First Generic Version of Apokyn Drug Cartridges Gets FDA Approval
The approval is only for the drug cartridges, which are compatible for use with the Apokyn Pen, the brand name pen injector.
Parkinson Disease
Supernus One Step Closer to Decision on Apomorphine Infusion Device
SPN-830 provides a continuous subcutaneous infusion of apomorphine through an infusion pump.
Functionally Scored Carbidopa/Levodopa Tablet Now Available for Parkinson Disease
The FDA approved Dhivy in November 2021 based upon bioavailability studies comparing Dhivy to an immediate-release tablet containing 25mg of carbidopa and 100mg of levodopa.
Dopamine Agonists, DRIs Similar for QoL in Parkinson Disease
No measurable difference in patient-rated quality of life seen for dopamine agonists versus dopamine reuptake inhibitors as adjuvant therapy
Novel Pramipexole-Rasagiline Combo Promising for Early Parkinson Disease
The fixed-dose combination therapy was found to be superior to each component.
AAN Updates Recommendations for Early Parkinson Disease Treatment
Counseling should be provided to individuals with early Parkinson disease on the benefits and risks of initiating treatment.
Focused Ultrasound Device Approved for Advanced Parkinson Disease
Patients are awake and responsive during the whole treatment duration.
Continuous SC Infusion Therapy Bests Oral Levodopa/Carbidopa in Parkinson Trial
The randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, active-controlled study compared ABBV-951 via continuous SC infusion to oral levodopa/carbidopa.
Oral Inosine Does Not Slow Progression of Early Parkinson Disease
No significant difference seen in rate of clinical disease progression or in secondary efficacy outcomes versus placebo
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 87
This week we have news of the FDA requesting a change to statin prescribing labels, a new vaccine for streptococcus pneumoniae, a new plaque psoriasis cream, a stem cell therapy gets fast tracked as a possible Parkinson disease treatment, and there’s a new treatment approved for Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis.
