Xeris Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:XERS) announced today that it entered into an exclusive agreement with Tetris Pharma to commercialize Ogluo. Chicago-based Xeris designed Ogluo (Gvoke PFS and Gvoke HypoPen in the U.S.) to be a ready-to-use, pre-mixed, pre-measured glucagon injection for treating severe hypoglycemia in adults, adolescents and children two years of age and older with diabetes […]
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Xeris Pharmaceuticals prices $27M offering
Xeris Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:XERS) announced today that it priced a registered direct offering of common stock at $27 million. Chicago-based Xeris is offering nearly 6.6 million shares of common stock to funds managed by Deerfield Management Company, which are existing investors in the company, according to a news release. The offering is priced at $4.12 per share, […]
Xeris Pharmaceuticals launches autoinjector for severe hypoglycemia
Xeris Pharmaceuticals today said it has launched its Gvoke HypoPen glucagon injection to treat severe hypoglycemia. The autoinjector is designed to treat severe hypoglycemia in adults and children with diabetes that are ages two years and older. The premixed autoinjector has no visible needle and has a reliable delivery method. According to the company, 99% […]
FDA approves ready-to-use liquid glucagon from Xeris
Xeris Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:XERS) said yesterday that the FDA has approved its Gvoke glucagon injection for the treatment of hypoglycemia. Gvoke is a ready-to-use, room-temperature, stable liquid glucagon designed to treat severe hypoglycemia in pediatric and adult patients with Type 1 diabetes aged two years old or above. Chicago-based Xeris’ Gvoke may be administered with a pre-filled […]
Xeris launches Ph2 trial of ready-to-use liquid glucagon
Xeris Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:XERS) said today that it dosed the first patients in a Phase II trial of its ready-to-use liquid glucagon in people with Type 1 diabetes. The Chicago-based company expects to report top-line data from the study in the second half of 2019. The trial is slated to assess Xeris’ room-temperature stable liquid glucagon as […]
Xeris Pharmaceuticals touts data for glucagon auto-injector
Xeris Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:XERS) touted data this month for its ready-to-use glucagon auto-injector, highlighting the device’s efficacy and usability. The Chicago-based company’s rescue pen is under review for approval by the FDA as a treatment for severe hypoglycemia in people with diabetes. “Hypoglycemia can quickly evolve from a mild event to an emergency, so prompt and reliable intervention […]
FDA to review Xeris’ glucagon rescue pen auto-injector
Xeris Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:XERS) said today that the FDA accepted its new drug application for a ready-to-use liquid glucagon rescue pen device. The company’s product is designed to treat severe hypoglycemia in people with diabetes. The FDA is slated to make a decision about Xeris’ pen by June 10, 2019. “The FDA acceptance of our NDA for […]
Xeris Pharmaceuticals kicks off dual-hormone artificial pancreas trial
Xeris Pharmaceuticals (NSDQ:XERS) said last week that it launched a Phase I trial of its ready-to-use liquid glucagon in a closed-loop, dual-hormone artificial pancreas system. Automated insulin delivery systems represent the latest advancement in diabetes management. But these technologies fall short of performing the tasks of a human pancreas – they deliver insulin, but they […]
