Propeller Health announced today that users of its Propeller app are now able to access pharmacy services from CVS, Walmart, Kroger and Rite-Aid directly through that app. The Madison, Wis.–based company launched the app in January 2019, giving Walgreens patients the option to manage their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease medication regimen within the mobile app. […]
Ocular Therapeutix dips on Q3 losses
Ocular Therapeutix (NSDQ:OCUL) shares fell today on third-quarter results that narrowly topped the consensus forecast despite a bottom-line dip. The Bedford, Mass.–based ophthalmic insert maker posted losses of -$18,778, or -45¢ per share, on sales of $829,000 for the three months ended Sept. 30, for a 25.1% bottom-line slide on sales growth of 66.5%. Adjusted to […]
InCarda Therapeutics raises $35 million
InCarda Therapeutics — which is developing an inhaled paroxysmal atrial fibrillation drug — filed an SEC Form D confirming the sale of more than $35 million in equity. The Newark, Calif.–based drug-device combo company sold nearly $35.3 million since the first sale of the offering occurred on Oct. 20, 2017, according to yesterday’s filing. Get the full […]
Insulet Q3 earnings beat The Street despite bottom-line slide
Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) shares are rising today on third-quarter results that topped the consensus forecast, despite a dip in profits. The Acton, Mass.–based company posted profits of $852,000, or 1¢ per share, on sales of $192.1 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, for a 48.6% bottom-line slide on sales growth of 27.1%. Adjusted to exclude […]
Log Pharma Packaging launches smart packaging
Log Pharma Packaging said today that it is launching its ActiveGuard Connect smart packaging solutions. ActiveGuard Connect is designed to address the lack of patient adherence to prescription medicine or supplementation of nutraceuticals. It is comprised of an integrated desiccant chamber designed to link and synchronize with a patient’s smartphone. The smart packaging product enables […]
Surmodics shares drop on Q3 earnings, Sundance DCB wins breakthrough FDA nod
Surmodics (NSDQ:SRDX) shares plummeted today despite third-quarter results that topped Wall Street projections. Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Surmodics posted profits of $3.55 million, or 26¢ per share, on sales of $30.8 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, moving from red to black on revenue growth of 33.8% compared with Q3 2018. Adjusted to exclude one-time […]
Regenxbio pulls trigger on option to license Clearside Biomedical’s SCS Microinjector
Clearside Biomedical (NSDQ:CLSD) said yesterday that Regenxbio (NSDQ:RGNX) exercised its option to license Clearside’s in-office SCS Microinjector for delivering adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based therapeutics in treating wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other conditions. The two companies inked the option and licensing deal that they said at the time could be worth more than $130 million on […]
FDA approves expanded indication for Liletta 6-year IUD
Medicines360 and its partner Allergan (NYSE:AGN) said today that the FDA approved Medicines360’s supplemental new drug application to extend the duration use of the Liletta intrauterine device for up to six years. The Liletta levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system now has the longest approved duration of use for a hormonal intrauterine device in the U.S., according to a […]
Insulet wins FDA nod for Omnipod with Novo Nordisk’s Fiasp insulin
Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) said last week that it won FDA clearance for the use of Novo Nordisk‘s (NYSE:NVO) Fiasp insulin with the Omnipod insulin management platform. Acton, Mass.-based Insulet said it completed extensive testing to ensure that Fiasp is safe and usable with the Omnipod and Omnipod Dash systems. It’s the first insulin pump in the U.S. […]
FDA approves Flowonix’s Prometra II programmable pump
Flowonix Medical has won FDA approval for its Prometra II 40 ml programmable pump and its associated software for intrathecal infusion. The pump has expanded reservoir size options that include 20 ml and 40ml pumps, along with the claim of 10-year battery life at average flow rates. Flowonix said in a news release yesterday that […]
