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CommentWire
CommentWire

Algeta: Alpharadin clears hurdle but more to come

Algeta has announced that Apharadin met its primary endpoint in a bone marker analysis in a phase II hormone-refractory prostate cancer trial, demonstrating its potential in bone metastases. However, this must be translated into survival and/or quality-of-life advantage to guarantee a successful launch. Algeta must also find a suitable marketing partner to bring the product to the market.

Published By Datamonitor
27 Feb 2006
CommentWire
CommentWire

Alkermes and Cephalon: Vivitrol's sales likely to be unaffected by FDA's warning

The FDA has warned of the risk of injection site reactions to Vivitrol, a once-monthly injection drug for the treatment of alcohol dependence. However, due to the considerable adverse health consequences related to alcohol dependence, along with the limited number of prescription drugs available, Datamonitor does not expect Vivitrol to experience a substantial downturn in sales.

Published By Datamonitor
13 Aug 2008
CommentWire
CommentWire

Alkermes/Eli Lilly: regulatory rumors temper insulin optimism

Alkermes' [ALKS] stock price has surged on the back of Lilly's [LLY] endorsement of the inhaled insulin project, as the latter seeks to keep up with close rivals Aventis [AVE] and Pfizer [PFE] and their inhaled insulin, Exubera. Yet reports of regulatory hurdles hindering the approval of Exubera means that Eli Lilly's move should be greeted with a certain amount of caution.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Aug 2004
CommentWire
CommentWire

Alkermes/Janssen: no FDA respite for Risperdal

Janssen's substantial slice of the lucrative antipsychotics market is under threat, even though the FDA may eventually approve injectable Risperdal if its makers provide more evidence of its safety. The agency has already approved an extended release formulation of Pfizer's Geodon, and this drug will now enjoy substantial first-to-market advantage.

Published By Datamonitor
04 Jul 2002
CommentWire
CommentWire

Allergan: Botox to the bladder is nothing to frown about

Botox is the first drug to be approved for the treatment of neurogenic overactive bladder in patients who are intolerant to anticholinergic drugs. The lack of dry mouth and constipation side effects with Botox is a big advantage, yet the need for it to be administered by a specialist will limit uptake. Nevertheless, Allergan's commercial resources will help to drive sales in this niche population.

Published By Datamonitor
26 Aug 2011
CommentWire
CommentWire

Allergan: forecasting sales growth

Allergan, the specialty pharmaceutical company originally spun out from GSK in 1989, has seen its sales growth drop in recent years following a number of late-stage pipeline failures. However, the acquisition of breast implant maker Inamed and the anticipated fortunes of key products have helped to suggest more favorable fortunes for Allergan in 2006.

Published By Datamonitor
29 Mar 2006
CommentWire
CommentWire

Allergan: new data suggest Botox treats chronic migraine

Top-line Phase III clinical trial data of Botox for the prophylactic treatment of chronic migraine showed a statistically significant decrease in the number of headache days at 24 weeks. Depending on full data results expected in mid-2009, Botox could become the first approved treatment for this debilitating and largely underserved condition.

Published By Datamonitor
12 Sep 2008
CommentWire
CommentWire

Allos Therapeutics: targeting underserved cancer market

Following positive results from the pivotal Phase II PROPEL trial, pralatrexate has been filed for FDA approval in second-line and higher peripheral T-cell lymphoma treatment. If pralatrexate is approved, its resulting first-to-market status may facilitate its uptake in this underserved patient population and pave the way for extension into more lucrative indications.

Published By Datamonitor
26 Mar 2009
CommentWire
CommentWire

Alpharma: fight for blockbuster gabapentin heats up

Alpharma has received market exclusivity for the anticonvulsant gabapentin, which is currently protected under patent by Pfizer, using the brand name Neurontin. Alpharma is expected to wait for a court ruling on the validity of Pfizer's production patent before entering the market. That should allow time for Pfizer to launch its follow on product, pregabalin, thus protecting future revenues.

Published By Datamonitor
03 Feb 2003
Expert View
Expert View

ALS: a disease without a treatment?

Although the prevalence of ALS is not very high, this progressive neurodegenerative disease is not as rare as initially thought. The area is also critically underserved with only one approved drug. Although the patient population for ALS is small, the disease presents companies with a variety of opportunities, from off-label use of marketed products to new drugs for use in a host of indications.

Published By Datamonitor
07 Nov 2003

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