Camurus announced positive study results for its subcutaneous buprenorphine depot injections (Buvidal) for treating opioid dependence. Lund, Sweden-based Camurus’ 24-week, randomized, controlled trial compared patient-reported outcomes of opioid dependence treatment with subcutaneous weekly and monthly Buvidal depot injections against daily sublingual buprenorphine. Results were published in JAMA Network Open yesterday. “The depot evaluation – buprenorphine […]
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Braeburn, Camurus seek FDA nod for buprenorphine depot
Camurus AB (STO:CAMX) and Braeburn Pharmaceuticals said today that the companies submitted a new drug application to the FDA for its weekly and monthly buprenorphine depots to treat opioid use disorder. Braeburn also reported that it applied for priority review of its application, which could potentially shorten the company’s path to the market. The NDA submission was supported […]
Rhythm, Camurus tout early data on setmelanotide in rare genetic obesity
Camurus (STO:CAMX) and biopharma group Rhythm today released initial results from an ongoing Phase 1A clinical trial examining the pharmacokinetics and tolerability of an extended-release formulation of setmelanotide. The drug formulation uses Camurus’ FluidCrystal injection depot drug delivery technology to deliver Setmelanotide, Rhythm’s novel melanocortin-4 receptor agonist designed to treat genetic disorders of obesity. Initial results […]
Braeburn, Camurus tout long-term Phase III data for opioid addiction therapy
Braeburn Pharmaceuticals and Camurus (STO:CAMX) touted data today from a long-term Phase III study of its weekly and monthly buprenorphine depots in patients with moderate-to-severe opioid use disorder. The safety and efficacy study enrolled 228 patients and 71% of participants completed the 48-week treatment. The safety profile of CAM2038 was comparable to previous, shorter studies, […]
