its AirDuo Digihaler Inhalation Powder. The Israel-based company’s AirDuo Digihaler is a combination therapy digital inhaler with built-in sensors that can connect to a smartphone application, indicated to treat asthma in people 12 years and older.. It delivers a multi-dose dry powder of 113mcg of fluticasone […]
Teva wins EU nod for Ajovy migraine prophylactic
Teva (NYSE:TEVA) said yesterday that it won EC Marketing Authorization for its Ajovy pre-filled syringe injection meant to serve as a prophylaxis for migraines in adults who experience at least four migraine days per month. The Israel-based company said that Ajovy is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to the calcitonin gene-related peptide ligand and blocks […]
Teva launches generic for Pfizer’s Flector pain patch
Teva (NYSE:TEVA) said last week that it launched a generic version of Pfizer‘s (NYSE:PFE) Flector diclofenac epolamine patch. Using a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the topical patch is designed to treat acute pain due to minor strains, sprains and contusions. Get the full story at our sister site, Drug Delivery Business News.
Teva aims for 25% of U.S. EpiPen market by 2020
Teva (NYSE:TEVA) expects its generic EpiPen auto-injector to claim 25% of the U.S. market by the end of this year, according to a report from Seeking Alpha. For years, Mylan‘s (NSDQ:MYL) brand-name emergency allergy device has dominated the markets. But the company faced widespread criticism in 2016 when reports revealed that Mylan hiked the price of the EpiPen […]
FDA approves Teva’s digital COPD, asthma inhaler
Teva (NYSE:TEVA) said this week that the FDA approved its ProAir Digihaler device – a digital inhaler that uses sensors to connect to a companion mobile app for people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The company’s device features built-in sensors that can measure inspiratory flow and detect when the inhaler is used. After the […]
Teva launches generic EpiPen at the same price as existing device
Teva (NYSE:TEVA) this week launched its generic version of Mylan‘s (NSDQ:MYL) EpiPen auto-injector and announced that it would sell the emergency allergy therapy for $300 – the same price as Mylan’s own generic EpiPen product. The price for Teva’s product inspired some head-scratching among patient advocates and healthcare professionals. After all, when the FDA first approved Teva’s […]
Teva wins FDA nod for migraine prevention drug
Teva (NYSE:TEVA) last week won FDA approval for its humanized monoclonal antibody, Ajovy, designed to prevent migraines. The treatment, which blocks the receptor for a protein that is linked to migraine pain, is available in quarterly and monthly-injection options. Amgen‘s (NSDQ:AMGN) competitive once-monthly product won FDA approval earlier this year. Get the full story at our sister site, […]
Teva wins FDA nod for sublingual film to treat opioid dependence
The FDA last week approved Teva Pharmaceuticals’ Cassipa buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film as a maintenance treatment for opioid dependence. There are a number of brand name and generic versions of buprenorphine and naloxone therapies that are delivered via a sublingual film. Teva’s product contains 16 milligrams buprenorphine and 4 milligrams of naloxone, bringing a […]
FDA approves first generic Epipen
The FDA this week approved the first generic version of Mylan‘s (NSDQ:MYL) Epipen emergency allergy auto-injector. Teva Pharmaceuticals (NYSE:TEVA), which won the historic approval, plans to market the generic epinephrine auto-injector in 0.3mg and 0.15mg doses. There are other epinephrine auto-injectors on the market in the U.S., but Teva’s is the first that’s approved to directly substitute […]
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