FDA OKs New Wearable Treatment for Parkinson's Disease
The FDA approved an apomorphine hydrochloride infusion device (Onapgo) to treat motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson's disease, Supernus Pharmaceuticals announced on Tuesday. The wearable device is the first subcutaneous apomorphine infusion device for Parkinson's and provides continuous treatment during the day, Supernus noted.
U.S. FDA approves Supernus' drug-device combination for Parkinson's disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Supernus Pharmaceuticals' drug-device combination to treat movement-related symptoms of Parkinson's disease, the drugmaker said on Tuesday. Shares of the company were up 5% in early trading.
Supernus' 4th try proves the charm with long-awaited FDA approval for Parkinson's infusion pump Onapgo
Three strikes and you’re out? Not for Supernus Pharmaceuticals and its Parkinson’s disease infusion pump. | The device is meant to allow patients more control over their "off" time, or the instances when medicine wears off and symptoms return or worsen.
FDA Approves First Subcutaneous Apomorphine Device for Parkinson Disease
The FDA has approved the first and only subcutaneous apomorphine infusion device, apomorphine hydrochloride injection (Onapgo), for the treatment of adults with advanced Parkinson disease.
Supernus Announces FDA Approval of ONAPGO™ (apomorphine hydrochloride) for Parkinson’s Disease
ONAPGOis the first and only subcutaneous apomorphine infusion device for the treatment of motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson’s
Supernus stock climbs 5% on FDA approval of Onapgo
Shares of Supernus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SUPN) rose 5% Tuesday morning on news the FDA has approved its wearable treatment device Onapgo, formerly known as SPN-830, for the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease.
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