Cimzia
UCB, Inc, obtains US Food and Drug Administration approval of Cimzia (certolizumab pegol), a tumor necrosis factor blocker for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adults. Cimzia also is indicated in adults for the treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis and to reduce signs and symptoms of moderately to severely active Crohn disease. For more information, visit www.cimzia.com.
La Roche-Posay Antiaging Products
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique releases 3 antiaging products: Mela-D Deep Cleansing Brightening Foaming Cream, Redermic [R] Eyes, and Substiane [+] Serum. The Mela-D product is a deep-cleansing and brightening formula with lipohy-droxy acid that combats dark spots and gives the skin a clean and smooth appearance. Redermic [R] Eyes combines 0.01% pure retinol with a retinol booster complex and caffeine to reduce crow’s-feet and dark circles to rejuvenate the eye area. Substiane [+] Serum increases the volume and elasticity of the skin. All products are physician dispensed or available in select drugstores and online. For more information, visit www.laroche-posay.us.
Otrexup
Antares Pharma Inc obtains US Food and Drug Administration approval of Otrexup (methotrexate), a folate analog metabolic inhibitor for the treatment of severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis in adults who have not responded to other therapies. Otrexup is self-administered subcutaneously once weekly via an easy-to-use, single-dose, disposable autoinjector, which utilizes Vibex Medi-Jet technology. Otrexup also is indicated for adults with severe active rheumatoid arthritis and for children with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis. For more information, visit www.otrexup.com.
Valeant Partners With National Coalition Against Domestic
Violence Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc, announces a partnership with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) to help improve the lives of women. Valeant pledges to donate a portion of sales from Medicis and Obagi products to support the initiatives of the NCADV. For more information, visit enddomesticviolence.valeant.com.
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